Whether you reach for the sneakers or a pair of slip-ons – casual, comfortable and easy-to-wear shoes are an essential item. The great news is there are lots of great brands out there using new innovative materials and ethical sourcing ensuring you can walk the walk when it comes to your values.Ships
Here are 10 pairs that we rate ‘Good’ or ‘Great’.
Minimalist Black + White Luxa Sneaker – Ships to the US and Canada
Alice + Whittles favours transparency, ethical manufacturing practices and sustainable materials as a means of creating long-lasting, positive change. The Minimalist Luxa Sneaker is handmade in Portugal from post-industrial leather taken from waste generated when making luxury European car seats.
Men’s Slip On – Ships Internationally
Love a classic slip on, then try these unisex numbers from Etiko. Fairtrade, organic and vegan, they tick all the boxes when it comes to people, planet and animals. Etiko offer a takeback service, so when they’re done you can send them back and get a voucher.
Snik White Green – Ships to Europe
Fashion and sustainability can go together and Womsh is the footwear brand that proves it. Their sneakers are entirely designed and manufactured in Italy. The Snik is a modern interpretation of 1990s sneaker culture and is made from 100% sustainable & vegan leather from Appleskin.
Blonde SneakON – Ships internationally
Funky Kalakar brings alive the stories of the ancient craft in the form of contemporary designs by handcrafting them using natural materials. These cute beige SneakONS are made from handspun cotton and upcycled tyres! Find Funky Kalakar’s range of shoes in EU sizes 36-41.
OCA Low – Ships internationally
CARIUMA is a Brazilian sneaker brand that wants you to feel cool and comfortable while providing effortless style in organic canvas, leather, and suede styles. Exclusive 20% off with code GOODONYOU20. (Ends: 28 JUL)
CARIUMA is a sustainable Brazilian sneaker brand that wants you to feel super comfortable while providing effortless style in organic canvas, leather, and suede styles. Find CARIUMA's shoes in US sizes 5-13.
Ankle Sneakers – Ships internationally
Vegan, unisex, ethical and stylish to boot we love these ankle sneakers by NAE. Each pair is made with recycled plastic bottles, meaning that single-use scourge is getting a new life in your wardrobe.
Brisk Black White – Ships to Europe
Looking for something a little different? These unisex sneakers play with colour and texture for a distinctive look. Materials used include organic cotton canvas, eco microfibre and coconut husk.
Red Retro Style Sports Shoes – Ships Internationally
Made with imitation suede and recycled nylon, these blush pink vegan sneakers will go with almost any outfit. EcoAlf is a European outdoor and streetwear label that’s been driving change for ten years. Not only do they make great clothes but they undertake research and education, to push sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Fair Skater Classic Reseda Green – Ships to Europe
Ethletic make fair trade casual shoes and sneakers from organic cotton and natural rubber. Its Fair Skater is a classic casual streetwear-sneaker, made of FLO-certified, organic and fairly traded canvas twill cotton from small farmers from India.
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