Ten Little is Likely a Vegan Brand

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Ten Little Brand Overview

"Approved by APMA, this best selling all-occasion sneaker for kids is designed to support natural growth in little feet. With reinforced toe caps, no-slip tongue, and non-skid soles, they’re perfect for every day from party to play." - Ten Little team, on their Everyday Original model

About Ten Little

"Kids’ feet aren’t just smaller versions of adults’ feet, so their shoes shouldn’t be smaller versions of adult shoes! We worked with podiatrists and pediatricians to create a shoe that’s just for kids - with everything from flat and flexible soles to specialty stickers (because play is healthy, too.)" - Ten Little team

What materials are used to make Ten Little shoes and booties?

Within each shoe's description on the Ten Little website it will give a detailed breakdown of the materials used to make that shoe. For example, their Everyday Original model lists the following materials:
• Vegan leather upper (phthalate-free)
• 100% cotton lining
• Natural rubber soles from the milk of the Hevea tree
And their kit baby booties use
• 50% cotton / 50% viscose upper 
• 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton lining

Are Ten Little shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, Ten Little shoes are at least somewhat eco-friendly, as they incorporate organic and natural materials into their designs (such as natural rubber and organic cotton). And while the virgin man-made synthetics they use are generally considered worse for the environment than recycled synthetics, or natural materials, they are generally considered to be more environmentally friendly than animal-derived leathers. 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 Ten Little has, and what they do to remediate it. Ten Little does not currently provide data as to their environmental impact or remediation efforts, so it's difficult to accurately asses them in these areas.

Does Ten Little 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 Ten Little use eco-friendly packaging?

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

Are Ten Little baby/infant/toddler shoes recyclable?

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

What should I do with my old Ten Little baby/infant/toddler shoes?

Ten Little suggests visiting their Give A Little platform, which they describe as the largest donation directory for kids and maternity gear - to find a local drop off location for your child's gently used shoes.

What stores can I buy Ten Little kids' shoes from?

Ten Little baby, infant, toddler, and young children's shoes and booties can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped within the United States.

Do their shoes ever go on sale?

When we last visited their site, they were having an anniversary sale, which advertised 15% off orders over $100. Occasionally, some of their shoes and booties get marked down also - we also noticed some pairs marked down around 20% off.

Where are Ten Little shoes made?

We couldn’t find any information on the Ten Little website with regard to where their shoes are made. We’ve reached out to their team for details, and are awaiting reply.

Are their shoes made with fair labour?

On their website, Ten Little does not make mention of where their shoes are made - as such, it's difficult for us as an outside, non-certifying 3rd party to verify whether or not they ensure their factory enforces all international and local labour laws, regulations and fair working standards to provide a safe and fair working environment for their workers. We've reached out to them for clarification, and are awaiting reply

Is Ten Little a charitable company?

We’ve asked their 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.

Does Ten Little promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

It's unclear which slow fashion (ethically made, long-lasting, small batch production) or circular economy principles Ten Little follows as a brand, other than including natural rubber in their designs, and encouraging donation of their shoes once your child has outgrown them. We’ve asked them for any details regarding this, and are currently awaiting reply.

Ten Little Footwear Range

Ten Little makes infant, first walker, toddler, and young children's shoes. Their designs are based off of timeless models, and feature leather-look and canvas models. Their shoes and booties are developed in partnership with paediatricians and podiatrists, with a current range of footwear that includes: