Kicks with a conscience: 10 ways to wear eco-friendly runners

"Zero-waste policies, cruelty-free textiles, low-carbon styles, and limited production runs are just some of the ways we can expect to step into a new era..."

Top of the crops: Sampla's appleskin runners

When it comes to fashion, it’s sadly ironic that runners (sneakers or trainers, if you will) have such a high carbon footprint. 

According to one study, a single pair generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for a week.