Sustainability

As a product that thrives most when used in nature, it is of vital importance to Lems to also promote the wellbeing of nature in everything we do. Sustainability is a driving force in every decision we make, from our packaging to our physical product. We promote sustainability in the following ways:

VEGAN MATERIALS

While all of our shoes are not 100% vegan, we aspire to use vegan materials as often as possible. We currently produce five fully vegan styles, and plan to continually increase that number.

RECYCLED PRODUCT

To combat the creation of new materials, we perpetually seek to integrate recycled materials into as many of our shoes as possible.

The Primal Eco is our most eco-friendly shoe to date. Made with the planet in mind, this style incorporates up to 50% recycled materials in the upper design, making it the ultimate environmentally friendly performance shoe!

HAPPY RETURNS

We have partnered with Happy Returns to offer 5,000 convenient drop-off locations as a green alternative to mailing back returns! Happy Returns is environmentally friendly because it reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions through its reusable shipping totes and box-free return program.

 

SOLES4SOULS

"Soles4Souls turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use - providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty." - Soles4Souls.org.

Giving our shoes a second life with those who are most in need is one of the contributions we are most proud of. Not only do we donate unused pairs, but we encourage the Lems community to donate to this impactful nonprofit as well.

Everyday we work towards the mission of being a fully sustainable company, and are constantly in search of ways to further that goal. At Lems, we take full advantage of all that nature provides, and we feel it’s critical to return that favor.