10 Pairs of Sustainable Trainers

These ethical trainers will give your Nike's a run for their money.

10 Pairs of Sustainable Trainers

These ethical trainers will give your Nike's a run for their money.

We all know that fast fashion and sustainability don't exactly go hand in hand. I wont preach to you about what you already know...

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But when people think of fast fashion, they usually think poorly manufactured tops and bikinis, not running trainers. But even huge brands like Nike and Adidas have got themselves in hot water with some front page eco and social scandals (did someone say child labour scandal, yikers...)

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These 10 pairs of super-sustainable trainers are here to provide an eco alternative, allowing you to put your best foot forward and stand up for a good cause.

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Plus, they're super stylish. Which always helps.

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How ethical are these trainers?

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These scores are based on crowdsourced ratings across various aspects of these products' ethicality and sustainability principles. Visit reallygoodculture.com for more.

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10 Pairs of Ethical Trainers

Overwhelmingly and positively impactful, SAYE's Modelo '89's are a shoe in for the top spot of most ethical trainer.

Pretty innovative, their Modelo '89s are made from bio-based materials, like corn vegan Napa plus the insoles are crafted with recycled Polyurethane (leftover waste from a mattress factory). Each pair sold = the growth of two trees.

It doesn't stop there, SAYE has drilled into their operations and calculated that this shoe uses 69% less water and 47% less fossil energy than the industry average and production emits 47% less CO2 than the industry.

SAYE are actively contributing to various social causes such as, fighting period poverty, feeding the disadvantaged and collecting plastic just to name a few! Seriously impressive.

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Cariuma empowers conscious consumers to buy quality over quantity (the only true answer to sustainability).

Using organic cotton, and naturally regenerative materials such as bamboo and sugar cane, Cariuma ensures that their trainers are as sustainable as poss and built to last. Plus they ensure that no hazardous chemicals are used at any stage of the process. Sustainable and stylish, what a win.

With every step you take in LØCI trainers, the world takes one giant leap towards a plastic-free future. That's right, their trainers are made with recycled ocean and African coast plastic – so when your feet hit the pavement, they work to keep 20 bottles from reaching our beautiful sea!

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Allbirds priority since day 1 has been to reduce their environmental impact. They've reduced their carbon emissions by half and are well on track to reaching Net 0. Plus 75% of the materials used in their shoes are recycled. Talk about eco warriors, jeez!

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You're gonna love this: Every pair of Rens is made from 6 recycled plastic bottles and 150 grams of coffee waste. One person's trash is another person's treasure. And these trainers are definitely a treasure.

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Novesta shoes are made with longevity in mind, helping consumers break out of the vicious cycle of fast fashion hyper consumerism. On top of that, they're GOTS and VFCS certified, so you can rest easy knowing they're eco af.

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Incredibly mindful of their impact. Tropicfeel's Geyser Litli trainers are the perfect blend of functionality and sustainable style. The minimalistic design is made from 82% Recycled Nylon + 10.5% Recycled Elastane + 7.5% PU.

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Matt and Nat's have totally vetoed the use of leather in order to avoid harming animals and the planet. Their Aahana Vegan Sneakers are no exception. Made from recycled materials these sustainable kicks will make your friends green with envy and help keep the planet even greeenerrr.

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Cute and comfy! Hylo Athletic's hylo LIGHT's are light on your feel and the environment. Keep your blisters and you impact down to a minimum with these miracle trainers made from plant-based renewable materials like sugar, corn, and algae. In true circular fashion, once you're ready to move on to your next pair simply send them back to be recycled.

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