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Saucony Originals launch zero-percent plastic shoe

Saucony Originals is launching its first low environmental impact model this month, made from seven natural and renewable materials and does not contain plastic or petroleum derivatives. Described as a “very important milestone” for the high-performance apparel and sports shoe brand, the new Jazz Court RFG combines classic shoemaking techniques...

Mar 3, 2021

Fashion

Vivobarefoot aims to drive change with a renewed focus on hero products

Vivobarefoot is declaring “our best is not good enough” in a call to action to the rest of the footwear industry to review and improve their product designs and value chains to better protect people and the planet. In a stand against ever-expanding product catalogues within the footwear industry, Vivobarefoot is launching a renewed and improved...

Mar 2, 2021

Fashion

Sporty and Rich teams up with Clarks Originals

Lifestyle brand Sporty and Rich has collaborated with Clarks Originals to redesign its iconic Wallabee silhouette placing sustainability at the heart of the design. Each aspect of the design and production of the shoes was made “very deliberately” explains both brands, with sustainability being of great importance to the new look. Clarks...

Feb 9, 2021

Fashion

Air and Grace launches ‘Repurpose’ capsule collection

Air and Grace is doing things differently this Black Friday, instead of offering discounts, the British footwear brand is launching a special edition ‘Repurpose’ capsule collection made from surplus materials, in a bid to minimise waste and champion responsible shopping. Launching on November 27, the new Air and Grace collection is part of the...

Nov 27, 2020

Business

Ugg unveils new long-term sustainability commitments

Footwear brand Ugg, part of Deckers Brands, has unveiled new long-term social and environmental sustainability commitments with the launch of a new ‘Feel Good’ platform dedicated to people and the planet. Focused around three key pillars, environment, community and innovation, Ugg is looking to showcase transparency as well as accountability...

Oct 19, 2020

Fashion

Adidas launches new fully recyclable shoe

Sportswear giant Adidas has launched a fully recyclable sustainable running shoe as part of its ‘Made to be Remade’ project. The Adidas UltraBoost DNA Loop, was unveiled as part of the sportswear brand’s newCreators Club Week, and have been created from a single material with zero glue. This means that the high-performance shoes can be returned...

Oct 14, 2020

Fashion

Vivobarefoot to launch re-commerce website to sell repaired shoes

Minimalist shoe company Vivobarefoot is looking to become the first shoe brand in the world to launch a re-commerce site, selling repaired or returned shoes, in an effort to reduce the mass volumes of shoes that end up in landfill. The brand states that more than 25 billion shoes are produced every year, and 90 percent of these end up in...

Jul 16, 2020

Fashion

Ancient Greek Sandals launches upcycled collection

Footwear brand Ancient Greek Sandals has been using lockdown to design and develop a new collection of entry priced sandals for pre-spring 2021 using surplus materials to help maintain factory workers jobs during the pandemic. The upcycled sandal collection has been developed in partnership with their factory, explained the footwear brand after...

Jun 17, 2020

Fashion

Yogi Footwear launches women’s collection

Premium and sustainable shoe brand Yogi Footwear has launched a women’s edit of staple styles to their range for autumn/winter 2019, expanding upon its successful men’s collection. The women’s collection features two core styles in six colours adapted from the brand’s contemporary men’s range, with the aim of offering “comfortable, stylish,...

Sep 11, 2019

Fashion

Reformation launches first-ever shoe collection

Reformation, the Los Angeles-based ready-to-wear brand known for its youthful, sustainably made clothing, is stepping into a new category, launching its first-ever footwear line, Ref Shoes. FashionUnited recently learned of the new collection, which is available at Reformation’s website. The new collection, which starts at 128 USD, features 11...

May 10, 2019