Bootstrapped · Fashion & Retail Tech · Lisbon, Portugal · Founded 2017 · 4–6 employees
8000Kicks creates the world's first waterproof hemp sneakers, founded by Bernardo Duque Carreira and his grandmother Otilia who has over 50 years of textile experience. The company has revolutionized sustainable footwear by using industrial hemp fibers to create eco-friendly, durable shoes that are 100% vegan and waterproof. They have successfully crowdfunded multiple product lines including hemp backpacks that raised €469,700 on Kickstarter, demonstrating strong market demand. The company has gained significant media coverage in Bloomberg, Wired, and Hypebeast, with products retailing at €130 and strong international sales primarily in the US, UK, and Germany.
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