Moon walking with Responsible Sneakers

Sneakers are a very hard category also for their recyclability. As always, Renoon is about progress rather than perfection. So, you can opt for responsible fabrics – like apple skin and organic cotton – who don’t waste as much water as conventional fabrics or a secondhand pair.

Here are responsible sneaker brands for you to discover, enjoy!

PRICING GUIDE

€ | Typically below 100€

€€ | Typically 100€-150€

€€€ | Typically 150€-200€

€€€€ | Typically 200€ or more

1. Womsh

• Price | €€€€
• Ethics | #craftmanship #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition
• Size Range | EUR 36-41
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Founded in 2014, the brand produces high-quality Italian sneakers that aim to respect the planet and those who live on it. Womsh sneakers are 100% Made in Italy

Read more about Womsh’ sustainability journey →

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2. Virón

• Price | €€€
• Ethics | #vegan #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition #madeineurope #closingtheloop
• Size Range | EUR 36-47
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Based in Paris, Virón is a plant-based footwear brand with a focus on circularity and a philosophy deeply rooted in youth and counterculture

Read more about Virón’s sustainability journey →

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3. Veja

• Price | €€-€€€
• Ethics | #ethicallabor #timeless #supportclimatetransition
• Size Range | EUR 35-47
• Status on Renoon | Unverified ❌

Since 2005, VEJA has been making sneakers differently. The brand’s mission is to create a positive impact, with one foot in design and the other in responsibility. They aim to design sneakers that will stand the test of time, and incorporate innovative eco-materials along the way

Read more about VEJA’s sustainability journey →

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4. Kokolu

• Price | €
• Ethics | #vegan #savetheoceans #ethicallabor #womenempowerment #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition
• Size Range | EUR 36-41
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Inspired by the bold beauty of mother earth, KOKOLU is a certified B-Corp lifestyle brand that uses 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, plant-based and compostable materials (including cornstarch and bamboo) in their bold and timeless accessories.

Read more about KOKOLU’s sustainability journey →

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5. Id. Eight

• Price | €€€
• Ethics | #smallbusinesses #ethicallabor #madeineurope #vegan #ecopackaging
• Size Range | EUR 36-46
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Offering responsible sneakers with a refined design that is inspired by the founder’s oriental/minimal identity and her 90s-inspired creativity. Id. Eight aims to help advance innovative eco-materials such as apple and grape peels, pineapple leaves, recycled cotton and polyester

Read more about Id. Eight’s sustainability journey →

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6. Flamingo’s Life

• Price | €€€
• Ethics | #vegan #biodiversity #madeineurope
• Size Range | EUR 36-46
• Status on Renoon | Unverified ❌

Flamingos’ Life is a brand founded in 2015 by three Spanish friends – veganism is a vehicle of change for the founders of Flamingos’ Life. It is the key to reducing CO2 emissions, saving water and respecting the lives of other living beings. The focus is on the use of innovative, natural and recyclable materials. Flamingos’ Life produces locally in the hometown of the founders (Spain – Elche) and is committed to animal rights, the environment and a sustainable economy.

Read more about Flamingos’ Life’s sustainability journey →

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Got any other responsible sneaker brand in mind? Suggest it and see it soon on Renoon!