Running shoes are different to regular sneakers, in that they are specifically designed to more protect your ankles and knees, while on the move. But there’s no need to buy running shoes made from leather or polyester, these brands are made from eco recycled materials, all vegan-friendly. As most vegan shoes are 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.
Read the posts on helpful tips for safe outdoor running, and choosing sustainable running clothes.
KARHU offers a range of vegan running shoes. They feature mid-cushioned foam for underfoot protection and designs to cradle the foot both flat, up and downhill. In various styles and colours. Run and Become also offers good vegan running shoes for men and women.
Vegan Running Shoes to Support a Farm Sanctuary
Fiona Oakes is an amazing woman. Missing one kneecap, she nevertheless trained to become a firefighter. Then opened a farm sanctuary (running marathons to raise money). Then created vegan running shoes with profits to help the animals. These have breathable water-resistant uppers and deep outside outsole lugs for traction on all terrain, and a storage pouch on the tongue.
Vegan Running Shoes for Healthy Blood Flow
Bahé makes eco-friendly vegan running shoes made with natural rubber, sugarcane insoles and footbeds made from mostly corn (and linings with recycled polyester). The shoelaces are made from organic cotton. Made ethically, they are sent in compostable packaging, with a tree planted, for each pair sold.
These clever running shoes are designed for healthy blood flow and help to reduce inflammation, using grounding technology.
