Manufacturing under ethical and responsible working conditions.

It’s important to know how your shoes are made

Do you know who makes your shoes and under what conditions? Sweatshops are, unfortunately, still a widespread reality in the fashion industry. In them workers are subjected to the most horrible conditions imaginable. They are often paid way below living wages (if at all), are harassed, discriminated against, work unregulated hours under unsafe and unhealthy conditions. This must stop.

At Beckett Simonon we ensure the artisans who handcraft our products work in safe and comfortable spaces, are well compensated and receive a comprehensive benefits package. It's the least we can do to honor their dignity and their skill.

Steps we’re taking to accomplish this

Additionally, 90% of the workshop employees live within a 3 mile radius of the workshop which allows them to ride their bicycles or walk. This helps to avoid the stresses of taking mass transportation, unless they choose to.

Also, the shoe workshop offers an apprenticeship program for aspiring shoemakers who can learn a sustainable craft, while carrying on this honorable tradition.