Incorporating more eco-friendly features into your fashion choices is a fantastic way to give back to the environment, and these upcycled shoe designs are some creative examples of how average items can be turned into a chic pair of practical kicks.
While some people may think that eco-friendly clothing designs and footwear styles are often visually unappealing, these upcycled shoe designs are showcasing that you still dress fashionably while choosing a more sustainable clothing option. These uniquely designed pieces of footwear have all been made from a variety of recycled materials, allowing individuals the opportunity to wear something completely constructed from something else.
From chic designer shoes made entirely from recycled plastic discs to those made from FedEx envelopes, these upcycled shoe designs are offering individuals a unique way to be more sustainable with their footwear choices.
35 Upcycled Shoe Designs
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Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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Shoe Made of Garbage
Nike Trash Talk
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Recycled Rubbish Sneakers
Your Shoes are Rubbish Turns Ocean Trash into Sleek New Shoes
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Shipping Package Kicks
These Civic Duty Shoes Were Created From Fedex Envelopes
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Recycled Denim Shoes
Levi's Creates ‘Reused Jean Shoes' From Vintage Clothing
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Chic Recycled Shoes
PleaseMachine Style Lab Creates Footwear Out of Junked Textile
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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Cork-Based Sports Shoes
The Nike Cork Air Force 1s are an Eco-Friendly Alternative
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Customizable Plastic Footwear
Gaetano Pesce and Melissa Team up to Create Funky Footwear
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Upcycled Plastic Shoes
These Shoes Were Made From Collected Plastic Trash
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Eco-Friendly Denim Shoes
The Puma 'Re-Cut Project' Shoes are Manufactured from Recycled Denim
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Upcycled Blue Jean Slippers
This DIY Project is a Creative Way to Make Use Out of Old Clothing
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Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
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Personified Footwear Sculptures
Artist Gwen Murphy Turns Old Shoes into Expressive Faces
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Crochet Fruit Footwear
These Knitted High Heels Look Like Various Fruits
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Recycled Newspaper Shoes
The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black
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Eco-Chic Footwear
Dacca Boots Are Made From Plastic Bags
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Recycled Skateboard Feet
Get Stoked Over These Haroshi Transparent Shoes
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Subway Sneakers
Above + Below London Recycles Old Subway Seats Into Sneaks
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Recycled Shoes
Yellow Port Shoes Made From Recycled Tires and Trucking Canvas
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Upcycled Advertisement Footwear
The Jimmy Tomczak 'Paper Feet' are Made from Old Billboards
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Upcycled Cellphone Shoes
Walkie Talkies by O2 Shows What Can be Done With Old Handsets
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Empowering Sustainable Shoe Kits
The KLEM Project Aims to Provide Every Malawian With Footwear
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Green Trail Shoes
'New Balance 070' Uses Reduced Waste Design & Recycled Materials
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Recycled Rain Boots
Boots by 'Waste for Life' are Made From Recycled Plastic Bags
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Recycled Football Shoes
The Nike Vapor Untouchable Celebrates College Football Playoffs
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
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Salvaged Plastic Runners
The New Balance 'newSKY' is Made Using Recycled Bottles
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Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
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Time Machine Sneakers
These TARDIS-Painted Sneakers Commemorate Doctor Who
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DIY Armadillo Slippers
The DIY Unu Slippers by Robert Hankey are Completely Orginal
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Recycled Rasta Shoes
The Adidas Nizza Lo Grun is a Green Double Threat
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Upcycled Designer Skates
The Dsquared2 Skate Moss Shoes Aren't Fit for Triple Axels
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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
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Corn-Cushioned Running Shoes
Saucony Has Launched Sustainable Shoes Using Renewable Materials
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Deconstructed High-Top Skate Sneakers
Vans Presents its new SK8-HI RECONSTRUCT Series of Shoes
Decaying Organic Material Footwear
The 'Kajola' Shoe Collection is Plant-Based
Limited-Edition Clogs Collections
Dr. Scholl’s and Re/Done Release Exclusive Clog Collection
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Plant-Based Sneakers
'The Plant Shoe' is Made Out of Animal-Free, Sustainable Components
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The VEJA x Ref Venturi Sneakers are Offered in Two Colorways
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
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
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
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
Vegan Soccer Shoes
These Shoes Are Crafted From Materials Including Castor Beans & Recycled Nylon
Recycled Denim Collections
Fanfare Label's New Denim Collection Features Recycled & Organic Coton
Sustainable Tonal Footwear Capsules
PANGAIA and Timberland Join Forces on a Collection
Lightweight Recycled Running Sneakers
The ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI Sneaker has a Sustainable Build
Sustainable Plastic Black Shoes
ROSE IN GOOD FAITH Delivers a Endless Black Colorway Design
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
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
Affordable Upcycled Fashion
Veepee Partners with Maroussia Rebecq to Launch 'Upcycle Solution'
Denim-Tinged Luxe Chunky Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils a New Denim Triple S Sneaker Model
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
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
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Recycled Leather Footwear Collections
NAMESAKE Debuts Its Exclusive ‘CLIPPERS’ Footwear Collection
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Recycled Car Component Sneakers
The Toyoda Goes x Asics Gel-Sonoma 15-50 is Sustainably Crafted
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
Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
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
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Upcycled Campsite Footwear
The Teva ReEmber Terrain Slip-On Comes in Six Color Options
Ultra-Distressed Shoe Designs
The New BEAMS x PUMA Silhouette is Inspired by Vintage Sweatshirts
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
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
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
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
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
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
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
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creative-Collaborative Custom Sneakers
PHILLLLTHY Designs His Own adidas NMD S1 Sneaker Model
Biodegradable Casual Slides
Balena Designs a Series of Slides Made from Its Biocir Material
Zipper-Adorned Lifestyle Sneakers
PHANTACi and PUMA Unveil the Zipper-Adorned PUMA Suede
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
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
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Recycled Aluminum Sneakers
The nat-2 Sleek Alchemist Sneaker is Made from PCR Aluminum Foil
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Contrasting Embroidered Sneaker Packs
Nike Launches its New Ugly Duckling Pack of Premium Footwear
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'
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
Lightweight Digital Sneaker Customizations
YEEZY Unveils a New Customization Page Online
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
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Regenerative Footwear Collections
Regenerate by UGG Highlights Supports a Regenerative Future
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Responsibly Made Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Reclaimed Leather Line with Gen Phoenix
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
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Textural Panelling Denim Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Fabric-Centric Boro Pack
Deconstructed In-House Sneakers
Helen Kirkum Presents the First Palimpsest Sneaker Model
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
Classic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Levi’s Releases 'Glide' Sneaker Made In Sustainable Leather
Deconstructed Lifestyle White Shoes
Youth of Paris and adidas Join on a Crystal White Campus 80
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Upcycled Hand-Made Shoes
Crimagno Launched a Crowdfunding Campaign for its 'KOBI' Sneaker
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Weatherized Collaborative Leather Shoes
nanamica and PUMA Join Forces on a PUMA Clyde
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
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
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Upcycled 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Upcycled Jars Collection Repurposes Old Containers
Sustainable Debut Runway Shows
BASICKS Presents its New Designs at a Distribution Center
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
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