Last week, we shone a light on ethical sustainable jewellery. Today, we’re keeping on the green fashion theme with a selection of eco-friendly trainers.
Trainers – or sneakers if you prefer – can earn their green credentials in a few different ways. Firstly, via their business methods; fairly traded, no child labour used etc. Secondly, by their manufacturing & packaging materials; recycled, organic, sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free.
I love the idea that instead of getting chewing gum stuck to the bottom of your shoe… it’s what the bottom of your shoe is actually made of!
- Good News x H&M canvas sneakers: £39.00, H&M
Good News x H&M. Together with British shoe brand Good News, we have developed a unisex collection of retro-inspired sneakers that leave a reduced environmental footprint. These sneakers are made from canvas containing some organic cotton and some recycled cotton. They have side panels in patterned twill, a tongue and lacing at the front, a padded top edge and contrasting colour heel caps. Linings and striped insoles in cotton canvas and chunky, fluted sole trims containing some BLOOM™ ethylene vinyl acetate, a material made largely from algae biomass. The bottom of the soles is made from patterned rubber, some of which is recycled.
Composition
Outer sole: Rubber 100%
Upper: Cotton 100%
Upper: Cotton 60%, Jute 40%
Lining and sock: Cotton 100%
Upper: Lyocell 100%
More sustainable materials
Shell: Recycled cotton 27%, Organic cotton 11%, Tencel™ lyocell 5%
Lining: Recycled cotton 20% - Stan Smith screaming pink leather trainers: £73.00, FarFetch
This shoe uses an outsole made with a special material which contains 20% recycled industrial chewing gum waste. The material is developed and sourced by UK-based Gumdrop Ltd. adidas Originals supports Gumdrop’s mission to give a second life to the vast quantity of waste chewing gum that is not biodegradable. This product is made with Primegreen, a series of high-performance recycled materials. 50% of upper is recycled content. No virgin polyester. It’s also made with vegan alternatives to animal-derived ingredients or materials.
- LØCI x REED SEVEN vegan sneakers: £150.00, LØCI
100% vegan sneaker. 100% recycled packaging
Made with 100% recycled materials that give you a superior water-resistant upper, with a custom-made cork insole for a soft re-bounce to keep you charging ahead. Our sole is made with lightweight recycled rubber for extra durability in creating a no-slip rubber grip.
Naturally elastic cork insoles provide both extreme comfort and ensure perfect weight distribution. Whilst cork midsoles mean less impact force and reduced joint stress.
Breathable bamboo mesh lining, selectively sourced to be odour-resistant and help prevent moisture build-up.
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