Image via Brooks RunningIf I mentioned recycled shoes…you would most likely immediately think about Toms shoes. The minimalist “Keds-like” shoes that are centered on One for One, donating a pair of shoes to a child in need every time a pair is purchased. But what about those times when you need a little more substance in a shoe? Walking, running, working out? Sacrificing quality could mean sacrificing health in these instances, so eco-friendly running shoes tend to be a final thought when choosing a pair of tennis shoes.
Brooks running shoes have been known throughout the running world to be supportive and have a great fit. Building off the momentum gained by our 2006 Runner’s World International “Best Innovation” Award for our environmentally sustainable development projects, Brooks has introduced the first-ever biodegradable running shoe midsole: BioMoGo. Most of the performance running shoes are produced using BioMoGo and even the shoe boxes are printed using water-based inks. From a sprinting flat, to a trail-walker, Brooks gives you choices to help find the perfect shoe for you. And now that is much more easier knowing that the company is making your running that much healthier for the environment too.
If, in fact, you cannot find that perfect pair of running shoes that is eco-friendly, Nike has an amazing program that recycles every part of the shoe, from the fabric to the rubber, to create running tracks and basketball and tennis courts.
My fashion style is so outdated that I had not heard of Toms. Nike's program is amazing. I always wonder if thrift stores participate in these sorts of programs when they get poor products, or if they just trash them.
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