Once upon a time, actual shoes used to be a thing – it's a distant memory for us too. Since trainers trickled into mainstream dressing over the past few decades, we've never looked back.
You don't need us to tell you that they needn't only be worn for sporting activities. Trainers are super versatile – think the finishing touch to an otherwise more dressy ensemble or teamed alongside baggy jeans for maximum cool-girl appeal.
Honestly, we get it – literally nothing beats the feeling of unboxing a fresh pair of trainers, which explains why so many of us are simply obsessed with our casual footwear wardrobe.
If your shopping habits are anything like ours, buying a pair of trainers is a joyous affair – but perhaps it might be time to bump your ecological impact a little higher up on your agenda?
What makes it a sustainable trainer?
For a while now, brands have been starting to cotton on to the fact that consumers are increasingly interested in shopping more sustainably. The fashion industry is a major contributor to global warming, and so switching up your usual choices for more eco-friendly options is a great way of reducing your carbon footprint.
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach towards sustainability. Some brands are forgoing animal-derived leather and developing alternative fabrics created from fruit and vegetable skins, others are transforming plastic bottles into laces, some are even reworking their classic designs to make them more environmentally friendly, meaning you needn't compromise on style.
How we chose:
- Style and versatility: When combing through the internet's top fashion sites for the best pairs of sustainable trainers, we made sure that each of our picks felt ultra-wearable and relevant for SS24.
- Sustainable credentials: All the pairs we've highlighted are from a sustainable label or manufactured in a way that is ecologically responsible.
Hello! Fashion shares the best sustainable trainers to add to cart:
Why you should trust me:
Orin Carlin is Hello! Fashion’s SEO Content Writer. Promising to leave no stone unturned in the name of fashion and beauty journalism, she is the proud creator of our ‘Try The Trend’ series. With a particular interest in formula innovation, microtrends, royal and bridal beauty, perfume, rituals, treatments, fashion history and vintage icons, she can either be found interviewing major industry names (previous subjects include Georgia May Jagger, Mary Greenwell and Sam McKnight) or scouring the internet for must-have pieces. It's not just a job; it's a personal quest to unearth noteworthy pieces that resonate with style and beauty enthusiasts.
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