Converse Renew

Drawbacks: Not as ethical as other brands listed You probably don't associate Converse with ethical sneakers, but as it turns out, they're making some interesting shoes to promote upcycling. They have a few different versions of the Renew shoes. Firstly, they do one-of-a-kind Chucks made from recycled and previously used jeans. They collaborate with Beyond Retro, a sustainable fashion brand, and vintage retailer, to source the pre-used jeans that can be turned into shoes. As well as this, they have a range of shoes whose upper is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.