Stegmann Ecowool - Sustainable Fashion Clogs 1% of all Ecowool sales are donated annually to the Arbor Day Foundation in support of reforestation efforts. Each pair sold will plant trees in forests of greatest need. Thank you for your support! Women's Ecowool Clog The EcoWool clog is made with special heritage wools that are sourced from small farms practicing sustainable and cruelty-free farming. The wool is minimally processed and contains no dyes. Alpaca is lanolin free. Please note, because this wool is un-dyed, color variations may occur based on the colors of the sheep each season. As such, colors received may not exactly match photos. See features and sizing details below. Sustainable Wool Clogs Stonesheep The Tirolean Stonesheep (Tiroler Steinschaf) is one of the oldest existing sheep species on earth. These sheep have been bred on remote mountain farms for centuries in Tirol for their meat, milk, and wool. Their wool was in high demand especially in the 20th century to produce loden cloth. Today, the Tirolean Stonesheep is a rare species. The estimated Austrian population is around 4,000 sheep, and 14,000 worldwide.This clog is part of our Species Preservation Initiative and helps support this rare breed. Shetland Shetland sheep are native to the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The breed traces its roots to the ancient Nordic heather sheep and has been recorded in history since the Stone Age. The wool of the Shetland Sheep is very high quality with a high level of elasticity. Once a year, in the springtime, the sheep shed their wool. At that time the wool can be easily loosened and detached without shearing, but rather by picking it.This clog is part of our Species Preservation Initiative and helps support this rare breed. Juraschaf The Juraschaf is native to Switzerland and spends most of its life in the Alps. The breed is popular in Switzerland and its wool is in high demand for its high quality, dark color and fine fiber structure. It is well known for its ability to thrive in tough alpine conditions. Due to its consistent fleece color, Juraschaf wool is rarely dyed or colored. Raw wool ranges from dark brown to completely black. When blended for our clogs, it produces a rich, deep espresso brown. Juraschaf wool is soft and fine, with all the wonderful natural insulating properties of alpine sheep wool.This clog is part of our Species Preservation Initiative and helps support this rare breed. Alpaca Alpaca is a well-known wool producer and is raised all around the world. The wool we use is from the Peruvian Alpaca, which is native to the Andes in South America. Their wool is highly prized for being softer and silkier than cashmere, yet very durable and warm. Our wool is called "baby alpaca" and is sourced from a Fair Trade Certified & Cruelty Free Collective. "Baby Alpaca" does not refer to the age of the alpaca, but rather the grade of the wool - Baby being the finest and softest. Features & Benefits of the Ecowool Clog 100% wool upper is fully wool lined and dye-freeVegan leather brand labelExpertly felted smooth upper with no seams Anatomically shaped sustainable cork soleStructured arch and metatarsal supportCushioning with medium firmnessTextured rubber outsole Designed for indoor & outdoor wear1” heel rise & ¾ inch toe platformProduct of Austria