Built To Last.
Designed With Care.
Our products are made to be worn often and relied on over time. By focusing on thoughtful construction and long-lasting comfort, we aim to create footwear that stays in rotation instead of being quickly replaced. It’s a straightforward approach rooted in usefulness, longevity, and everyday ease.
How REEF Chooses Footwear Materials
We steer clear of materials that are unnecessary or known to be harmful. This includes avoiding PVCs and PFCs in our footwear, supporting cleaner production practices without overstatement or excess.
Some styles incorporate recycled PET webbing, turning post-consumer plastics into durable, flexible components. These materials are applied selectively, based on fit, function, and feel.
Responsibly Sourced Leather
When leather is part of the design, we work with tanneries that meet recognized environmental standards and are exclusively awarded Gold ratings by the Leather Working Group. These partnerships help ensure consistent quality and responsible processing, aligned with our commitment to making products that are built with care.
Sustainability FAQs
REEF uses responsible materials such as Leather Working Group (LWG) certified leathers, recycled textiles where possible, and long-lasting construction that reduces waste over time.
Some REEF styles incorporate recycled PET webbing made from post-consumer plastics. These materials are used selectively based on fit, function, and feel.
Yes. Select REEF styles use renewable materials such as sugarcane-based EVA in their footbeds and midsoles, helping reduce reliance on traditional petroleum-based materials while maintaining comfort and durability.
Yes. REEF works with recognized third-party standards for select materials, including Leather Working Group standards for leather and the Global Recycled Standard for recycled polyester.