Sustainable
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and it’s time we rethink the materials, processes, and packaging used to create our beloved purchases. This is why we’ve done the upfront legwork and vetted our brands to ensure that our planet’s health is top of mind for them as well.
Woman-Owned
Women lift up half of the sky - by investing in women, you’re assisting in the process of creating more wealth for families and communities. The successes of women shape the way young girls see themselves as they develop into leaders, and it's essential for the world to provide leaders that mirror half of the population.
Toxic Free
The secret behind the beauty, personal-care, and fashion industry is that they’re virtually unregulated, and therefore, allowed to use untested chemicals in their products. Exposure to these ingredients can be harmful overtime, and that’s why we’ve vetted each and every single one of these brands to ensure that they’re up to standards for those looking for a cleaner beauty routine or may be more sensitive to harsh ingredients.
Ethical
Here at ourCommonplace, all brands have our ethical stamp of approval, which encompasses decent working conditions, treatment of workers, and fair-wages. Through providing a platform for purchasing ethical goods and ensuring all brands uphold ethical standards, we hope to take us towards a more equitable and just world.
BIPOC-Owned
We believe in uplifting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities by empowering their businesses. By choosing to allocate your purchasing power to BIPOC-owned businesses, you're not only strengthening local BIPOC communities — you're also contributing to shrinking the racial wealth gap, fostering job creation, and propelling diverse representation across consumer industries.
Cruelty Free
Animal tests are often painful and cause the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Having this stamp of approval means that no animals were tested on, harmed or killed in the process of making the product. When you opt in for cruelty-free brands, you’re opting out of animal testing, and investing in clean products that are made for the benefit of your body, animals, and the environment.
Genuine leather slides that are sustainably crafted for beauty and comfort.
Description
Sometimes in life, you long to have a pair of slide sandals that will be your go-to in any occasion. They need to be pretty and make you proud, but they need to be comfortable enough that you forget they are there.
These slide sandals are perfect for travel and it's also for the win when they have just enough flair to set them apart from the others out there, journeying beside you. With an extra comfy and thick sole, these sandals love your fancy jeans and summer dresses just as much as they love your cutoffs and baggy sweaters.
They look great on top and have that shared secret on the bottom: the durability of upcycled tire soles that have been reclaimed with love and intention.
The Constanza is named after a town in the mountains of the Dominican Republic that has a surprising mix of cultures and a history of fighting for justice. We felt it was reflective of the kind of people that share our taste in shoes ;)
Details
- Handcrafted with ethically sources and fairly traded leather
- Handcut, upcycled tire soles
- Like all leather shoes, they will contour to your feet over time, so allow them to be snug when you first try them on
- Super cushy EVA foam core mid-sole
- handmade leather footbed
- Slightly raised heel for extra impact absorption
Fit
This style is not recommended if you don’t like showing off your toes :)
it is, however, is recommended for virtually every foot type, width and length.
The crossover straps are generous while still providing support because they are a slide, they are great for those with limited movement or mobility.
The sides allow for those with feet challenges, such as bunions, to be able to wear pretty shoes with confidence.
All products are handmade in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with local artisans and suppliers using small scale production and local employment.
ALL OURCOMMONPLACE SHIPPING & RETURNS ARE 100% CARBON NEUTRAL
SHIPPING
All orders ship directly from our brands throughout the world to you.
For Brave Soles - All shipping is free with carbon offset! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement. For this internationally based brand, item(s) will arrive at your doorstep within 5-10 days once shipped.
Customers will be responsible for all customs and duties.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with a tracking number.
RETURNS / EXCHANGES
For Brave Soles - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the return or exchange when initiated within 14 days of delivery date. All return and exchange fees will be the responsibility of the customer. Please email us at heythere@ourcommonplace.co for the return address. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for further instructions and details on our returns & exchange policy.
Why the return costs? - All items are shipped from our independent designers throughout the world directly to you. Through your contribution to ourCommonplace, you’re taking us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world by supporting our designers, their employees, and their local communities.
