Looking for running shoes that are ethically and sustainably made with natural and recycled materials? You came to the right place. Here is a list of five eco-friendly running shoes that will surely get you up and off to the races.
1. Allbirds Tree Dasher
Known for creating footwear made from ethically-sourced wool, Allbirds recently released its very first running shoe called Tree Dasher. Described by Allbirds as its “most technical shoe yet”, Tree Dasher’s carbon footprint is 9.0 kg. The average sneaker’s carbon footprint is 12.5 kg, according to Allbirds.
Tree Dasher’s construction is made of renewable materials. The one-piece upper is made from FSC Certified eucalyptus trees, while ZQ Merino wool lines the heel counter.
Made with the world’s first carbon-negative green EVA, Tree Dasher’s dual-density SweetFoam midsole compliments a SweetFoam sole with natural rubber traction pads and a removable castor bean insole.
Designed to be comfortable, breathable and lightweight, Allbirds’ Tree Dasher has been extensively tested over a year-long period to ensure quality and the best performance.
2. Veja Condor
Since its inception in 2005, Veja has been offering footwear that is made without chemicals or polluting processes but instead with raw materials sourced from organic farming and ecological agriculture.
Inspired by the structure of a South American bird bone, Condor features a biomimetic design that provides flexibility and a light step for optimal running.
3. adidas X Parley Primeblue Ultraboost 20
Given a five star by a verified customer who says it is “100% wife approved”, the Primeblue Ultraboost 20 is the result of a collaboration between adidas and Parley, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the oceans from pollution.
Consider this harrowing estimate. By 2050, it is said that the world’s oceans will have more plastic than fish. With this in mind, how can one use plastic without guilt? This is why adidas and Parley created Primeblue, a high-performance recycled material made from plastic waste found on beaches and shorelines.
All products made of Primeblue include a minimum of 40% recycled content.
4. Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Bio II
With a 100 day trial, it is pretty safe to say that Vivobarefoot is 100% confident that you will come to love Primus Lite Bio II, a vegan shoe perfect for both your feet and planet Earth.
Composed of Susterra Propanediol, a plant-based biopolymer with mesh panels made from plant-based Sorona fibres, Primus Lite Bio II is designed to be incredibly flexible and breathable.
5. For Your Earth La Lande
Last on our list is For Your Earth’s La Lande, a “retro-running” shoe said to be the combination of a casual look with an eco-citizen approach.
Featuring an inner sole made of recycled footwear, sawdust, and natural rubber with an outer sole made of 50% recycled footwear and natural rubber, the lining is organic cotton and the construction is all combined with water-based glue.
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