Commerce with a Conscience

The best eco / ethical kicks to take you from this season to the next.

Criteria: Socially responsible. Thoughtfully designed. Affordable.

THE WINNERS

Autonomie Project: Ethletic Low-Top Sneakers

Stats:

• 100% GOTS certified organic cotton upper and laces
• 100% FSC certified natural latex sole
• GOTS certified dyes
• Fairtrade made in Pakistan
• Available colors: black, white, olive, blue

Best Price: $63.00 (SHIPPED) at Autonomie Project

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Vans: Organic Canvas Authentics

Stats:

• 100% ECOCERT certified organic cotton upper
• Rubber sole with 20% recycled content
• GOTS certified dyes
• Made in China in an ISO certified factory
• Available colors: White / kelly green, charcoal

Best Price: $64.28 (SHIPPED) at Vans

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The Working World: Alpargatas

Stats:

• 100% cotton upper (locally sourced)
• Non-toxic and recyclable rubber sole
• Made in Argentina in a democratically run, worker-owned factory
• Production is financed in part by a microcredit loan from The Working World
• Available colors: black, olive, red, raw, plaid, herringbone

Best Price: $26.15 (FREE-SHIPPING) at The Working World’s Amazon Store

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THE RUNNER-UP

TOMS: Harbour Cordones

Stats:

• 100% cotton upper
• Rubber sole
• Leather arch and insole cover
• Made in China in an Interek audited factory
• For every pair purchased, a second pair is donated to a child in need
• Available colors: blue, charcoal, white, khaki

Best Price: $77.78 (SHIPPED) at TOMS

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