11 Recycled Shoe Brands Swapping New Materials For Old
Want to take a stroll down sustainability street with us?
Because we’re sole-d on recycled shoes.
We’re talking tennies made of trash, boots out of bottles, and hemp based high-tops.
All of these and more are used by numerous recycled shoe brands to create on-point foot-styles to keep you in step (environmentally speaking).
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Image by Thesus
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But who makes shoes from recycled plastic, you ask? SAOLA does
Each pair of recycled bottle shoes is made with three to seven recycled PET bottles.
Thesus makes boots and conscious clogs from an impressive 95% recycled materials. While Rothy’s takes recycled material shoes a step closer to full circularity with their twice-recycled materials.
Wondering how we found the best shoes made of recycled plastic and more?
Jump down to the end of the article where we’ll walk you through our process, step-by-step.
QUICKLINKS FOR SHOES MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS
Cariuma Thousand Fell
Vivaia
8000Kicks
Thesus
Allbirds
SAOLA
Eating The Goober
* T h i s p o s t c o n t a i n s a f f i l i a t e l i n k s
Rothy’s Indosole LANGBRETT
1. CARIUMA
About Cariuma
In Certified B-corp Cariuma’s words:
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Their packaging is made with 95% post-consumer recycled materials and they offset carbon emissions through CarbonFund.org
Community & charitable giving:
Rothy’s regularly makes donations to charitable organizations.
Available: Rothy’s
10. INDOSOLE
About Indosole’s Shoes from Recycled Materials
Image by Indosole
Indosole is a Certified B Corp flipping recycled car tires into recycled flip flops and slides.
There are plenty of colors to choose from for men and women, as well as sustainable kids shoes.
Indosole’s Ethical and Sustainability Practices
Materials:
These recycled material shoes are all about turning #TiresToSoles and #SolesWithSoul.
The outsoles are made from recycled tires and the straps are made from “ENVIRO” fiber, a PU alternative made using less water and energy.
The footbeds have an embedded arch support, are 100% waterproof, and feature a mix of recycled EVA and natural rubber.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Indosole’s recycled shoes are made in Indonesia using locally sourced materials.
Their B Corp certification ensures high social and environmental standards are maintained.
Green business practices:
Built to last, they come with a one-year warranty to keep you flipping, not flopping.
Community & charitable giving:
As members of 1% for the Planet, Indosole supports various charities including the WWF, SeaTrees, One Tree Planted, and Save The Children.
Available: Indosole
11. LANGBRETT
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