10 eco-friendly sneakers that leave a green footprint

Adidas Originals Nizza Parley

Available in sun-bleached and salt-stained colours, 50 per cent of Nizza Parley sneakers comprise plastic waste intercepted from remote islands, beaches, coastal communities and shorelines

Nike Air Max TW

It is designed by utilising recycled materials from post-consumer and/or post-manufactured waste as a part of the ‘Move to Zero’ sustainability initiative.

Gucci x Adidas Gazelle

These shoes were created with Demetra—the Italian brand’s animal-free leather—produced primarily from sustainably-sourced wood pulp and bio-based polyurethane

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Cactful

The manufacturing of this footwear reduced carbon emissions by 80 per cent compared to using leather for the sneakers.

Prada x Adidas Re-Nylon

Created with recycled plastic waste from oceans and fishing nets, the Prada x Adidas Re-Nylon shoes come in two colours of black and white.

Chloé Nama

The unisex sneakers comprise a mix of materials, with 40 per cent of them being made and handstitched using recycled debris and Leather Working Group-certified suede accents.

Valentino Garavani

This uses recycled and bio-based materials, including viscose and polyurethane, of corn-derived polyols as an alternative to leather.

Allbirds Plant Pacers

Made with plant leather that uses 88 per cent less carbo, the wavy midsole is made from sugarcane, while the outsole comes from natural rubber. The laces come from 100 per cent recycled polyester.

Stella McCartney Fantasia Mickey Loop

As a part of the designer's cruelty-free ethos, this collaboration with Disney earlier this year features the Mickey Loop trainers in non-leather materials like recycled polyester and bamboo.

Nike Air Force 1 x Billie Eilish

These sneakers use sustainable materials—the midsole is made from a synthetic nubuck material that utilises post-consumer recycled content.