The Sustainability Bosses: Partnerships for a Healthier Planet

Sustainability isn’t a trend. It’s the future of footwear. At SR Max^®, we’re all about safety and performance, but we’re also thinking bigger. We’re always asking ourselves: how can we help protect the planet while helping keep your hardworking team on their feet? The answer starts with choosing the right partners.

From recycled materials and ethical manufacturing to bold climate goals and creative reuse, many of our brand partners are reimagining what work shoes can do … for workers and for the world. So, if you or your employees are looking for slip-resistant styles that go lighter on the planet without sacrificing comfort or durability, you’re in the right place. Here are some of our eco-friendly fan favorites:

Blumaka

Blumaka is on a mission to revolutionize the insole industry with the highest performance sustainable solutions. Their insoles boast up to 85% recycled content. They take the unused athletic foam off-cuts, which are usually tossed in the trash after a shoe is made, and transform it into cushiony gold. Their comfort insole is high-performance, low-impact and seriously impressive. And we’re most excited about our partnership with Blumaka because together we’ve developed a line of eco-friendly slip-resistant footwear, proving every day that comfort and conscience go hand in hand.

KEEN Utility

With a vision to improve lives without making a negative impact on the planet, KEEN Utility is one of those brand partners that shows up in major ways. From ethical factories to ousting toxic forever chemicals to environmental givebacks, their shoes are built for impact in all the best ways.

Timberland PRO^®

Timberland PRO^® is on a mission to make a real difference. From using recycled and renewable material to setting an aggressive goal to achieve a net-positive environmental impact by 2030, this is one brand partner that means what they say when it comes to caring for our planet. Not satisfied with only being work boot icons, Timberland PRO^® is reimagining what it means to build a legacy … one that’s green at its core.

HOKA

HOKA is on a mission to tread lightly. They've embraced a "yes to less" philosophy, meaning less waste, less water, petrol-based products, and less carbon emissions. Since 2016, their packaging revamp has saved over 1.5 million trees, and now, 97% of their footwear styles incorporate at least one recycled, renewable, or natural material. It's all part of their commitment to making every step count, for wearers and the world we live in.

SKECHERS

It’s no secret that SKECHERS walks the walk when it comes to doing good. They’re all about fair treatment across their factories and supply chain, and they’ve teamed up with The Nature Conservancy to help protect the planet’s lands and waters. You’ll also find recycled materials in many of their products and less plastic in their packaging. Those are just a few of the ways they’re stepping up for people and the planet.

 

Dr. Martens

Dr. Martens is stepping up its sustainability game with some bold goals: aiming for vegan uppers by 2028, a sustainable alternative to PVC by 2035, and 100% sustainable materials in all footwear by 2040. They're also introducing innovative materials like Genix Nappa, crafted from reclaimed leather offcuts, to reduce waste without compromising durability. It's all part of their journey toward making a positive impact on both style and the planet.

 

Step into Sustainability, One Shoe at a Time

At SR Max^®, we know the real heroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes, they wear slip-resistant shoes. When you choose our eco-conscious brands, you’re choosing footwear that’s fierce, functional and conscientious.

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