A one-time purchase from over the border, Etiko (Australia) makes hi-top sneakers made with fair trade organic cotton. Made ethically in Pakistan and sent in cardboard packaging, the soles are natural latex rubber and soles have built-in support, with nontoxic dyes and no animal glues. This company also offers sneakers for children.
Sneakers have been around since the 1800s (when rubber-soles were invented for people to play tennis or croquet), Converse was the first brand in 1908, joined by Nike and Adidas years later (K-leather sneakers are made from kangaroos, their joeys left to die). These brand are made ethically from vegan materials. Wipe clean with a damp cloth (if laundered, use a microplastic catcher).
As most vegan sneakers are sold online, get feet measured at a shoe shop (or measure your own feet). If you’re a half-size, it’s best to order the bigger size, but to try find the exact size (European brands don’t offer half sizes).
