Shoe brands are making sustainable shoes for several reasons. One of the main reasons is the growing concern about the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. The fashion industry is known for its high levels of resource consumption and waste generation, and this has led to environmental problems such as pollution and climate change. As consumers become more aware of these issues, they are demanding more sustainable and eco-friendly products, including shoes. All shoes on the list are also vegan.
REEBOK’S [REE]GROW COLLECTION
Run toward a more sustainable future in these Reebok shoes made with plant-based materials. Made with at least 50% plant-based materials.
Reebok also has [REE]CYCLED sneakers. Where minimum of 30% of the upper is recycled materials.
ALLBIRDS’ SUPERLIGHT TRAINERS
A gym-ready active shoe engineered with sustainable materials. It has a carbon footprint of 2.13 kg CO2e (for comparison, a standard sneaker is about 14 kg CO2e, based on our calculations.) Made with Eucalyptus tree fiber and recycled polyester upper. SuperLight Foam made with sugarcane-based green EVA. Bio-based nylon eyelets, and Shoe laces made from recycled plastic bottles.
ADIZERO TAKUMI SEN 9 RUNNING SHOES
Chase that personal record in these adidas running shoes that are built for speed. Race-day running shoes made in part with recycled materials. The upper part contains a minimum of 50% recycled content.
VEJA CONDOR 2 ALVEOMESH LIGHT
These ecological running shoes combines performance with innovative, bio-based, and recycled materials. Ideal for daily runs or recovery sessions, the Condor 2 combines comfort and durability. Uses recycled polyester, sugar cane, natural latex and Amazonian rubber.
Nike Cosmic Unity 2
This sustainable Basketball shoe is made with at least 20% recycled content by weight, and it still provides enhanced responsiveness and support. This shoes is a part of Nike’s “Move to Zero” sustainability initiative. The goal with this basketball shoe is to mix responsible materials with court-ready technology.
