Selbi is a Fully Vegan Brand

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Selbi Brand Overview

"In the manufacture of the soles we ONLY use natural and recycled rubber. Your feet will carry the solution to another ecological problem." - Selbi team

About Selbi

"The values that represent our commitment to the world and its species. Our mission is not just to become a sneaker brand, we want to be part of the movement that the world needs, work for the awakening of the collective conscience and help stop the extinction of animals, global deforestation rates and climate change every ever more dangerous." - Selbi team

Are Selbi shoes and boots waterproof?

We've reached out to the brand for more information about the level of water protection their various boots and sneakers offer, and are awaiting reply.

Is Selbi an ethically vegan brand?

Yes, Selbi is very much an intentionally and ethically vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. According to the brand, "The quality of a pair of shoes should not be linked to the death of millions of animals. We are convinced of this and thanks to this innovative developed material we improve the characteristics and properties of natural leather."

What materials are used to make Selbi shoes and boots?

Selbi's shoes and boots are made from the following materials:
-Recycled and natural rubber (soles)
-Microfibre (recycled plastic for the nanoparticle union of their mesh, with an extra layer of organic cotton microfiber - uppers)
-Recycled PET/plastic bottles (insoles)
-Cotton (laces)

Are Selbi shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, Selbi shoes & boots are at least somewhat eco-friendly, as they do incorporate many natural, organic, and/or recycled materials into their designs. They also focus on durability, which is a key factor in sustainability. They do not currently use any tools or programs that can quantify and share the eco-friendliness of their products, other than sharing vague breakdowns of the materials used in each shoe. And while the virgin man-made synthetics they use in other models are generally considered worse for the environment than recycled synthetics, or natural materials, those virgin synthetic materials are still considered to be more environmentally friendly than animal-derived leathers (due to the inclusion of various toxic chemicals used in the tanning process, among other reasons). This is backed up by data from inside the fashion industry as well as outside of it. For the data, please see Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA initiative.

Does production of their shoes create a lot of CO2 emissions?

From a carbon footprint standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that Selbi has, and what they do to remediate it. The brand does not currently provide data as to their environmental impact or remediation efforts, so it's difficult to accurately asses them in these areas.

Are Selbi shoes and boots recyclable?

We've reached out to the Selbi team to get further details on this, and are awaiting reply.

How should I dispose of my old Selbi shoes?

We’ve asked their team if they currently have, or are developing, a shoe recycling program, and are awaiting reply. In the meantime, Get it Vegan recommends either trying to have them repaired, donating them to someone in need, or taking them to a clothing recycling depot (if available in your city), which can strip them down to their recyclable components.

What stores can I buy their shoes from?

Selbi shoes and boots can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide. We've asked them if they have plans to work with retailers, and are currently awaiting reply.

Do Selbi shoes ever go on sale?

Yes - when we last visited their website, they were advertising a Valentine's Day sale, with select models being offered at a discount of up to 50% off their regular price.

Where are their shoes made?

Selbi shoes and boots are made in Elche, Spain.

Are their shoes made with fair labour?

Yes - Selbi shoes and boots are made in Spain, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does Selbi use eco-friendly packaging?

Yes - according to the brand, "All our shipments and packaging are made with ecological materials and in no case are plastic bags or seals used. We use recycled cardboard boxes as well as a seal made with recycled cellulose fibres."

Does Selbi use ‘green’ shipping methods?

It's unclear from their website if they use net-zero or negative emissions shipping partners, either domestically or internationally. We’ve asked them for clarification, and are currently awaiting reply.

Does Selbi promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Selbi incorporates several elements of a circular economy/slow fashion model, such as: employing fair labour; using natural and recycled materials; avoiding the use of animal-derived materials; avoiding plastic in their packaging; and using recycled packaging materials.

Is Selbi a charitable company?

We’ve asked the Selbi team about any charitable initiatives they're involved with (if any), and are currently awaiting reply, as there is no such information available on their website.

Selbi Product Range

Selbi makes unisex sneakers and boots, and sell them at a mid-range price point. Their shoes are mostly leather and suede-look, with a funky, street style, that's somewhat of a trendy punk/industrial blend.