Fresh Sustainable Sneakers

From Nike to Converse, these are Mother Nature’s favorite kicks.

Footwear is the future, and the future is sustainable.

These days, the best kicks aren’t the ones that only have the crispest laces, the sleekest soles, the grooviest designs and colorways—they’re the ones that have all of those things while also being environmentally friendly, fueling your wardrobe and protecting the ecosystem at the same time.

To stay on-trend and environmentally conscious this season, check out 7 sustainable sneakers below.

1. Revivo Primus Lite II

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All-white sneakers are always in style, and so is sustainability. Revivo’s monochrome sneakers are made from recycled PET product, with an algae-based performance insole—plus, you can get your pair recycled and discounted.

Shop the Primus Lite II for $145 at Revivo.

2. Saye Modelo ’95 Deserto

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Saye’s unisex sneakers are sleek, cool and leave just as good of an impact on the environment as they do your feet. Made from certified genuine suede and recycled mesh and polyester, these chocolate-y brown sneakers are sophisticated and chic, and each purchase equates to 2 trees planted by Saye.

Shop the Modelo ’95 Deserto for $193 at Saye.

3. Cariuma Ibi Knit Sneaker

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In a variety of fit-friendly colors, Cariuma makes simple, minimalistic sneakers for the everyday. Based in Brazil, the brand makes knit sneakers from self-regenerating bamboo and recycled plastics. The better the foot game, the smaller the footprint.

Shop the Ibi Knit Sneakers for $98 at Cariuma.

4. Adidas x Parley Solecourt Shoes

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Ultra-comfy for tennis matches, the Adidas x Parley collab is super supportive and super sustainable. Play for the planet in these high-performance kicks, featuring Parley Ocean Plastic, an up-cycled waste material intercepted on remote beaches, coastlines and islands to prevent it from entering and polluting our oceans.

Shop the Solecourt Shoes for $170 at Adidas.

5. Everlane Forever Slip-On Sneaker

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Everlane’s mission: to create the most eco-friendly sneaker possible. This fully recyclable design is easy and casual, with a slip-on style and timeless shape. Made from sustainably sourced materials, organic cotton and natural rubber, as long as this is in your wardrobe, eco-friendly seems all too easy.

Shop the Forever Slip-On Sneaker for $60 at Everlane.

6. Nike Space Hippie 04

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Out of this world yet good for it at the same time, Nike gives chunky sneakers an intergalactic, groovy look. Trash transformed, the sneaker is made of at least 25% recycled material by weight, yet it’s super light on the foot and has the lowest carbon footprint.

Shop the Space Hippie 04 for $130 at Nike.

7. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Crater Knit

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A sustainable spin on classic high-tops, this engineered stretch-knit shoe is made from at least 35% recucled content. With a speckled sole and monochrome finish, these shoes truly are the (All) Star of the show.

Shop the Crater Knit for $110 at Converse.

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