Bowing to pressure from environmentally conscious consumers, many footwear brand shops have launched sustainable shoes that are stylish and eco-friendly. These progressive footwear choices are helping to divert waste from landfill and promote a more circular lifestyle for consumers.
One intriguing example of a sustainable shoe is the Futurecraft Loop by iconic sportswear brand adidas. The sneakers are made to be repurposed infinitely, so once they are past their use, they can be recycled to create a new pair. Another notable innovation is rens sustainable sneakers -- each sneaker is made from 300 grams of coffee waste and 6 recycled plastic bottles. The sustainable shoe is also 100% vegan-friendly and made without the use of animal products.
As more consumers seek sustainable and circular products, corporations have had to shift their products and processing methods to meet consumer demands.
47 Sustainable Shoe Innovations
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Waterproof Hemp Sneakers
DopeKicks are 100% Vegan, Eco-Friendly Hemp Shoes with Cork Insoles
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Plant-Based Performance Shoes
VIVOBAREFOOT's Primus Lite II Bio is Made with Renewable Materials
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High-Performance Cork Sneakers
SOLE & United By Blue Created "the World's Most Eco-Friendly Shoe"
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Recyclable Modular Sneakers
'Up-Part' Shoes are Meant to Be Sold as Highly Customizable Kits
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90s-Inspired Vegan Sneakers
Nike Recently Launched the Vegan Air Max 90 Sneakers Made from Sawdust
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Sustainable Corn-Based Sneakers
The Reebok Future Team Launches the NPC UK Cotton Sneakers
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Ethically Made Plant-Based Shoes
SCOOTS' Footwear Product Makes Use of Pineapples, Corn and Cork
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Coffee-Made Waterproof Sneakers
rens is Launching a Sustainable Odor-Free Unisex Shoe
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Sustainable High-Top Sneakers
Converse Renew Canvas is Made from Used Plastic Bottles
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Repurposed Coffee Ground Sneakers
nat-2's Vegan Coffee Sneakers are Made from 50% Coffee Grounds
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Sustainable Zero-Waste Sneakers
Native Shoes' Jefferson 2.0 Slip-On Shoe is Made with 3D Knitting
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Recreated Vegan Leather Sneakers
Stella McCartney and adidas Reinvented the Stan Smith Sneaker
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Low-Impact Eco Sneakers
The Norm Sustainable Sneakers are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
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Elegant Eco Leather Sandals
Christy Dawn's Footwear is Focused on Sustainability and Style
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Eco-Friendly Leather Sneakers
Everlane Boasts an Ultra-Stylish and Minimalist Leather Trainer
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Bespoke Apple Leather Sneakers
Po-Zu Launched A Collection of Apple Skin Sneakers in Two Styles
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Apple Leather Sneakers
Womsh's Chunky Vegan Sneakers are Cruelty-Free and Waterproof
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Upcycled Ocean Plastic Sneakers
adidas Introduces the New Ultraboost Parley LTD Sneakers
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Sustainable Wool High-Top Shoes
Baabuk Releases a New Silhouette of Its Ultra-Comfortable Line
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Upcycled Denim Sneakers
The Converse 'Renew Denim' Chuck 70s Come in Three Washes
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Plant-Based Dyed Sneakers
Nike's Plant Color Collection Boasts Sustainability Values for SS19
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3D-Printed Recycled Plastic Sneakers
The Oliver Cabell 'Phoenix' Sneakers are Eco-Chic
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Vegan Ocean Plastic Footwear
The Duuo 'FENIX' Sneakers are 100% Animal Product-Free
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Luxe Eco-Friendly Fashion
Balenciaga and Farfetch Join Forces on a Collaborative Collection
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Biodegradable Vegan Stilettos
Sydney Brown is Launching a Pair of Environmentally Friendly Heels
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Lightweight Ocean Plastic Sneakers
The adidas Terrex Two Parley Shoes are Made from Ocean Plastic
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Eco-Friendly Wool Runners
APL's Techloom Breeze Merino Wool Sneakers are Highly Sustainable
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Casual Eco-Friendly Shoe Silhouettes
The Pacific Boost an Eco Agenda Through Values & Production
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Exclusive Sustainable Everyday Sneakers
Amour Vert and Veja Boasts an Ethically Produced Model
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Olive Leather Sneakers
thies' Sneakers Repurpose the Leftover Leaves from an Olive Harvest
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Recycled Leather Sneakers
A-COLD-WALL* and Nike Introduced Another Collaborative Footwear Design
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Biodegradable Vegan Sneakers
Veja's 'Campo' is Made Entirely from Clean, Bio-Based Materials
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Tire-Constructed Sustainable Shoes
The Sole of the OTH Shoe is Made with Recycled Tires
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Sustainable Plant-Based Sneakers
The Native Plant Shoe is 100% Animal-Free and Biodegradable
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Chic Eco Material Footwear
The SOLE x United By Blue Shoes are Comfortable and Stylish
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Recycled Ethical Footwear
ANKLECO Makes Footwear from Recycled Plastic and Coffee Grounds
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Climate-Positive Sneakers
Elliott Footwear's Vegan Leather Sneakers Use 100% Recycled Microfiber
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Eco-Friendly Knit Sneakers
adidas & Parley for the Oceans Unveil The UltraBOOST and UltraBOOST X
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Upcycled Plastic-Made Golf Shoes
adidas' TOUR360 XT Parley Sneaker Boasts Eco-Friendly Elements
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Summer-Ready Sustainable Shoes
Everlane Launches the 'Day Glove ReKnit' Just in Time for Summer
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Repurposed Meat Sneakers
Shahar Livne's 'Blood Sneakers' Repurpose Waste from the Slaughterhouse
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Low-Impact Fashion Footwear
Reformation's Shoe Collection Has Eco-Friendly Flats, Heels & More
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Eucalyptus Fiber Running Shoes
The Allbirds Tree Toppers are Eco-Friendly and Odor-Repelling
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Recycled Waste-Crafted Sneakers
Ecoalf's Shao Sneakers are Made from Algae and Ocean Plastic
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Circular Economy Sneakers
adidas' Futurecraft Loop Footwear Design is Fully Recyclable
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Repurposed Wood Shoes
Hey Dude Shoes' Wally Flex-wood Style Helps to Protect Kiwi Birds
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Low-Impact Sustainable Sneakers
Tread by Everlane is a Label Working to Offset Carbon Emissions
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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
Hyper-Comfort Eco Sneakers
The Nike InfinityRN 4 Features the Brand's ReactX Foam
Mushroom-Based Sneaker Boxes
Mr Bailey x adidas Originals OZLUCENT Comes in Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Versatile Hiking Shoes
The adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2 Sneakers are Ready for Adventure
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Seasonal High-Performance Sneakers
The Adidas NMD_S1 Now Comes in Understated Color Options
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
Luxurious Minimal Sneakers
On x LOEWE Introduce the Sustainable Cloudtilt Collaboration
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
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
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
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
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The VEJA x Ref Venturi Sneakers are Offered in Two Colorways
Sporty Hemp Shoes
New Balance Released the Sporty New Balance 550 Hemp Model
Sustainable Performance Sneakers
The Salomon PULSAR REFLECTIVE ADVANCED Comes in Three Colors
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
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
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
Recyclable Material Sneakers
The Salomon Xt Pu.re Advanced is Modernly Stylish and Functional
Movement-Focused Performance Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the 'NMD V3' in Six Colorways
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 Deep Sea Sneakers
The New Nike Air Max Terascape Plus Sneakers Channel the Ocean
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
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
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
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
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
Multi-Color Green-Accented Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the 'Black/Green' Warped Runner Colorway
Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Max Flyknit Venture
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
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
Innovation-Forward Running Shoes
The adidas SWITCH FWD Boasts Enhanced Performance
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Minimally Designed Lifestyle Shoes
adidas Unveils a Close Look at its Recon Pack of Stan Smiths
Supportive Ocean Plastic Sneakers
The adidas Supernova 2.0 is Being Launched in Four Colors
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
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
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Sustainable Hemp Sneakers
SeaVees x Jungmaven Debut a Limited-Edition Hemp Sneaker
Sustainable Joint Outdoor Capsule
Norse Projects and adidas Join Forces on a Capsule
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
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'
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
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
Futuristic Collaborative Fall Footwear
BOTTER and Reebok Present New Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
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
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
Ultra-Soft Suede Sneakers
Puma and nanamica Launch the 'Suede Vintage' Collection
Sustainable Gray Sports Apparel
Nike Launches its Innovative 'Nike Forward' Apparel Range
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
Reworked Futuristic Blue Sneakers
Philllllthy and adidas Join on a Blue NMD S1 Sneaker
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
CAMPER Launches All-New Sneaker Silhouette, the 'KARST'
Plant-Based Footwear Outsoles
The PLIANT Cured Natural Rubber Outsoles are 100% Bio-Based
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
Vegan Cheeseburger Sneakers
Future Farm & MattB Customs Created the Force of Nature Sneakers
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
Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers
adidas Y-3 Presents New Shoes Inspired by Contra-Natural
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Trail-Ready Durable Footwear
adidas Delivers the New UltraBOOST DNA XXII Sneaker in New Colorways
Hybrid Comfort Sneaker Styles
The Clarks Nature x One Navy Combination Sneaker is Sporty
Mushroom Leather Colorful Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon's New adidas Gazelles use Mylo Leather
Regenerative Footwear Collections
Regenerate by UGG Highlights Supports a Regenerative Future
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
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
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
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
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Version of its Warped Runner Sneaker
Textured Sustainable Lifestyle Sneakers
Oi Polloi Joins adidas On the New Salford Sage Sneaker
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Levi’s Releases 'Glide' Sneaker Made In Sustainable Leather
Progressive Comfy Running Shoes
adidas Launches the New Cushioned 4DFWD Running Sneakers
Summery Sporty Platform Mules
adidas Presents its New adiForm Stan Smith Mule for SS23
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
Textural Green Suede Sneakers
Nike Presents a Shaggy Green Suede Air Force 1 Low Model
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
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
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
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
Upgraded Athleisure Sneakers
adidas Unveils the 'NMD V3' in a Wide-range of Colorways
Safari-Themed Skateboard Sneakers
Nike Launches New Dunk Low Sneakers in the Safari Series
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Forest-Inspired Experimental Shoes
HAL STUDIOS Joins ASICS to Extend the Design Thinking Project
Supportive Breathable Sneakers
Vionic Sneakers Provide Essential Stability and Support
Deadstock Fabric-Constructed Sneakers
Our Legacy WORK SHOP Drops a New Sustainable Vans Sk8-Mid LX
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
Simplistic Vulcanized Shoe Capsules
YMC Presents its Vulcanised Sneaker Capsule with 4 Colorways
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Collections
MSGM Releases New Eco-Friendly 'FG1' Sneaker Collection