Rounding-up the best eco / ethical kicks to take you from this season to the next.
American Apparel Tennis Shoes
Stats:
- 100% cotton upper and laces
- Rubber sole
- Made in USA
- Available in twelve colors
Best Price: $37.00 (SHIPPED) at American Apparel
Industry of All Nations Kenya Vintage Sneakers
Stats:
- 100% African cotton upper and laces
- 100% natural rubber sole
- Responsibly made in Africa
- Available in four colors
Best Price: $61.00 (SHIPPED) at Industry of All Nations
Autonomie Project Ethletic Sneakers
Stats:
- 100% GOTS certified organic cotton upper and laces
- 100% FSC certified natural latex sole
- GOTS certified dyes
- Fairtrade made in Pakistan
- Available in eight colors
Best Price: $63.51 (SHIPPED) at Autonomie Project
Veja Mediterranée Sneakers
Stats:
- 100% Fair Trade certified organic cotton upper and laces
- 100% sustainably-harvested Amazonian rubber sole
- Made in Brazil in a FLO-Cert and EcoLabel certified factory
- Available in seven colors
Best Price: $79.95 (SHIPPED) at End Clothing
Twins for Peace Classic Sneakers
Stats:
- 100% cotton upper and laces
- Rubber sole
- Responsibly made in Portugal
- Portion of profits donated to charity
- Available in four colors
Best Price: $89.26 (SHIPPED) at C.H.C.M.
Maison Kitsuné Canvas Sneakers
Stats:
- 100% cotton upper and laces
- 100% natural rubber sole
- Designed in France, made in Japan
- Available in one color
Best Price: $196.00 (FREE SHIPPING) at Boylston Trading Co.
This is an update of a feature from 2011. To check out the original post, click here.
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8 Comments
These are great – are you going to do a round-up of slip-ons again this year?
Thanks Meaghan. I hadn’t planned on doing a slip-on hunt. But, I’d be up for it if the interest is there.
I’m a fan of Shoes Like Pottery canvas sneakers..but they’re a bit hard to find in the states
@ Tim SLP’s only domestic stockist is South Willard, and they’re pretty much sold out at the moment. Otherwise, I definitely would have included them.
Thanks,
bb
@brad – well, I’m interested at least! I wore holes through the soles of the slip-ons I had last summer…
I like the first tennis shoe because of the lower sole. Thanks!
Thanks for this! I’ve been searching for a great pair of white canvas sneakers for a few weeks now. I’ve beaten up my chucks, and figured I could try for something new this time around. The IOAN sneaks are calling my name.
So timely for me, I came here from the “Male Pattern Baldness” blog and have been in need of a sneaker upgrade. Quick observation — you don’t list the ubiquitous Tom’s. Is it because they’re played out, because as slip-ons they’re not really “sneakers” in your opinion, or do they not meet the Well Spent standards of “honestly crafted”? Just wondering. Love the site.