Hey, friends! Who's getting in the Christmas spirit these days? When this post goes live, we will have just three sleeps left until Christmas morning. Recently in Vancouver we got a pretty decent snowfall, which I was definitely into because #whiteChristmas. However I did need it to stop snowing for a bit so I could snap photos of these sneakers — and luckily it did! I was able to grab a few photos of these shoes from Bohempia — a Prague-based company who recently launched a line of vegan, hemp material, EU made shoes this spring. The styles are super wearable and minimal and can pair with absolutely any casual outfit. Plus, they've been very comfortable. Probably because there is a removable insole that comes with the shoe and has a very slight heel - which provides a lot of cushioning.

And as if comfort and style aren't enough, Bohempia has an awesome ethos and is mindful of being socially and environmentally sustainable:

Made from 100% hemp uppers and gum rubber soles for amazing comfort.
Orthopedic insole with arch-support and shock-absorber
Vulcanized one-piece rubber outsole for comfort & strength
No-glue upper-outsole construction
Produced in Czech Republic from EU-made materials
PETA certified VEGAN sneaker

So, why hemp? Isn't that something hippies make bracelets out of? Well, yes, but it's also a very durable fibre, nutritious food, and can be made into a number of other things! There are a few key benefits to using hemp as a material, according to Bohempia:

Hemp requires 50% less water and 95% less agrochemicals to grow than cotton
Growing hemp does less damage to soil and has a higher yield than cotton cultivation
Hemp is antimicrobial which keeps your feet and skin fresh

I often think of hemp as the best kept secret of textiles. It's underrated, has massive potential, environmentally friendly in a lot of ways, and the material that can be produced using hemp is fantastically comfortable.

But what do you think? Tell me what you think of these sustainably stylish, minimal shoes in the comments below, and don't forget to check out Bohempia!

Eco OOTD : Bohempia Prague | Comfy, cute, sustainable hemp shoes