8000Kicks is a Portugal-based footwear and accessories brand founded in 2019, built around a single bold mission: reviving hemp as the world's most sustainable fiber. The brand is best known for creating the world's first waterproof hemp shoes, combining a durable hemp canvas upper with a waterproof membrane to keep feet dry in any conditions. Products are available for both men and women, with shoes starting at $129.
Beyond footwear, 8000Kicks has expanded into a full hemp lifestyle brand. Their product catalog includes hemp backpacks (available in roll-top, hiking, travel, and vegan variants), hemp socks, hemp wallets, and hemp hats. The brand positions itself as a sustainable alternative to conventional fashion, noting that hemp requires far less water and pesticides than cotton. They have been featured in publications such as Wired, GQ, Hypebeast, and Newsweek.
Logistics are handled from two fulfillment centers — one in Lynchburg, Virginia and one in Lisbon, Portugal — enabling competitive shipping times. US customers receive orders in 3–7 business days, EU customers in 5–7 business days, and UK shoppers in 4–6 business days. Free shipping is available on orders over $90 / €90 in the US and EU. International orders ship worldwide but may be subject to customs duties.
- Returns: 60-day free returns for US and EU orders in new, unworn condition with original packaging
- Affiliate program: 20% commission on every referral via Impact.com
- Wholesale: Available through Faire marketplace with 60-day payment terms and a $100 voucher for new partners
- Physical store: LX Factory, Lisbon, Portugal (backpacks only, open daily 11am–7pm)
8000Kicks does not offer a product warranty, citing the high wear-and-tear nature of footwear. However, the brand states their hemp uppers and soles have outperformed branded sneakers in comparable price ranges in internal testing, using a specially selected glue formulation tested across more than 10 variants. Customers are advised not to machine wash their shoes to preserve the waterproof coating, and to clean them instead with warm water, soap, and gentle scrubbing.