Company Contribution to Ethical Practices and Sustainability

At Sargasso & Grey we endeavour to minimise the detrimental environmental impact of our supply chain as much as we can. All of our shoes and sneakers are handmade in Spain.

We use road haulage for the delivery of all of our Spanish shoes. Fewer miles covered and less fuel consumed mean less pollution. We try to plan our factory orders so that we have fewer deliveries, to reduce additional transportation, whilst ensuring that our stock inventory remains healthy. Our sneakers are delivered by sea.

Our shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers are made in Spain by expert shoe manufacturers across 4 family-run companies, all of whom have a reputation for creating exquisite high-quality footwear. They employ local workers and abide by all EU employment laws.

Ensuring that their shoes truly are ‘Made in Spain’, all of their materials are sourced from other Spanish companies who also manufacture their goods in Spain, so they know how and where the materials (leather, heels, soles, insoles) are sourced. Our shoe factories uses sustainable, chrome-free materials, materials approved by the EEC, and they are also enrolled in SEDEX which is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, working to improve working conditions and global supply chains. SEDEX audit the factory on an annual basis to ensure they meet its high standards and maintain their approval.

 We use leather for our shoes because it is safe for the skin and is soft and flexible, so it is comfortable and practical to wear. It is a natural material which means it is absorbent and won’t make feet sweaty. We also use leather because it is durable and will last. We hope that our customers will choose our shoes because they are looking for quality footwear in timeless sustainable styles that will last them for years to come. Shoes that will remain current season after season.