Incorporating more eco-friendly features into your fashion choices is a fantastic way to give back to the environment, and these upcycled shoe designs are some creative examples of how average items can be turned into a chic pair of practical kicks.
While some people may think that eco-friendly clothing designs and footwear styles are often visually unappealing, these upcycled shoe designs are showcasing that you still dress fashionably while choosing a more sustainable clothing option. These uniquely designed pieces of footwear have all been made from a variety of recycled materials, allowing individuals the opportunity to wear something completely constructed from something else.
From chic designer shoes made entirely from recycled plastic discs to those made from FedEx envelopes, these upcycled shoe designs are offering individuals a unique way to be more sustainable with their footwear choices.
35 Upcycled Shoe Designs
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Aluminium Can Recycled Shoes
Tear Your Feet to Shreds?
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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Shoe Made of Garbage
Nike Trash Talk
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Recycled Rubbish Sneakers
Your Shoes are Rubbish Turns Ocean Trash into Sleek New Shoes
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Shipping Package Kicks
These Civic Duty Shoes Were Created From Fedex Envelopes
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Recycled Denim Shoes
Levi's Creates ‘Reused Jean Shoes' From Vintage Clothing
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Chic Recycled Shoes
PleaseMachine Style Lab Creates Footwear Out of Junked Textile
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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Cork-Based Sports Shoes
The Nike Cork Air Force 1s are an Eco-Friendly Alternative
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Customizable Plastic Footwear
Gaetano Pesce and Melissa Team up to Create Funky Footwear
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Upcycled Plastic Shoes
These Shoes Were Made From Collected Plastic Trash
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Eco-Friendly Denim Shoes
The Puma 'Re-Cut Project' Shoes are Manufactured from Recycled Denim
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Upcycled Blue Jean Slippers
This DIY Project is a Creative Way to Make Use Out of Old Clothing
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Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
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Personified Footwear Sculptures
Artist Gwen Murphy Turns Old Shoes into Expressive Faces
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Crochet Fruit Footwear
These Knitted High Heels Look Like Various Fruits
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Recycled Newspaper Shoes
The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black
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Eco-Chic Footwear
Dacca Boots Are Made From Plastic Bags
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Recycled Skateboard Feet
Get Stoked Over These Haroshi Transparent Shoes
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Subway Sneakers
Above + Below London Recycles Old Subway Seats Into Sneaks
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Recycled Shoes
Yellow Port Shoes Made From Recycled Tires and Trucking Canvas
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Upcycled Advertisement Footwear
The Jimmy Tomczak 'Paper Feet' are Made from Old Billboards
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Upcycled Cellphone Shoes
Walkie Talkies by O2 Shows What Can be Done With Old Handsets
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Empowering Sustainable Shoe Kits
The KLEM Project Aims to Provide Every Malawian With Footwear
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Green Trail Shoes
'New Balance 070' Uses Reduced Waste Design & Recycled Materials
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Recycled Rain Boots
Boots by 'Waste for Life' are Made From Recycled Plastic Bags
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Recycled Football Shoes
The Nike Vapor Untouchable Celebrates College Football Playoffs
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
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Salvaged Plastic Runners
The New Balance 'newSKY' is Made Using Recycled Bottles
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Recycled Medical Supply Fashion
'Medic Esthetic' Shoes
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Time Machine Sneakers
These TARDIS-Painted Sneakers Commemorate Doctor Who
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DIY Armadillo Slippers
The DIY Unu Slippers by Robert Hankey are Completely Orginal
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Recycled Rasta Shoes
The Adidas Nizza Lo Grun is a Green Double Threat
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Upcycled Designer Skates
The Dsquared2 Skate Moss Shoes Aren't Fit for Triple Axels
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Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
The Nike C1TY Surplus Keeps Feet Feeling Cool Yet Protected
Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals
The HOKA Hopara 2 Has a 100% Recycled Knit Upper
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Stylish Lightweight Sandals
The CushZ Sandal by Chaco is Comfortable and Versatile
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Plush Textural Artful Sneakers
Nina Chanel Abney Designs her Own Jordan 3 Sneaker
Corn-Cushioned Running Shoes
Saucony Has Launched Sustainable Shoes Using Renewable Materials
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Perforated Breathable Mesh Footwear
The adiFOM Climacool Shoes have an Eco-Friendly Shell
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Water-Friendly Sneaker Styles
The Deckers X Lab X-Scape Baja Sneakers Have a Sugarcane Midsole
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Deconstructed Lifestyle Shoe Series
New Balance's 2002R Protection Pack Grows with Concepts
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs
ECCO and Illya Goldman Gubin Drop the Metropole Seoul Derby
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Sustainable Sneaker Collaborations
The VEJA x Ref Venturi Sneakers are Offered in Two Colorways
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
Sporty Hemp Shoes
New Balance Released the Sporty New Balance 550 Hemp Model
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
Grinded Sneaker-Made Sustainable Shoes
ASICS and Studio Hagel Join Forces on the Stealthy NEOCURVE
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Eco Cloud-Like Slides
The UGG Sugarcloud Slide is Made from Soft, Sustainable Materials
Deadstock-Derived Footwear Collections
These 'Dr. Martens' Shoes Are Made From Surplus Materials
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Recyclable Material Sneakers
The Salomon Xt Pu.re Advanced is Modernly Stylish and Functional
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Vegan All-Season Boots
These Boots Are Crafted With Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Lightweight Recycled Running Sneakers
The ASICS NIMBUS MIRAI Sneaker has a Sustainable Build
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
The Common Projects Hiking Boots are Handmade in Italy
Japanese Upcycling Sneakers
Flower Mountain Invokes Heritage Through its RELOAD Collection
Floral-Adorned Sporty Clogs
adidas and Stella McCartney Expand with a Clogs Silhouette
Responsive Eco-Conscious Sneakers
The Adidas X_PLRBOOST Shoes are Comfy and Stylish
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Sustainable Recyclable Shoe Insoles
PRIMAL Clouds Elevate Every Step with Comfort in Any Shoe
Water-Friendly Travel Sneakers
The Tropicfeel Monsoon Sneakers Come in Five Colors
Denim-Tinged Luxe Chunky Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils a New Denim Triple S Sneaker Model
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers
PUMA Unveils a Pair of Frilly Palermo Denim Sneakers
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Handstitched Denim Sandals
Birkenstock and Jesse Leyva Honors the Art of Boro in New Capsule
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Hybrid Sandal-Style Shoes
The REEF Water Coast Shoes Have a Water-Friendly Construction
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Denim Cut-Out Sneakers
Nike's Chunky Air Max Koko has a Sandal Silhouette for Summer
Woven Sandal Collections
Malibu Sandals Unveils Its New Spring '24 Collection
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Eco-Friendly Low-Top Sneakers
Atoms x Marques Brownlee Present the Atoms x MKBHD Model 251 Low
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Recycled Material Casual Sneakers
Alo Introduces the Recovery Mode Low-Top Sneaker
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear
JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Sustainable Running Shoe Designs
The Circle SuperNatural Runner is Fully Made in Europe
Zipper-Adorned Lifestyle Sneakers
PHANTACi and PUMA Unveil the Zipper-Adorned PUMA Suede
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Recycled Aluminum Sneakers
The nat-2 Sleek Alchemist Sneaker is Made from PCR Aluminum Foil
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Customizable Shoe Insoles
The EcoDasher Insole Comes with Seven Pads for Each Side
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Eco-Friendly Commuter Shoes
Deckers X Lab Unveiled the X-SCAPE RDSTR Eco-Friendly Shoe
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Fruit Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
CLAE's Appleskin Sneakers Approaches Design with Sustainability
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Denim-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers
The Bleached Denim Air Jordan 1 Shoes are Meant to Fade
Responsibly Made Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Launches a New Reclaimed Leather Line with Gen Phoenix
Denim-Made Lifestyle Sneakers
atmos and adidas Refreshes the Samba with the Sambae
Regenerative Footwear Collections
Regenerate by UGG Highlights Supports a Regenerative Future
Eco-Friendly High-Fashion Sneakers
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers Now Come in a Bananatex Option
Upcycled Cork Sneakers
Each SOLE Jasper Chukka Pair is Made with 52 Recycled Natural Wine Corks
Eco-Friendly Biker Boots
H&M's Knee-High Biker Boots are Sustainable
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers
Reformation Launches a New Footwear Silhouette with Veja
Earthy Tonal Rugged Sneakers
Palace Remixes the adidas ZX 10,000 Sneaker Model
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Textural Panelling Denim Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Fabric-Centric Boro Pack
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions
melissa is Releasing Shoes Made from Melfex PVC Material
Nature-Inspired Outdoor Shoe Designs
Notre & Salomon Present an Overview of the Salomon XT-4 Model
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Polished Sustainable Boots
REEF Unveils Eco-Conscious Fall Boot Collection
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Weatherized Collaborative Leather Shoes
nanamica and PUMA Join Forces on a PUMA Clyde
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Deconstructed Premium Lifestyle Shoes
New Balance Continues to Grow its Ongoing Protection Pack
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Simplistic Vulcanized Shoe Capsules
YMC Presents its Vulcanised Sneaker Capsule with 4 Colorways
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Collections
MSGM Releases New Eco-Friendly 'FG1' Sneaker Collection