Runner-driven sneaker company New Balance (newbalance.com) is on their way to adding an eco-driven collection of shoes to its outdoor line of durable, reliable footwear.

Where most companies might see a pile of old tires, well, as a pile of old tires, Splaff sees raw materials ready to be recycled and repurposed into  their product line. The result? Sustainable goods that not only look good, but are eco-friendly, too.

Okay, so you really aren’t physically taking a shoe from Keds and planting a tree with it. But Keds is giving back to the environment with their new eco-line, and if you buy a pair of shoes, Keds’ll plant a tree in your honour.

So many vegans, vegetarians and animal lovers take a stance by not eating meat, avoiding animal by-products, banishing fur from their closets (and often protesting it on the runway), and trying to be ethically minded in their shopping endeavors, but how often is it that we believe we can’t get around the fact that leather [...]

On the search for sustainable shoes? Add a fresh look to your Spring wardrobe with sneakers made from environmentally friendly materials. Featuring everything from recycled water bottles to organic cotton, these kicks will keep the planet pleased.