All About Hemp
Welcome to our hemp blog where we post all the new 8000kicks product launches and news. Here you can also find in-depth articles about our favorite fiber and its properties.
Kenya Campaign:How 10% of Every Sale Helped Kids Finish Their Semester
See how 10% of every sale from our Kenya Campaign was donated to a local orphanage, helping kids complete their school semester. Here's the full story.
How to Choose a Backpack for Digital Nomad Life
Living out of a backpack for months needs different gear than a weekend trip. Here's what to prioritize for long-term, on-the-road life.
How Hemp Fabric Is Actually Made: From Plant to Shoe
From field to finished fabric, here's exactly how hemp becomes the material in your shoes, and why the process shapes how it performs.
Rothy's Alternatives: What to Look for in a Sustainable Shoe
Rothy's built its name on machine-washable recycled plastic shoes. Here's what that trades off, and where a natural fiber alternative fits.
Daypack vs Travel Backpack: Which One Do You Actually Need?
A daypack and a travel backpack aren't interchangeable. Here's how to tell which one you actually need, and when one bag can do both jobs.
Wide Toe Box Shoes for Work: Standing All Day Without the Pain
Standing all day is harder on feet than walking. Here's why a wide toe box matters more, not less, over a long shift.
How to Choose the Right Backpack Size in Liters
28L, 40L, 50L, what does that actually mean once it's packed? Here's how to translate liter counts into the right backpack size for your trip.
Why a Wide Toe Box Matters for Runners
Running adds impact and swelling a walking shoe never deals with. Here's why a wide toe box matters more, not less, once you start running in it.