The trendiest and chicest sneakers that Parisians are raving about
Ethics are chic! And the fashion world has understood this well, as even in the sneaker section, eco-friendly alternatives are becoming increasingly numerous. Just as stylish as they are comfortable, these sneakers are the new stars of our wardrobes, adding a sporty touch to each of our outfits. Here are our favorite places to choose green sneakers without compromising on style. For more selections, check here!
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Stella McCartney
The pitch: A flagship of responsible fashion since its inception in 2001, Stella McCartney continuously offers alternatives to animal materials for her collections. Her latest creation: the first vegan Stan Smith!
The green touch: For her sneakers, the English designer combines sportswear fashion and couture spirit by organic cotton, “sustainable” viscose and recycled polyester.
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Veja
The pitch: Created in 2004 by two former HEC students, the French brand Veja is the true pioneer in the field of eco-friendly sneakers.
The green touch: Manufactured in Brazil with respect for fair trade – Audits FLO-Cert / Fair Trade Certification Max Havelaar – the company uses organic cotton, chrome-free and vegetable-tanned leather , natural rubber, and recycled polyester.
The founding duo strictly follows their greenhouse gas reduction policy and in addition to their ethical and environmental commitments. The brand has a unique feature that sets it apart from its competitors: it spends no budget on advertising and marketing.
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Balzac Paris
The pitch: The brand known for its literary sweatshirts has made responsible fashion its flagship and advocates for ‘slow fashion’ since its creation in 2014. Four years later, Balzac even launched a TPR (Toujours Plus Responsable) program, striving to adhere to it as much as possible.
The green touch: In addition to using eco-friendly, less polluting materials such as Tencel Lyocell and organic cotton, Balzac practices recycling and reusing fabrics to create their new collections.
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N’Go Shoes
Le pitch : La marque de sneakers a été créée par deux amis voulant mettre à l’honneur les savoir-faire traditionnels vietnamiens. Dans leur collection, chacun des motifs représente un lieu emblématique du Vietnam.
The green touch: The weaving is done by hand, supporting the traditional craftsmanship of Vietnamese artisans from ethnic minorities. The brand also helps fund schools, enabling the education of children in the poorest villages of Vietnam..
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Yatay
The pitch: A newcomer in the sneaker world, Umberto de Marco aims to be both ecological and luxurious.
The green touch: Certified Vegan by PETA, these sneakers favor organic and renewable products. They are handmade in Italy from bio polyols, recycled polyester, natural resin, recycled rubber, and foam scraps. 100% eco-friendly, they feature hemp laces.
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JULES & JENN
The pitch: Created in 2016 by a passionate traveling couple, JULES & JENN offers responsible shoes and accessories at an affordable price.
The green touch: The brand manufactures its collections in Portugal or Spain and uses traceable European raw materials. For their leather pieces, they use leather tanned in Europe, adhering to strict environmental standards. We also love their complete transparency about the final price.
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The collab we love: Reformation x New Balance
The pitch: Launched in 2009 by former model Yael Aflalo, Reformation offers highly attractive eco-friendly fashion, favored by the most stylish fashionistas. So, when the brand decided to step into the sneaker world, it chose to collaborate with New Balance, to combine their strengths and push the boundaries of innovation.
The green touch: The result? The five pairs from this collaboration are made from environmentally materials: recycled polyester for the linings, chrome-free tanned suede, and inserts made of EVA foam and BLOOM algae.
