Integrating eco-friendly practices into your daily lifestyle is a great way to start giving back to the planet, and if you're looking to switch up your wardrobe with some sustainable alternatives, then these biodegradable footwear designs are definitely a great option.
When it comes to buying a new pair of shoes, consumers often look for the most stylish and comfortable pair of kicks they can find. These biodegradable shoes however, provide more than just function and practicality. They are designed with organic and eco-friendly materials, making the wearer feel much more relaxed about how their shoes were made. From bodacious biodegradable kicks to sandals creatively made from coconut fibre, these sustainable shoe designs will definitely have any environmental enthusiast craving to get their hands on these.
12 Biodegradable Footwear Designs
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Blooming Eco-Sneakers
The Virgin Collection by OAT Shoes Features Fully Biodegradable Footwear
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Fully Biodegradable Shoes
The 01Ms are Eco-Friendly Kicks
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Biodegradable One-Time Footwear
The O1M Shoes are Eco-Chic & Perfect in a Crunch
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Funky Decomposable Footwear
Stella McCartney Reveals ‘Biodegradable' Heels
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Coconut Flip-Flops
Po-ZU Natural Footwear Uses Springy Coconut Fiber for Eco-Comfort
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Biodegradable Athletic Attire
The Puma InCycle Collection Lets You Stylishly Save the World
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Mean Green Running Shoes
Brooks' Brand 'Green Silence' Leads in Sustainabilty
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Biodegradable Slip-Ons
OneMoment Shoes by Figtree Factory Studios Decompose Back into the Earth
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Bodacious Biodegradable Kicks
OAT Shoes Limited Skin Collection Uses Compost-able Leather
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Sleek Biodegradable Shoes
The 'PlusMinus' Shoe Degrades Back into the Earth in 90 Days
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Decomposing Soles
Simple Shoes' Soles Biodegrade in 20 Years, as Opposed to 1,000
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Biodegradable Footwear
Eco-Friendly Pumps By Sergio Rossi Made of Recycled Leather
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The Conceptual 'Monstera Mule' by the Unsent Studio is Leafy
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Hybrid Hiking Boots
The Vivobarefoot Tracker Decon FG2 is Foot-Shaped & Flexible
Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
The HOKA Hopara 2 Has a 100% Recycled Knit Upper
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Mushroom-Based Sneaker Boxes
Mr Bailey x adidas Originals OZLUCENT Comes in Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Corn-Cushioned Running Shoes
Saucony Has Launched Sustainable Shoes Using Renewable Materials
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Water-Friendly Sneaker Styles
The Deckers X Lab X-Scape Baja Sneakers Have a Sugarcane Midsole
Decaying Organic Material Footwear
The 'Kajola' Shoe Collection is Plant-Based
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Street-Designed Suede Footwear
Birkenstock Taps Five Creatives for the Zurich and Kyoto Models
Plant-Based Sneakers
'The Plant Shoe' is Made Out of Animal-Free, Sustainable Components
Auxetic 3D-Printed Boots
Auxetic Wear Shoes Perfectly Adjust to Feet in Real-Time
Performance Technology Sneakers
The ECCO BIOM 2.1 X Country is Ready for the Trail
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Futuristic High-Heel Sneakers
This Conceptual Balenciaga Footwear by the OJB Studio are 3D-Printed
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Deadstock-Derived Footwear Collections
These 'Dr. Martens' Shoes Are Made From Surplus Materials
Eco Cloud-Like Slides
The UGG Sugarcloud Slide is Made from Soft, Sustainable Materials
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules
BLUEMARBLE and Diemme Join on a Transformative Footwear
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Lightweight Recycled Running Sneakers
The ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI Sneaker has a Sustainable Build
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
Zero-Waste Vegan Cosmetics
Siita's Biodegradable Plastic Containers Turn Into Organic Compost
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
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
Biomaterial Leather Bags
A Big Indian Story is Bringing Sustainable Fashion to India
Durable Sustainability Trail Shoes
The norda 001 Cinder Trail Shoes Have a Bio-Dyneema Upper
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
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
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
100% Recyclable Sandals
FREEDOM MOSES' Sandals are Cruelty-Free and Available in Various Colors
Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture
The 'Remix Maison' Makes Use of Discarded Footwear
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
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Minimalist Unisex Slides
The Slide from OSON Seamlessly Marries Style with Comfort
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Danish-Design Wool Felt Slippers
Betterfelt’s Line of Indoor & Outdoor Footwear are Comfortable
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
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
Hiking-Ready Sleek Footwear
RÆBURN Joins Timberland on a New Technical Fall 2022 Collection
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Minimalist Performance Sandals
The Chaco Bodhi Sandal Weighs in at 9.56-Ounces
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Flexible Ergonomically Designed Shoes
The VLOMFY 'ACTMOS' is Crafted Out of Biomass Eco-Polymer
Biodegradable Dress Shirts
The Alex Crane Porto Shirts Have a Casual Yet Smart Silhouette
Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
All-Black Vegan Sneakers
Sustainable Footwear Brand Rice Launches an All-Black Vegan Sneaker
Exoskeletal Technical-Themed Footwear
Dior Unveils the New Warp Sandal with Gardening Performance
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Vegan Sneaker Mule Hybrids
adidas Stan Smith Mule Gets a Plant and Grow Design Update
Dynamic Glowing Trail Boots
The Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Boots Has a Flexible Structure
Hybrid Sandal-Style Shoes
The REEF Water Coast Shoes Have a Water-Friendly Construction
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Ultra-Comfortable Boot Designs
HIDDEN.NY and Suicoke Design an Extremely Comfortable Boot
Lifestyle Foam-Based Sandals
The Latest New Balance Sandal Boasts Technical Accents
Upcycled Campsite Footwear
The Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-On Comes in Six Color Options
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Cinnamon-Scented Biodegradable Slides
BioCir Slides are Naturally Colored and Scented
Plastic-Based Soocer Shoes
adidas Launches New 'Parley Boot Pack' Made of Recycled Ocean Plastic
Bag-Transformative Technical Shoes
Nicole McLaughlin Designs her Own Diemme Maggiore Shoe
Carbon-Negative Pigment T-Shirts
The Vollebak Wooden T-Shirt is Made with Compostable Fabric
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
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
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
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
Medical Boot-Inspired Sneakers
MSCHF's AC.1 Sneakers Highlights an Experimental Supportive Look
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Responsibly Designed Boot Styles
The Raeburn Earthkeepers TimberLoop Utility Boot is Tactical
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
Recycled Aluminum Sneakers
The nat-2 Sleek Alchemist Sneaker is Made from PCR Aluminum Foil
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
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
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Story-Telling Unique Sandals
Bodega Joins Suicoke on a New One of One Slide Silhouette
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
Alara Erthnii Designs the Packioli Soap Packaging
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Plant Leather Sneakers
Allbirds' Plant Pacer Features 100% Plastic-Free Plant Leather
80s-Style Vegan Sneakers
Fenics' Footwear Boasts Half of the Carbon Footprint of Other Brands
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Regenerative Footwear Collections
Regenerate by UGG Highlights Supports a Regenerative Future
Sustainably Crafted Organic Shoes
Cariuma Launches its Limited Edition Earth Day Collection
Practical Stylish Boots
SeaVees' Adventure Collection is Both Timeless and Comfortable
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Bio-Based Plastics
Biotic is Developing Biodegradable Plastics from Macroalgae
Plant-Based Sequin Jumpsuits
Stella McCartney's BioSequin Jumpsuit Features Plastic-Free Sequins
Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers
Reformation Launches a New Footwear Silhouette with Veja
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
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
Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
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
Biodegradable Nail Polishes
Re:soil Nail Polishes are All-Natural and Water-Based
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
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Deconstructed Premium Lifestyle Shoes
New Balance Continues to Grow its Ongoing Protection Pack
Supportive Breathable Sneakers
Vionic Sneakers Provide Essential Stability and Support
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
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