In episode 96 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Bernardo Carreira, Founder of 8000 Kicks, on creating a new category of functional sustainable footwear using cannabis hemp fibers. Bernardo, the co-founder, moved back to Portugal in 2017 to start a new project, but he didn’t know exactly what it would be. One night, after a few beers and joints with the boys, someone came up with the idea of making a shoe for smoking. It was probably an awful idea, or maybe not. Bernardo decided to give it a shot since he had seen some bags and wallets made of cannabis fibers before. He asked the most unlikely person for help: Otilia, his grandmother, with over 50 years’ experience in textiles. Together, they spent over 1 year actively working with suppliers from around the world until what is now the World’s 1st waterproof hemp shoe, a whole new category into functional sustainable footwear. Hemp is the “sober cousin” of marijuana. It has a minimal amount of psychoactive components, and for that reason it is legal everywhere in the world. Features of the sneakers: Made of Super Strong Cannabis Hemp Fibers Ecological Soles Made of Algal Blooms The World's First Natural Hemp Insoles Breathable Waterproof Sneakers 100% Vegan and Eco-friendly Shoes Designed for Those With an Active Lifestyle Listen to more Causeartist podcasts here. We are powered by: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world. Podcast Made with Transistor Podcast cover design Made with Canva Build amazing web platforms with Webflow