From renewable material sneakers to fully biodegradable sneakers, the April 2022 shoes trends reveal that sustainable design is not a passing fad.
In recent years, a number of footwear brands have made an effort to repurpose recycled materials for new shoes. The latest brand to do this is KOKOLU, which recently released its first sustainable sneaker. The new shoe is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic sourced from Eastern China, which is a low-impact material and also helps to free up valuable landfill space.
But as the April 2022 shoes trends reveal, it's not just about recycling. In some cases, brands are ensuring that their shoes are 100% eco-friendly – even after they've passed their point of use. For example, the New Zealand eco-footwear startup Orba now sells the first commercially available biodegradable eco sneakers, which are intentionally made to fall apart and fully decompose at the end of their usable life.
Top 60 Shoes Trends in April
From Renewable Material Sneakers to Fully Biodegradable Sneakers:
Katherine Pendrill — Apr 12, 2022 — Fashion
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Sleek Hands-Free Sneakers
Nike Introduces a 'White Sail' Version of Its GO FlyEase Slip-On Sneaker
59
Alien Planet Footwear Designs
The Conceptual 38%_2101 Running Shoes for Mars are Futuristic
58
2000s-Inspired Sneaker Collections
Salomon Released Two New Colorways for the XT-QUEST 2 ADVANCED
57
Monochromatic Reflective Sneakers
Givenchy Unveiled Two New Colorways for its 'Monumental Mallow'
56
Barefoot-Inspired Walking Shoes
The Conceptual 'Rainforest Walk' Shoes are Beneficial
55
Sci-Fi-Inspired Boots
Wolverine and 343 Industries Unveiled Limited-Edition Master Chief Boots
54
Genderless Heeled Sandals
Camper Releases More Sizes For Its Striking Kobarah Sandal
53
Cushioned Maximalist Sneakers
On's Cloudmonster Has a Super-Thick Sole for Soft Landings
52
Retro Geometric Black Sneakers
New Balance Launched a new Black Colorway for the XC-72 Silhouette
51
Empowering Sneaker Designs
District Vision and New Balance Partnered on New Shoes and More
50
Fast Food-Crafted Sneakers
White Castle Just Released the New PUMA x White Castle RS-X sneaker
49
Monomaterial Metaverse Shoes
The 'Sudio Runners' by Cullan Kerner Have a 3D-Printed Design
48
Minimalist Streetwear Sneakers
New Balance Unveiled a New Colorway for its CT302 Silhouette
47
Fully Biodegradable Sneakers
Orba's Eco Sneakers Decompose at the End of Their Life
46
Collaboration Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The Veja x Sea Shepherd Sneakers are Sustainably Crafted
45
Pastel Blue Hybrid Sneakers
Packer and Reebok Team Up To Deliver New DMX Trail Shadow Colorway
44
Easter-Themed Sneakers
Nike Has Released an Easter-Themed Colorway for its 'Dunk Low' Silhouette
43
Athlete-Approved Performance Footwear
The Speedland x Liz Canty SL:HSV Shoes are Trail-Ready
42
Punk High-Platform Clogs
Balenciaga Released 'HardCrocs' for its Spring/Summer 2022 Collection
41
Indigenous-Celebrating Sneakers
Nike's Free Crater Trail Moc N7 Sneaker Features a Weaved Pattern
40
St. Patty's Day Sneakers
Saucony Celebrates St. Patrick's Day With New 'Shamrock' Footwear
39
Gunmetal-Adorned Clogs
Tom Wood and Suicoke Partner to Release the Makö Clog
38
Iconic Rapper-Inspired Sneakers
Ceeze and Nike Pay Tribute to Biggie with New Coogi Air Max 1
37
Puffer Jacket-Inspired Footwear
The Canada Goose Crofton Puffer Boot Offers the Warmth of a Jacket
36
Foot Recovery Socks
With Naboso Recovery Sock, You Recover On-the-Go
35
Scribble-Covered High-Tops
Veja Teamed Up with Marni on the V-10 Low-Top and V-15 High-Top Sneaker
34
Hybrid Italian Leather Sneakers
STREIM Has Unveiled Its First-Ever Footwear Collection
33
Performance-Ready Lattice-Soled Sneakers
The Adidas Ultraboost Web DNA is Stylish Yet Supportive
32
Kindness-Endorsing Sneakers
The Nike Air Force 1 Low Be Kind Sneakers are Coming This Summer
31
Water-Ready Luxury Clogs
Balenciaga and Crocs Released the 'Pool Slide' Collection of Footwear
30
Logistic Brand Shoes
The DHL x Veldskoen Collab Introduces the 'Dear Everyone' Shoe
29
Highlighter Golf Shoes
Vice Golf and adidas Launch the Stan Smith Golf Shoe
28
Understated 90s-Inspired Sneakers
The Adidas SUPERTURF ADVENTURE is Arriving in a New Color Option
27
High-Tech Magenta Running Sneakers
Nike Introduces New 'Hyper Violet' Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%
26
Slip-On Springtime Footwear
The LaCrosse Alpha Muddy Offers Impressive Protection
25
Sugar Cane-Based Cloud Slides
Melissa Free are Cloud Slides Made from Renewable Material
24
Renewable Material Sneakers
The Hylo Athletics Corn Runners are Functional and Eco-Friendly
23
Caramel-Colored Reflective Sneakers
New Balance's 'Sweet Caramel' 2002R is Bold and Reflective
22
Neon Gradient Sneaker Designs
Dior's Vibe Sneaker Now Features a Neon Gradient
21
Bio-Based Kids Shoes
The Robbie is a Sporty Kids Shoe Made from Bio-Based Materials
20
All-Leather Everyday European Footwear
LUCA Handmade Leather Shoes Get Better with Daily Wear
19
Retro Camera-Themed Sneakers
The Polaroid x Nike SB Dunk Low Has Officially Dropped
18
90's Skate-Inspired Sneakers
Sneaker Startup Clints Partners with Patta to Launch the 'Stepper'
17
Hand-Sculpted Sneaker Soles
Mihara Yasuhiro Launches New SS22 OG Sole Low Top Sneakers
16
Eco-Friendly Sandal Collections
The Teva Spring 2022 Collection is Ready for Summertime Hikes
15
Extremely Durable Work Boots
The Timberland Trailwind Work Boots are Indestructible
14
Featherlight Foam Trail Sneakers
The On Cloudvista Trail Runner Features the Helion Superfoam
13
Recycled Knitted Sneakers
Nike Has Added the Air Force 1 'Hemp' Silhouette to Its SS22 Lineup
12
Women-First Performance Footwear
Blissfeel by Lululemon is a Running Shoe for Women
11
Ocean-Inspired Low-Top Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its New Heavily Textured Dunk Low 'Ocean'
10
Stylish Cowhide Print Mules
Mount Sunny Partnered with Diemme on a Possagno Shoe & Maggiore Mule
9
Nostalgic Chunky Soled Sandals
Lisa Says Gah Has Just Debuted the Sustainable Dakota Flatform Shoe
8
Fruit-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Nike SB Dunk High “Pineapple” and Dunk Low “Cherry,”
7
Exclusive Grayscale Sneakers
BEAMS Reveals an Exclusive New Balance 574 Colorway Featuring Cowhide
6
Luxury Cork Sandals
Manolo Blahnik Partnered with Birkenstock for a Day-to-Night Collection
5
PCR Plastic Sneakers
KOKOLU's Sustainable Sneaker Features 3D Knitting Tech & GreenKSole
4
Finnish Bear-Themed Sneakers
Karhu Revives Its Sportsbear Mascot With New 'Mascot Pack' Sneakers
3
Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils New Imagery for Its Upcoming Dunk Low 'Graffiti'
2
Contemporary Penny Loafers
G. H. Bass Has Introduced its New Panama Loafer Style
1
Cereal-Inspired Sneakers
VIT.03 by adidas & Team Vitality Was Inspired by 90s Cereal Campaigns
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Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
The HOKA Hopara 2 Has a 100% Recycled Knit Upper
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Corn-Cushioned Running Shoes
Saucony Has Launched Sustainable Shoes Using Renewable Materials
Luxurious Minimal Sneakers
On x LOEWE Introduce the Sustainable Cloudtilt Collaboration
Iconic Nylon-Covered Sneakers
The Adidas Samba OG Has Been Shown Off in Two New Options
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Commuter-Targeted Sneaker Models
The Hoka Transport Sneaker Easily Handles Walks or Hikes
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Decaying Organic Material Footwear
The 'Kajola' Shoe Collection is Plant-Based
Deconstructed Lifestyle Shoe Series
New Balance's 2002R Protection Pack Grows with Concepts
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Minimal Technical Sleek Sneakers
The HOKA Transport Shoe Has a Quiet Premium Look
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Plant-Based Sneakers
'The Plant Shoe' is Made Out of Animal-Free, Sustainable Components
Collaborative Sustainable Footwear
Nicole McLaughlin and Marrell 1TRL Presents the Moc-Laughlin
Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The VEJA x Ref Venturi Sneakers are Offered in Two Colorways
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Carbon Emission Sneakers
On's Cloudprime Sneaker is Made from CleanCloud EVA Foam
Green Panelling Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Offers a New Colorway of the Air Max 90 Future Shoe
Deep Green Collaborative Sneakers
Daniëlle Cathari Creates her Own New Balance 991v2 Shoe
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Recyclable Material Sneakers
The Salomon Xt Pu.re Advanced is Modernly Stylish and Functional
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Technical Streetwear Sneakers
The HOKA Kawana 2 is Stylish Yet Ready to Run
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
Sustainable Warm Weather Sneakers
The Hoka Anacapa Breeze is Made with a 100% rPET Knit Upper
Sustainable Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Weatherized Nubuck Leather Sneakers
HOKA Unveils a the Tonal Tor Ultra Lo Sneaker Model
Vegan Soccer Shoes
These Shoes Are Crafted From Materials Including Castor Beans & Recycled Nylon
Sustainable Tonal Footwear Capsules
PANGAIA and Timberland Join Forces on a Collection
Nature-Inspired Weatherproof Sneakers
The New Balance 580 GORE-TEX Withstands the Elements
Sustainable Plastic Black Shoes
ROSE IN GOOD FAITH Delivers a Endless Black Colorway Design
Lightweight Recycled Running Sneakers
The ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI Sneaker has a Sustainable Build
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
Responsive Eco-Conscious Sneakers
The Adidas X_PLRBOOST Shoes are Comfy and Stylish
Real Grass-Growing Sneakers
LOEWE Presents its New Grass Sneakers During its SS23 Show
Sustainable Material Hiking Shoes
Veja Releases the Fitz Roy Shoe Made of Ecological Materials
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Retro Minimal MInimal Sneakers
adidas and Sean Wotherspoon Designs a New Orketro Sneaker
Sustainable Recyclable Shoe Insoles
PRIMAL Clouds Elevate Every Step with Comfort in Any Shoe
Water-Friendly Travel Sneakers
The Tropicfeel Monsoon Sneakers Come in Five Colors
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Adventurous Outdoor Sandal Collections
Birkenstock Presents the Outdoor Sandal Collection for SS24
Fashion-Focused Sustainable Footwear
Collina Strada Puts Sustainability at the Forefront for NYFW
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Supportive Ocean Plastic Sneakers
The adidas Supernova 2.0 is Being Launched in Four Colors
Recycled Leather Footwear Collections
NAMESAKE Debuts Its Exclusive ‘CLIPPERS’ Footwear Collection
All-Black Vegan Sneakers
Sustainable Footwear Brand Rice Launches an All-Black Vegan Sneaker
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Upcycled Campsite Footwear
The Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-On Comes in Six Color Options
Space Travel-Themed Sneakers
adidas Unveils Its Highly-Anticipated 'Cosmic Way Runners' Collection
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Plastic-Based Soocer Shoes
adidas Launches New 'Parley Boot Pack' Made of Recycled Ocean Plastic
Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Neutral-Toned Vegan Sneakers
AFEW GOODS Launches the Yamasura Sneaker in a New 'Dawn' Colorway
Futuristic Collaborative Sneakers
XL EXTRALIGHT and RAL7000STUDIO Join Forces on a New Shoe
Carbon Footprint-Reducing Sneakers
On Running Delivers the First Carbon Emissions Shoe Design
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Branded Sustainability Milestones
Craghoppers Celebrates 100 Million Recycled Plastic Bottles
Recycled Material Casual Sneakers
Alo Introduces the Recovery Mode Low-Top Sneaker
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Autumnal Outdoor-Ready Footwear
Bodega and HOKA Will Release Autumnal Collaborative Footwear
Ceramic Pottery-Inspired Sneakers
END. and adidas Unveil the New 'Ultraboost OG Ceramic Craze'
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Biodegradable Casual Slides
Balena Designs a Series of Slides Made from Its Biocir Material
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Y2K-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
New Balance Unveils the Refined Future Pack of 2002R Shoes
Sustainable Breathable Sneaker Designs
Sean Wotherspoon Unveils a Hemp Version of the Gazelles
Zero-Plastic Regenerative Sneakers
UNLESS DEGENERATE is Made with 100% Plants & Minerals
Sustainable Carbon-Neutral Sneakers
Allbirds Launches the 'M0.0NSHOT' Carbon-Neutral Sneakers
Recycled Aluminum Sneakers
The nat-2 Sleek Alchemist Sneaker is Made from PCR Aluminum Foil
Sustainable Hiking Shoes
Merrell Updates Its Moab Silhouette to Be More Supportive and Sustainble
Eco-Friendly Commuter Shoes
Deckers X Lab Unveiled the X-SCAPE RDSTR Eco-Friendly Shoe
Pine Green Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Unveils Its 90/60 Model in Pine Green Colorway
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Cork-Based Lifestyle Sneakers
CLOT Details the Nike Dunk Low Sneakers with Cork Details
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Fruit Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
CLAE's Appleskin Sneakers Approaches Design with Sustainability
Plant Leather Sneakers
Allbirds' Plant Pacer Features 100% Plastic-Free Plant Leather
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
80s-Style Vegan Sneakers
Fenics' Footwear Boasts Half of the Carbon Footprint of Other Brands
Jackfruit-Inspired Sneakers
Kamthala is a Sneaker Designed in Bangladesh and Made in Europe
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
Rippled Luxe Spring Footwear
Kiko Kostadinov Unveils a Look at the Season 03 At.Kollektive
Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers
adidas Y-3 Presents New Shoes Inspired by Contra-Natural
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Trail-Ready Durable Footwear
adidas Delivers the New UltraBOOST DNA XXII Sneaker in New Colorways
Exclusive Vegan Lifestyle Sneakers
Reebok and Milk Makeup Unveil Apparel and Footwear Collection
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainably Crafted Organic Shoes
Cariuma Launches its Limited Edition Earth Day Collection
Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers
Reformation Launches a New Footwear Silhouette with Veja
Nature-Inspired Running Sneakers
Zegna and norda Launch Earth-Friendly Nature-Themed Collection
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Patent Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Debuts its 'Patent Leather Pack' for the 2024 Season
Sleek Sustainable Sporty Sneakers
CAMPERLAB Unveils the New Technical Tossu Sneaker
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Deconstructed In-House Sneakers
Helen Kirkum Presents the First Palimpsest Sneaker Model
Springtime-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
SOREL Unveils its Kinetic Collection with Amy Juliette Lefevre
Technical Patterned Adventurous Footwear
SOUTH2 WEST8 Joins Reebok on the Zig Kinetica II Edge
Lunar New Year-Inspired Sneakers
New Balance Debuts a Range of New Releases for Chinese New Year
Sustainable Unisex Lifestyle Sneakers
Vuori Collaborates with Clae On a New Footwear Line
Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Version of its Warped Runner Sneaker
Earthy Tonal Rugged Sneakers
Palace Remixes the adidas ZX 10,000 Sneaker Model
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Levi’s Releases 'Glide' Sneaker Made In Sustainable Leather
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Shoe Design NFT Collections
NUBIKK Spotlights Archival Shoes to a New NFT Collection
Animal Print-Logo Vibrant Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a Cholorphyll Colorway
Fall-Ready Green Lifestyle Shoes
The adidas Response CL Sneaker Gets a Green Oxide Colorway
Sunrise-Inspired Vegan Sneakers
AFEW's Yamasura Sneaker Gets a New Sleek Dawn Colorway
Dark Neutral Tonal Footwear
Nike's Air Max 95 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Earth Colorway
Net Zero Carbon Sneakers
Allbirds Introduces First Net-Zero Carbon Sneaker Called The M0.0NSHOT
Sustainable Technical Fashion
Napajiri Launches the Be Out There Capsule for the FW22 Season
Upcycled Hand-Made Shoes
Crimagno Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for its 'KOBI' Sneaker
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
City Park-Inspired Apparel Collections
New Balance and Parks Project Launch Trail-Ready Apparel
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Eco Multi-Terrain Trail Shoes
REI Co-op's Swiftland MT is Made with Recycled & Bio-Based Materials
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Coral-Conscious Sneakers
These Sustainable Sneakers Were Launched In Honor Of World Ocean Day
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Dynamic Technical Seasonal Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Footwear for the SS24 Season
Sustainable Cozy Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Sneaker Gets a Toasty Colorway Palette
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Eco-Friendly Ski Boots
The SCOTT Cosmos Re-Source Ski Touring Boot Uses Biobased Materials
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Collections
MSGM Releases New Eco-Friendly 'FG1' Sneaker Collection