8000Kicks

What 8000Kicks does

8000Kicks is a Lisbon-based, direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand founded in 2019 that designs and sells footwear and accessories built around hemp as a primary input material. Its core product line centers on waterproof hemp sneakers, supplemented by backpacks, wallets, and hats, with multiple sneaker models including the Explorer V2, Seeker, SunSlide, and Chelsea Boot. The company positions itself in the sustainable fashion niche, claiming proprietary waterproof hemp material technology and what it describes as the world's first hemp insoles, and has extended its material sourcing through a partnership with Bloom Foam for algae-based soles.

The business operates primarily as an online DTC store shipping to the US, EU, UK, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, with a dedicated US warehouse in Virginia to support North American fulfillment. A single physical retail location at LX Factory in Lisbon serves as an offline complement. Pricing spans roughly $14-$199 per item, with the bulk of revenue coming from hemp sneakers in the $100-$199 range. The company has reached a cumulative base of 25,000+ customers and has earned media coverage in outlets such as Wired, Hypebeast, Newsweek, and GQ, which underpins brand awareness in a niche category.

Operationally, 8000Kicks remains an early-stage, lean organization with 1-10 employees and has continued to raise small amounts of capital, including a $104,053 round in February 2025, to fund product line extension, geographic expansion, and inventory scaling rather than aggressive headcount growth. Its go-to-market is founder-led and channel-light, relying on organic PR, sustainability storytelling, and direct online sales rather than wholesale or enterprise distribution.

Name

8000Kicks

Legal name

8000Kicks

Website

https://8000kicks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

8000Kicks is a Lisbon-based, direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand founded in 2019 that designs and sells waterproof hemp sneakers and sustainable accessories (backpacks, wallets, hats) to global consumers, operating online and through one Lisbon retail store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Hemp Footwear

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Footwear (CRAAACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Hiking Footwear (CRAAACAD), Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike) (CRAMACAI), Athletic Footwear Manufacturing (Running/Training/Court) (IMAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Hemp footwear
• Sustainable sneakers
• Vegan backpacks
• Eco-friendly apparel
• Hemp accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase model for hemp footwear (sneakers, boots, slip-ons), backpacks, and accessories. Products sold at fixed price points with no subscription component. Gift cards available in various denominations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

8000Kicks designs, manufactures, and sells waterproof hemp-based footwear (sneakers, Chelsea boots, slip-ons) and accessories (backpacks, travel slings, wallets, hats, socks, pouches) under its own brand. The company is the first to produce waterproof hemp shoes, using proprietary hemp insoles, algae-based EVA soles sourced through Bloom Foam, and PFC-free water-repellent coatings, selling primarily through its own e-commerce storefront with global direct shipping.

Product overview

8000Kicks is a sustainable fashion company specializing in hemp-based footwear and accessories. The core product portfolio centers on three main shoe models: the Explorer V2 (the world's first waterproof hemp shoe with algae Bloom soles), the Seeker (everyday casual hemp shoe), and the SunSlide (summer slip-on with collapsible heel). The company also offers a complementary line of hemp backpacks including the Everyday Hemp Rolltop Backpack (18-30L expandable), Small Hemp Backpack (15L), and Nomad Hemp Rolltop Backpack, as well as travel accessories like the 9L/6L Travel Sling series. Accessories include wallets, tech pouches, laptop cases, toilet bags, hats, socks, masks, and apparel—all made from industrial hemp. The company was founded in 2019 and ships from warehouses in Portugal and California, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Explorer V2 Hemp Sneakers
• Seeker Hemp Shoes Everyday casual hemp shoe with recycled rubber outsole, sleek hemp upper, proprietary hemp insoles that adapt to feet, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, weatherproof, and lightweight at 350g. Designed for daily casual wear.
• SunSlide Hemp Slip-on Summer slip-on hemp shoe with collapsible heel patch, upcycled plastic soles, anti-smell hemp insoles, 100% vegan, weighing only 50g. Designed for versatile wear from beach to city.
• Crossover Hemp Chelsea Boots Hemp Chelsea boots for men and women featuring weatherproof hemp construction with a stylish boot silhouette. Priced at $199 per pair.
• Everyday Hemp Rolltop Backpack The world's first water-repellent hemp backpack with PFC-free construction, 100% hemp material, fits a 15-inch laptop, 18L expandable to 30L capacity, embedded USB plug, weighing 1.05kg. Priced at $149.
• Small Hemp Backpack Compact everyday backpack with water-repellent PFC-free hemp construction, fits 13" and most 14" computers, 15L capacity, weighing 500g. Priced at $99.
• Nomad Hemp Rolltop Backpack Hemp rolltop backpack designed for travel with the brand's signature weatherproof hemp construction.
• Travel Sling (9L and 6L) Compact hemp carry bags with expandable capacity, smart organization, and carry-on strap compatibility. The 9L model weighs 400g and the 6L Lite weighs 180g. Priced at $89 and $79 respectively.
• Accessory & Tech Pouch Waterproof hemp necessaire and tech pouch with 5 internal pockets plus a central zipper, made with waterproof hemp fabric and waterproof YKK zippers. Priced at $25.
• Hemp Gadget Pouch V2 Waterproof hemp gadget pouch for organizing and protecting electronic accessories. Priced at $69.
• Hemp Toilet Bag V2 Waterproof hemp toilet bag for travel, made with sustainable materials. Priced at $69.
• Hemp Laptop Case V2 Waterproof hemp laptop case designed to protect devices while maintaining sustainability credentials.
• Waterproof Hemp Bag Waterproof hemp bag for protecting belongings in wet conditions. Priced at $39.
• Hemp Fanny Pack Compact hemp fanny pack made from durable hemp fabric, weatherproof, designed for everyday use. Priced at $35.
• Front/Shoulder Hemp Bag Hemp shoulder bag available in multiple colors, designed for everyday carry.
• Hemp Compression Bag Hemp compression bag for compact storage during travel.
• Stealth Hemp Wallet Slim hemp wallet available in multiple colors, made from durable hemp fabric.
• Skinny Hemp Wallet Slim profile hemp wallet designed for minimal carry needs.
• Baseline Hemp Hat Hemp baseball cap made from sustainable industrial hemp.
• Hemp Socks (Striped and Ankle) Hemp socks in striped and ankle styles, available in black, dark green, and white. Offer comfort and antibacterial properties. Priced at $14.
• Hemp Mask Anti-bacterial, breathable hemp face mask.
• Everything is Hempossible T-Shirt Branded hemp t-shirt with sustainability messaging.
• 8000Kicks Gift Cards Digital gift cards redeemable for any 8000Kicks products, available in $10, $25, $50, $100, $150, and $200 denominations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 average star rating based on 2,000+ reviews
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allbirds: Allbirds is a direct sustainable footwear DTC brand using natural materials (wool, eucalyptus, sugarcane foam) at comparable premium price points ($95–$135). Both target eco-conscious consumers with verifiable carbon-footprint messaging and DTC distribution.
• Veja: Veja is a French sustainable sneaker brand using organic cotton, recycled plastic, and wild rubber at similar price points ($120–$190). Both compete on ethically sourced materials, transparency claims, and DTC/wholesale hybrid distribution.
• Nothing New: Nothing New makes sneakers from recycled and natural materials including a hemp-blend upper, with sustainability storytelling and DTC e-commerce. Closely comparable in product (hemp sneakers), target customer (eco-conscious), and price band.

Emerging players

• Saola: Saola produces eco-friendly sneakers and slip-ons using recycled PET, cork, and natural rubber at premium DTC price points. Comparable as a smaller, sustainability-led footwear brand with similar material innovation focus.
• Topo Designs: Topo Designs makes sustainable backpacks and travel bags using recycled and hemp fabrics, distributed through DTC and specialty outdoor retailers. Directly comparable on the backpack/accessory side of 8000Kicks' portfolio.
• Wama Underwear: Wama produces hemp-based underwear and apparel with a sustainability/eco DTC brand narrative. Comparable as a hemp-first apparel brand pursuing a similar hemp-textile reintroduction story to consumers.

Broad incumbents

• On Running: On is a major performance/lifestyle footwear brand that has launched Cyclon (recyclable) and subscription-recycling initiatives targeting sustainability. Overlaps in premium athletic footwear positioning and DTC distribution strategy.
• Patagonia: Patagonia is an established outdoor/lifestyle brand built on environmental activism with hemp and recycled-material product lines. Comparable as a hemp-using, sustainability-narrative brand with strong earned-media and loyal customer base.
• Nike (Move to Zero): Nike's Move to Zero program invests heavily in recycled and bio-based footwear materials, representing the large-incumbent threat. Comparable as a broad footwear incumbent entering sustainable footwear that competes for the same end consumer.

Regional players

• Hemp Fortex: Hemp Fortex is a China-based hemp textile manufacturer supplying hemp fabrics globally to fashion brands. Comparable as a hemp-focused upstream supplier/brand ecosystem participant relevant to 8000Kicks' raw material sourcing and category positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/8000kicks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dopekicks
• Instagraminstagram.com/8000kicks
• TikToktiktok.com/@8000kicks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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