We believe that it is important to fully understand the source of our materials used. Our leathers, predominantly bovine, are a by-product of the meat industry and are sourced responsibly from tanneries who are members of the Leather Working Group (LWG). These tanneries are audited by independent specialists against criteria on emissions to air and water, solid waste, energy and water usage, and compliance with legislation on restricted substances. We do not use any animal fur and skins of any endangered, exotic, or wild caught animals, such as reptile skins.

The soles of our boots are made of either leather or rubber. The rubber we use is made from a minimum of 30% recycled rubber. We use cork to fill the sole. This material helps to prolong the life of the boots as it is moisture wicking and creates a comfortable mould. Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak which grows in the Mediterranean. Our cork is sourced locally to our factory. The trees are not cut down as only the bark is used, and this grows back. Our traditional method of Goodyear welting to stitch the sole to the upper contributes to the longevity of our boots. More about how they are made. 

Our products are made by traditional artisans in the mountains of Spain. The handcrafted process uses limited amounts of energy. We aim for long-term relationships with our suppliers, so we can work together in a process of continuous improvement to make our products more sustainable. Our suppliers adhere to the relevant EU legislation on working conditions and pay.

Our basic boot box is a brown corrugated box and is 100% recyclable. Our logo is printed using flexographic printing and water based inks, containing no harsh chemicals. Here at A.C.Hare, our acid free tissue paper is completely biodegradable. Once used, you can then choose to reuse your tissue paper for future wrapping or crafts, to recycle it, or to compost it. It will be good for your compost pile as it will soak up any water and keep it from being smelly!

We send out all of our boxes in a postal bag. All of our bags used are partly made from recycled polyethene and are 100% recyclable. In our process of continuous improvement, we are aiming to use 100% recycled materials in the future, when available. 

The bubble wrap we use to prevent our boots from being damaged can be recycled. Please check with your local council or recycling facility how and where you can dispose of this responsibly. Use this website to find out about recycling in your local area by entering your postcode.

We monitor all the waste produced in our warehouse and aim to recycle all the waste in our warehouse and to send zero waste to landfill. We normally use no lights at all as we are fortunate to have natural light flooding our warehouse.