3 shoe brands leading the way in sustainable fashion
When we think about head-to-toe fashion, we often focus on accessories, tops, and bottoms, but often forget about shoes. Sneakers are our companions, enduring the daily grind, weathering the elements, and carrying us countless miles. Footwear is more than style—it needs to be durable and sustainable to support our personal journeys and the planet.
Here are 3 trailblazing sneaker brands leading the way in sustainable fashion:
8000Kicks is 100% carbon neutral making shoes from hemp, one of the most sustainable materials available. Their shoes are vegan, recyclable, and almost completely compostable. They plan trees for every order sold to offset every bit of CO2 and their carbon footprint per pair of shoes is 70% less than other companies.
Etiko is committed to ethical and sustainable practices in every step of their production process. This Australian brand uses 100% organic cotton and 100% biodegradable natural rubber from Sri Lanka. They are on track to a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2020 for their entire supply chain and have eliminated plastic from packaging by using cardboard swing tags and packaging.
Koio combines luxury with sustainability, producing high-quality, vegan, handcrafted shoes that are both fashionable and eco-conscious. Their shoes are crafted in Portugal by artisans that earn a fair wage for their beautiful work. They use recycled plastics whenever possible for mesh uppers and in soles or materials made from naturally derived materials instead.
