Hemp sandals are not your ordinary, everyday sandals. Why? Because they’re made with a wonder fiber. Hemp is an ideal material for sandals because it’s naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic, so it’s easy on your feet and it has natural, built-in odor control. It can handle sweaty feet from hot summer days and still smell good.
Here’s a rundown on why hemp is the perfect material for sandals:
- The hemp plant grows easily and sustainably without the use of pesticide, herbicides, and fungicides, thus hemp a lot of hemp fiber organic.
- As mentioned above, the naturally anti-microbial properties of the hemp plant make it an ideal material for sandals. It doesn’t hold on to odors like materials such as leather and some synthetics do.
- Hemp is hypoallergenic, so it won’t irritate your bare feet. It’s great for people with sensitive skin.
- Hemp fiber is extremely strong, which makes it durable enough for shoes.
- As a natural fiber, hemp will eventually decompose. So, these sandals have a lighter environmental footprint than many of those that are made synthetics or animal skin that’s been treated with preservatives.
Today, more designers and top brands are designing great looking sandals that are made with eco-friendly and vegan-friendly hemp. Here are some styles:
Hemp Sandals for Women
1. Ladies’ T-Strap Wedge Sandals by Virblatt
Virblatt imports a variety of ethnic-style fashions made with eco-friendly hemp. These wedge sandals are handmade in Thailand. They have combo t-straps and ankle straps with open toes.
Available colors: red multi and black multi
To see more cute styles, check out my post on women’s vegan sandals.
2. Hemp, Recycled Polyester, and Cork Sandals by SOLÉ
A socially conscious company, SOLÉ puts a special emphasis on environmental stewardship. They run a carbon negative business by purchasing carbon offsets, as well as by planting cork trees, harvesting the bark, and recycling wine corks. In addition to their eco-friendly cork footbeds, these vegan sandals have hemp and recycled polyester straps. Plus, they’re super comfortable!
3. Ladies’ Hemp Rainbow Sandals
San Clemente, California-based Rainbow Sandals has a line of hemp flip flops that are super comfortable and speak natural, laid back style. Theses sandals acquire a cool frayed look once they’re worn in a bit. Rainbow Sandals does make some leather versions, so be sure to check the product details before you buy. But I still salute them for giving to a number of charities, with a special emphasis on education. These sandals come in natural off-white, brown, and black.
4. Nepal Treasure Ladies’ Sandals
Much of the world’s hemp is grown in Nepal, so you will see a variety of products imported from this Himalayan country that’s made with this sustainable fiber. Nepal Treasures imports a variety of styles of colorful flip flop sandals. And at a super low price point, you won’t feel guilty about getting a few pair.
5. Keen Women’s Hemp Athletic Sandals
It’s great to see athletic footwear company Keen get on the hemp (and vegan!) bandwagon with these rugged ladies’ athletic sandals. With their thick soles and reinforced toes, these sandals are ready for the days on the river, hiking, or wherever your adventures take you.
Hemp Sandals for Men
6. Men’s Hemp Rainbow Sandals
Rainbow Sandals makes a line of flip flops with hemp accents that are the go-to sandals for surfers and other summer-loving folks. These hemp flip flops have a relaxed, frayed look, and they’re super comfortable. (Rainbow Sandals does make some styles with leather, so if you’re vegan, be sure to check the product details before you buy.)
Available colors: natural, brown, and black
7. Crevo Hemp Baja Sandals
These casual Baja sandals by Crevo have a woven hemp fabric upper, and the padded footbed is vegan faux suede. I got confirmation from Crevo that the materials in these sandals are 100% vegan. My guy friends tell me these are some of the most comfortable sandals they’ve ever worn.
8. Crevo Hemp Flip Flops
If you’re looking for a flip flop-style hemp sandal vs. a slide, no worries, Crevo has you covered! With their padded faux suede footbed and soft straps, these sandals are all about kicking back and feeling good.
Available colors: beige and brown
9. Nepal Treasure Hemp Flip Flops
Purchasing goods that are made in Nepal helps local economies there. Nepal Treasures imports a variety of styles in tons of different color combos, so you’ll find the perfect pair for you personal style. And if you’re wondering if hemp might be rough on your feet, no worries, it breaks in with wear just like your favorite pair of jeans.
10. Hemp Zone Tie Dyed Hemp Flip Flops
While hemp isn’t just for hippies anymore, there’s nothing wrong with being a hippie. In fact, I don’t know where the world would be without hippies. So, if these tie dyed hemp flip flops speak to you, by all means, don’t hold yourself back. Hemp Zone has a ton of fun color combinations that are worth checking out.
And if you’re looking for more eco-friendly sandals, check out my post on recycled flip flops.
11. Men’s Hemp Slide Sandals
Janice Winner imports a number of different styles of sandals and other accessories from China that are made with sustainable hemp. If you’re tired of flip flops and want the slide-in style, these sandals fit the bill.
To see more styles, be sure to check out my post on rope sands.
12. Keen’s Men’s Newport Hemp Sandal
If you love sandals but your active lifestyle puts your toes at risk, check out these athletic sandals from Keen. They have a hemp-polyester upper and the rugged Keen soles and toe guards will keep your feet safe while you’re in action.
