You may be in the market for upgrading your running shoes if you’re doing intense cardio workout videos from your living room, or you’re lucky enough to have a treadmill at home, so we’ve rounded up the best consciously-made sneakers that don’t sacrifice performance for eco-friendliness.
From innovative designs from dominant activewear brands like Adidas and Nike, to newcomers like Veja and Allbirds that were founded as sustainable alternatives to the traditional options, here are the best sustainable sneakers to shop now.
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Allbirds Tree Dasher
If you can believe it, Allbirds’ Tree Dashers are made with virtually none of the conventional materials you’d expect in a running shoe: Ethically-sourced ZQ Merino wool forms the upper, and the laces are made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester derived from a single plastic water bottle.
Allbirds Allbirds Tree Dashers, $, available at Allbirds
Asics Gel-Cumulus 23
Nothing sounds better than walking on clouds, right? Such was the inspiration behind Asics' new running shoe, which features an upper partially sourced from recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions.
ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 23, $, available at ASICS
Saucony Jazz Court RFG
This newly-launched, plastic-free sneaker is made from seven renewable eco-friendly materials: Cotton, jute, wool, rubber, wood, gardenia, and beet. It’s the sustainable evolution of the brand’s iconic Jazz silhouette, which was first released in 1981.
Saucony Jazz Court RFG, $, available at Saucony
HOKA Clifton 7
In 2016 HOKA joined the United Nations Global Compact, which is one of the largest corporate sustainability initiatives. They’ve also established their own sustainability goals focusing on waste, water, materials & clean energy.
HOKA One Clifton 7, $, available at HOKA One
adidas 4D Run 1.0 Parley Shoes
Ocean plastic has been transformed into a sleek running sneaker thanks to Adidas’ collab with Parley for the Oceans, an environmental collective of creative leaders dedicated to raising awareness of ocean conservation efforts.
Adidas 4D RUN 1.0 Parley Shoes, $, available at Adidas
Veja Condor Running Sneaker
French sneaker brand Veja has been committed to making sustainable footwear since its inception, and its first-ever running shoe, the Condor, is made from recycled plastic and a consciously-sourced rubber sole.
VEJA Condor Running Sneakers, $, available at Free People
Nike Air Max Bella TR 3
According to the brand, all Nike Air soles designed since 2008 (which, as hard to believe it, is over a decade ago!) are made with a minimum of 50% recycled manufacturing waste, in addition to 100% renewable energy sources.
Nike Air Max Bella TR 3, $, available at Zappos
The Tread Runner
Everlane’s Tread Runner sneaks are comprised of natural and recycled rubber that’s 94.2% free of virgin plastic. Plus, the brand's committed to completely offsetting its carbon footprint via a partnership with NativeEnergy.)
Everlane The Tread Runner, $, available at Everlane
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