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Sneaker brands with values behind that will make you forget about Yeezy

Sneaker brands with values behind that will make you forget about Yeezy
By Antonia Vasile

We all love a good pair of sneakers in our closet (or if you are like me, more). They do go well with everything, whether it’s a formal/casual fit or a dress. With everything that happened with Yeezy, we thought to show you some great alternatives of ethical sneakers brands. Have fun exploring them!

Here are responsible sneaker brands that will make you forget about Yeezy!

PRICING GUIDE

€ | Typically below 100€

€€ | Typically 100€-150€

€€€ | Typically 150€-200€

€€€€ | Typically 200€ or more

1. Womsh

Sustainable Sneakers
Womsh
  • Price | €€€ – €€€€
  • Ethics | #craftsmanship #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition
  • Size Range | EUR 37 – 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’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review Womsh →

2. ACBC

sustainable sneakers brands
ACBC
  • Price | €€ – €€€€
  • Ethics | #modularconcept #closingtheloop #ethicallabor #supportclimatetransition
  • Size Range | EUR 36 – 41
  • Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

ACBC aka “Anything Can be Changed” was born in 2017 from a simple Kickstarter video. Offering innovative footwear inspired to improve the conditions of the planet and the people through a green point of view and technological innovations

Read more about ACBC’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review ACBC →

3. SAYE

sustainable sneakers brands
SAYE
  • Price | € – €€
  • Ethics | #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition #ethicallabor #madeineurope
  • Size Range | EUR 36 – 46
  • Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Born in Barcelona in 2018 by an idea of Marta, Lizzie, and Damian, the brand creates essential but cool designs with bio-based, organic, and recycled materials. With every pair of sneakers sold, Saye plants two trees

Read more about SAYE’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review SAYE →

3. Virón

Sustainable Sneaker brands
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 →

Inform others of your opinion: Review Virón →

4. ROMBAUT

sustainable sneaker brands
ROMBAUT
  • Price | € – €€€€
  • Ethics | #vegan #smallbusinesses #madeineurope
  • Size Range | EUR 35 – 44
  • Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

A vegan accessory brand created in 2013 by Mats Rombaut. They experiment with cultural stereotypes and cross-pollination of archetypal footwear classics. The brand aims to create a new aesthetic of purity, optimism, and gloom, which is very relevant in today’s times

Read more about ROMBAUT’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review ROMBAUT →

5. Komrads

sustainable sneaker brands
Komrads
  • Price | € – €€€
  • Ethics | #vegan #ecopackaging #smallbusinesses
  • Size Range | EUR 36 – 46
  • Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

The brand was founded in 2015, with one sole purpose: creating a responsible cult brand rooted in current culture. They aim to embrace the now with respect to the heritage of the product and the planet

Read more about Komrads’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review Komrads →

6. KOKOLU

sustainable sneaker brands
KOKOLU
  • Price | € – €€
  • Ethics | #ecopackaging #savetheoceans #supportclimatetransition #ethicallabor #womanepowerment #vegan
  • Size Range | US 6 – 11
  • 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 →

Inform others of your opinion: Review KOKOLU →

7. Id.Eight

sustainable sneaker brands
Id.Eight
  • Price | €€€ – €€€€
  • Ethics | #smallbusinesses #ethicallabor #madeineurope #ecopackaging #vegan
  • 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. They aim 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 →

Inform others of your opinion: Review Id.Eight →

8. VEJA

sustainable sneaker brands
VEJA
  • Price | € – €€€€
  • Ethics | #supportclimatetransition #timeless #ethicallabor
  • Size Range | EUR 37 – 41
  • 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 →

Inform others of your opinion: Review VEJA→

9. Norm

sustainable sneakers brands
Norm
  • Price | €€€
  • Ethics | #supportclimatetransition #vegan #smallbusinesses #clossingtheloop
  • Size Range | EUR 36 – 46
  • Status on Renoon | Unverified ❌

Sneakers brand created around 3 keywords: sustainability, transparency and modernity. The sneakers are designed with the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle

Read more about Norm’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review Norm→

10. Stella McCartney

sustainable sneaker brands
Stella McCartney
  • Price | €€€€
  • Ethics | #savetheoceans #ecopackaging #ethicallabor supportclimatetransition #clossingtheloop
  • Size Range | EUR 35 – 41
  • Status on Renoon | Unverified ❌

Founded by the designer Stella McCartney, the brand inherits the ethos of its founder as a supporter of animal rights and is particularly known for the use of vegetarian and animal-free alternatives. They aim to create beautiful, desirable products that are inspired by responsible innovation

Read more about Stella McCartney’s sustainability journey →

Inform others of your opinion: Review Stella McCartney→

 

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