If you want to take a step in the ethical direction, Veja shoes offer a brighter future. Priding themselves on their interest in social responsibility, this brand doesn’t put a foot out of line, taking care to ensure their materials are ethically sourced.

The leather is chrome-free, as chrome can oxidise and become toxic, and the rubber is bought directly from the Seringueiro communities in the Amazon rainforest. Thanks to these ethical choices, the brand has helped to preserve 120,000 hectares of the Amazon forest since 2004. Even the linings are crafted from organic cotton and 67% recycled polyester, as Veja put careful thought into each element of their designs. 

The lace-up fastening and rounded toe follow traditional trainer blueprints, while the metallic branding and perforations play with the classic style. If you want to walk a more ethical path, Veja really are a step above the rest.

Outer: Chrome-free Leather. Lining: Textile. Sole: Rubber.