SUSTAINABILITY

At Nubikk we believe in sustainability and our responsibilities as a company for the environment and society. At Nubikk we aim for corporate transparency, close relationships with our partners, and trying to minimize our footprint. We know that sustainability is an ongoing process and that there is always room for improvement.

SHOEBOX

Therefore, we introduced a new shoebox beginning of 2019 which "may not be the prettiest box... BUT it will make a positive change for the world." Made of recycled paper and is 100% recyclable again. We believe that every little effort counts and makes a big difference in the long-term. For this reason, we want to walk this path to a sustainable future together with you and every shoebox.

PLASTIC-FREE

Along with the 100% recyclable Shoebox, we are on a mission to make Nubikk 100% plastic-free. Correspondingly, all plastic stickers inside of our shoes are replaced by recycled paper stickers. All webshop orders or rather packages are shipped plastic-free, with the usage of paper tape and no plastic filling materials. Currently, we are busy implementing plastic-free deliveries also for our wholesale customers.

LEATHER WORKING GROUP

Currently, our main leather suppliers are members of the ‘Leather Working Group’ (LWG). The LWG seeks to improve sustainability within the leather manufacturing industry by providing suppliers with guidelines for continual improvement. Our goal for the upcoming years is to only work with suppliers that are part of the 'Leather Working Group'.

WEBSHOP

Equally important are the orders of our webshop where we look for constant sustainable improvements. Accordingly, we transitioned to shipping boxes that perfectly fit our shoeboxes to avoid using unnecessary carton usage and plastic filling materials. Within the box, we only include a packing slip, whereas other documents/information are provided digitally to minimize paper usage. Additionally, our customers from the Netherlands can make use of our paperless return system now.

SIZE ADVISE

Furthermore, we joined forces with EasySize to provide better sizing advice to our online customers. In the hope that we can reduce orders with multiple shoe sizes, returns based on wrong shoe sizes and therefore reduce extra packaging and shipping pollution.

PRODUCT PRESENTATION

Besides, good sizing advice product images are one of the most important elements of selling online to avoid disappointment. Hence, we include high-res pack shots of every product with multiple angles and pictures that show how you can wear them.

REPAIR POLICY & SUSTAINABILITY

Nubikk strives to deliver perfect products, but sometimes it can happen that something is not as it should be or gets defected. We will always look first to repair the damage/defect by an expert to reduce unnecessary waste. Only if repair is not possible, an alternative solution will be offered.

Also, we provide customers with free shoe components such as eyelets, cones, shoelaces, etc. when necessary to extend the product lifetime of our shoes. Products returned/exchanged with a beauty error are not thrown away but get a second chance through an internal sale or a local sample sale.

Last but not least, we provide shoe care advice and shoe care products on our webshop and physical store to extend the product life cycle of your Nubikk shoes. Nubikk's own protect spray and cleaning soap are 100% natural water-based solutions and are eco-friendly.

NUBIKK X 95 PERCENT

Nubikk x 95percent.nl: A step towards a more sustainable future.

At Nubikk, we cherish not only the craftsmanship behind our collection, but also value a more sustainable future in the fashion industry. We are proud to share our partnership with 95percent, a company dedicated to reducing waste and promoting a sustainable future.

At the heart of this collaboration are imperfect pairs, such as customer returns and sample pairs. Instead of considering these shoes lost, we give them a second life thanks to 95percent. Here, the shoes are inspected and get touched up by experienced shoemakers. The result? Shoes ready for any new adventure.

By consciously handling our imperfect pairs, we not only reduce waste, but also offer our customers this collection at a fair price. We are proud to say that 95percent purchases nearly 1000 shoes from Nubikk annually. This is a step towards a more sustainable future.