The best eco / ethical kicks to take you from this season to the next.
Criteria: Socially responsible. Thoughtfully designed. Affordable.
Autonomie Project: Ethletic Low-Top Sneakers
Stats:
- 100% GOTS certified organic cotton upper and laces
- 100% FSC certified natural latex sole
- GOTS certified dyes
- Fairtrade made in Pakistan
- Available colors: black, white, olive, blue
Best Price: $63.00 (SHIPPED) at Autonomie Project
Size chart here, company info here.
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Vans: Organic Canvas Authentics
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- 100% ECOCERT certified organic cotton upper
- Rubber sole with 20% recycled content
- GOTS certified dyes
- Made in China in an ISO certified factory
- Available colors: White / kelly green, charcoal
Best Price: $64.28 (SHIPPED) at Vans
No size chart available, company info here.
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The Working World: Alpargatas
Stats:
- 100% cotton upper (locally sourced)
- Non-toxic and recyclable rubber sole
- Made in Argentina in a democratically run, worker-owned factory
- Production is financed in part by a microcredit loan from The Working World
- Available colors: black, olive, red, raw, plaid, herringbone
Best Price: $26.15 (FREE-SHIPPING) at The Working World’s Amazon Store
Size chart here, company info here.
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TOMS: Harbour Cordones
Stats:
- 100% cotton upper
- Rubber sole
- Leather arch and insole cover
- Made in China in an Interek audited factory
- For every pair purchased, a second pair is donated to a child in need
- Available colors: blue, charcoal, white, khaki
Best Price: $77.78 (SHIPPED) at TOMS
Size chart here, company info here.
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