Brave Soles

Brave Soles: Sustainable Footwear for Corporate Gifting

Please note: this collection is for our corporate gifting experiences only. For all other Brave Soles styles, visit bravesoles.life.

Give your people a gift they'll wear and talk about for years. Each pair of Brave Soles is handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, with soles cut from tires reclaimed from landfills and uppers made from upcycled aircraft leather or responsibly sourced leather. They're comfortable, timeless, and a reflection of what your company stands for.

Why Brave Soles

  • Nothing is wasted. Every sole begins as a discarded tire, given a second life.
  • Made by hand, with care. We build relationships of mutual respect and care with the artisans who make each pair.
  • Easy to wear. Sandals and slides for women and men that go from a beach retreat to a weekend at home.
  • A story worth sharing. Each gift shows your team and clients the values behind your brand.

The gifting experience

We handle every detail, so you don't have to:

  • Your brand, your way: custom tags, branded packaging and personalized inserts
  • A fit for everyone: a size plan for your group, with extra inventory so every guest finds their pair
  • On-site gifting: our team can set up at your event so guests choose their own style and colour
  • Story and impact materials: brand story content and impact statements to share with your guests

A good fit for employee appreciation, client gifts, retreats, conferences and milestone celebrations.

Black leather sandals  by Brave Soles worn on a person's feet standing on a brick surface.

What they are

Brave Soles are handcrafted sandals and slides with soles cut from reclaimed tires and uppers made from upcycled leather. Comfortable, timeless and made to last, they’re a gift your people will wear and talk about for years.

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Two people working on leather items in a workshop setting.

Our history

Brave Soles began in 2017, when founder Christal Duncan was working alongside landfill workers in the Dominican Republic and saw discarded tires piling up around them. Where others saw waste, she saw a chance to make something beautiful and create dignified work at the same time. Every pair is still handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, where the story began.

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A vertical Brave Soles branded roll-up banner stand on a small easel in an indoor event space. The banner features a model wearing a beige dress and brown sandals, with the text 'Brave Soles' at the top and 'Love what you own, love how it's made.

The corporate gifting experience

We take care of every detail, from custom tags, branded packaging and inserts to a size plan that makes sure every guest finds their fit. For a team retreat, a client event or on-site gifting where guests choose their own pair, we work as your partner from first idea to final delivery.

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