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Best Vegan Trainers And Sneakers Made From Responsibly-Sourced Leather, Organic Cotton And More
A list of the best vegan, responsibly-sourced leather and sustainable trainers to buy in 2022, from Veja to Stella McCartney.
Vegan trainers and sneakers made from responsibly-sourced leather and sustainable materials are some of the best investments you can make if you’re conscious about your footprint (quite literally) on the environment.
The veganism movement has emerged to become one of the most important issues in recent years and changed the way many of us view its role and power in the realms of fashion, art and eating. One of the biggest ways a consumer can maintain a sustainable wardrobe is to consider how the items they’re buying have been created, from how much its production has resulted in carbon emissions to how it's impacted animals.
Fortunately, several trainer brands are designing sneakers to not only accommodate vegans, but those who are conscious of reducing their environmental impact. From using plant-based fabrics that are strictly vegan, to using recycled and responsibly-sourced materials like plastic bottles in vibrant colourways and timeless silhouettes, companies like Veja, Superga and Stella McCartney are transforming the way we stomp around the world.
Here's a list of the best vegan trainers, as well as those that use responsibly-sourced and sustainable materials, to buy in 2022:
One of the most popular Veja trainer styles in the market, this specific styles was created to celebrate the brand's 10th anniversary, and are made in an organic cotton, coated in resin, and white and pink vegan leather.
We're big fans of Veja trainers here at ELLE UK (and no, not just because Meghan Markle wears them), but mainly due to the brand's mission to create shoes using ethically-sourced materials like wild Amazonian rubber, as seen on these trainers.
Similar to classic white Supergas (as loved by Princess Diana), this low design features a canvas upper, soft terry cloth lining and a rubber sole. Style them with a pair of leather trousers and a Breton tee.
Go green quite literally with these canvas trainers from Veja. Sold as part of its vegan range, this style is made from recycled polyester, organic cotton and rice waste.
Hylo is a certified vegan and B-corp brand which uses materials such as corn spring, natural rubber, algae bloom and water-based glue. We love the sand colourway of the Run 2s.
Say it loud and proud with these basket trainers, featuring a ventilated toe cap and vegan sole that'll keep you looking and feeling cool from dawn... til dawn.
The famous Campo style is made from chrome-free leather, rice waste and organic cotton laces. This is one of our favourite colourways.
With faux leather trims, pull tabs and a designer stamp, we are in desperate need of these cool grey jersey-knit trainers in our lives.
These futuristic-looking trainers are made from a synthetic material and rubber sole, but we love the fact they're vegan and have that big ol' chunky platform. The green colour is an added bonus.
Preppy and vintage, this is an iconic design for the brand which focusses on style and sustainability. Our favourite bit? The embossed logos.
You can't go wrong with a pair of V-10s in our eyes. The design was made to ring in the French brand's 10th anniversary, and is made from responsibly-sourced leather, organic cotton and wild rubber. That red trim is *chef's kiss*.
Sometimes you just need some high tops in life, and 2022 is that moment. The Palladium is made using canvas and rubber, and has gorgeous branding throughout.
Everyone should have a pair of Stan Smiths in their arsenal. These are made with vegan uppers using 50% recycled materials and recycled rubber outsoles.
We're seriously into this beautiful green hue. The Rio Branco is made from Veja's breathable Alvomesh (created using 100% recycled bottles) and feature water-repellant suede to take you from desk to dancefloor with ease.
We're in fear of making the other trainers in this round up jealous, but we think this is our favourite vegan pair of trainers in the list. Look at the colourway! Foil embossed logos, multi-hole lacing, a lightly padded heel... need we say more?
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