At Dubs, we're committed to ensuring safe working conditions and respectful treatment for all workers in our supply chain.
We're equally committed to environmentally responsible practices, understanding that there's always room for improvement, especially at this stage of our journey. Despite this, transparency is paramount—we strive to openly share our progress and challenges
With every Dubs purchase, you're not just getting the most comfortable kids' shoes; you're backing a brand equally dedicated to ethical sourcing and worker well-being, doing all we can at this stage in our journey towards to create the most sustainable and comfortable kids' shoes your little legends have ever worn.
The Dubs Charter
Our ethical sourcing commitment is outlined in the 'Dubs Charter', ensuring standards for worker well-being, legal compliance, and environmental responsibility. Every partner signs this contract, binding them to our principles. Furthermore, the charter draws upon ILO Core Labor Standards, in order to advance social and environmental responsibility.
We visit our factories at least once a year, reflecting our dedication to transparency and continuous improvement, building a supply chain that contributes to a sustainable future.
Worker Well-being
Dubs manufactures its shoes in factories and workshops that strictly adhere to ILO rules. To ensure that our high standards are consistently met, we have established additional criteria outlined in the Dubs Charter. Our supply chain embodies transparency, fairness, and freedom from exploitation. Our partners are committed to fostering workplaces that prioritize human rights and dignity at every stage of production. This encompasses fair living standards and pay, comprehensive benefits, and the encouragement of freedom of expression. Moreover, we ensure premium-rate compensation for overtime work and timely payment of wages.
Our Factories Partners
At this stage of our journey, we work with the best factories within our means, primarily in Vietnam and China. We select factories that prioritise sustainable practices. For instance, our Gold-rated LWG tannery in Vietnam utilises rooftop solar energy for 90% of its daytime needs and collects 60% of its water through rain harvesting during the rainy season. Initiatives like these underscore our unwavering commitment to sustainability throughout our entire supply chain.
Material Choice
We only use sustainable materials in crafting our shoes to differentiate ourselves from fast fashion brands. Our dedication to sourcing materials meeting rigorous sustainability standards is unwavering, with a focus on selecting those certified by recognised organisations. For example, the plastic bottles we use are sourced from a GRS-certified supplier, and the sugarcane for our soles comes from Braskem, is a trademarked sustainable product. Additionally, our leather is sourced from a gold-rated LWG tannery. These certifications serve as a guarantee that the materials we use reflect our commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Further reading
LWG: The Leather Working Group is an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation consisting of tanneries and manufacturers. They work on sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact of the leather.
ILO: The International Labour Organisation is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards.
GRS certified: The Global Recycled Standard is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product.
Stylish, Comfortable, and Sustainable Kids Shoes
Let customers speak for us
Brilliant trainers
Perfect fit and style. My boys love them highly recommend
Kerryann Williams
Dubs Glide Flame Red
Awesome shoes
My son has been wearing his Dubs non stop round the house since they arrived as well as out and about! They’re easy for him to put on (age 4 so still learning) and incredibly comfortable. I love how easy they are to keep clean and they look super cool too. Big fans!!
Char J
The Dubs Universe
Dubs Glide Flame Red
My son absolutely loves wearing the dubs shoes, he already had the blue dubs flex which, he has always told us are his favorite, but I think with Red being his favorite colour, the Glides are taking that spot. Either way our of all of his trainers, he picks up a pair of dubs every time! They must be very comfortable! He always says he can run really fast in them. I think they're really cute and I'm already planning to get all black dubs flex for PE when he starts school! I love these shoes.
Hannah Jackson
Dubs Glide Flame Red
Perfect shoe for kids on the go.
I bought my daughter the Dubs Flex Marshmallow and they’ve been on her feet pretty much every day since. Ordering was simple, delivery was quick, and the packaging was fun.
The shoes themselves are well made: lightweight, flexible, and clearly designed for kids who are always on the move.
All in all, they’re practical, durable, and easy to look after. A smart buy if you want shoes your child will actually wear.
Wayne Arnold
Dubs Flex Marshmallow
My son LOVES them!
My son has barely taken these off so far. They are his new favourites.
Freddie C
Dubs Glide Marshmallow
So comfy according to my daughter!
Hey! Just to say my daughter has just started wearing these. She's neurodivergent and has a big opinion on shoes and socks and these are the only shoes she'll wear now as theyre so soft and comfortable 😂 think am going to have to buy some more as she's in school shoes all the time!
Amber Smith
Dubs Flex Black
Lightweight and perfect
My little one loves these. They slide on incredibly easily, are super lightweight, and look very cute. He's been running around in them for the past few days so they have his approval. Would definitely recommend and buy some more!
Emma P
Dubs Flex Grey
Perfect shoes for active kids and busy parents!
I recently bought these children's sustainable shoes, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. First of all, they are incredibly easy to wash, which is a must for kids who love to play outdoors like my boy! The material are not only durable but also easy to clean, making them ideal for those muddy, messy playdates.
What really stands out to me is the commitment to sustainability. As a parent, I love that these shoes are made with eco-friendly materials, so I feel good knowing that I’m choosing a product that helps reduce my child’s carbon footprint.
The shoes are also super comfortable. Alfred wears them all day without any complaints, and they provide great support for running and jumping. He wears them in the park the woods and football!. The fit is perfect, and they seem to be built to last, even with the rough treatment they get from him!
Overall, I highly recommend these shoes for any parent looking for an easy to care for sustainable option that doesn’t compromise on quality or style. Great for both kids and the planet!
We love Dubz! Thank you!
Ben Sullivan
Dubs Flex Midnight Blue
Game changer!
Our daughter has some fairly major sensory issues and shoes have recently been hell for us. She's not been able to take part in PE and wearing slipper boots to school... We thought these were worth a try and she LOVES them! She even wanted to wear them to bed. THANK YOU
Thai Kennedy
Dubs Flex Marshmallow
Our kids love them
In the words of our eight year old (who has always been particularly fussy when it comes to shoe shopping) - they are 'the comfiest shoes ever' apparently.
William Upfield
Dubs Flex - Lightweight Machine Washable Children's Trainers
Dancing Dubs!
Our 4 year old LOVES his dubs! From the minute he put them on he started dancing around the kitchen! He loves the two shades of blue and the fact he can do the Velcro straps on his own!
Big hit for little feet! Thank you 🤩
Elise L.
Dubs Glide Flame Red
‘Run Faster Shoes’
My daughter LOVES her Dubs Glide trainers! They are known as her ‘run faster shoes’ in our house, as she says they are so comfortable they help her to run faster! They are her favourite shoes and I will definitely be buying the next size up once she outgrows them.
Megan Grier
Dubs Glide Flame Red