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Find ethical and sustainable trainers, with ratings for 44 brands of trainers, with recommended buys and what to avoid. In this guide we look at some of the biggest names in sporting footwear like Adidas and Nike, alongside smaller and ethical brands of trainers. 

How ethical is Preworn? Preworn is based in North Wales.

How ethical is Oxfam?

Adidas is the second largest sportswear and sporting goods company worldwide, second only to Nike. Operating in over 150 countries, Adidas has widespread impacts through its massive supply chain.

Nike is the world’s largest supplier and manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel and sports equipment. The company claims to be dedicated to promoting the safety, health and well-being of people and the environment. But how much do its practices live up to its alleged principles? 

One of the world’s best known sportswear brands, Puma has gained notoriety in recent years over former links to illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land. We give an update on the situation and assess Puma's ethics overall. 

Marks and Spencer has long been seen as one of the brands leading a move towards higher ethical standards on the high street.  In this article, we take a look at its ethics including exploring the company’s historical links to Zionism, issues around boycotting M&S, and its approach to workers’ rights and the climate.  

Etsy is a go-to platform for people who want to buy original items from independent traders. It also owns the clothing resale app Depop. But Etsy has recently faced widespread criticism over allegations of withholding payments to sellers, and its operations in illegal Israeli settlements. So how ethical is Etsy? 

Asda is one of the largest supermarkets in the UK – and has repeatedly come under fire over its ethics.  Here we outline the main criticisms of the company. 

Cruelty-free, vegan footwear is on the rise, but most of the time it's made from plastic-based synthetic materials. While many people may want to avoid animal use in the form of leather shoes, are fossil-fuel based alternatives really the answer? We delve into the pros and cons of leather versus synthetic materials for footwear and look at other…

Andy Hughes explains the challenges faced by Shoe Aid, a UK-based charity that aims to eliminate shoe waste by providing shoes to those in need.

There are many problems associated with the fast fashion industry from supply chain issues to high greenhouse gas emissions. Our fashion and clothing guides help you find the most ethical and sustainable brands and companies. Our news and features discuss a cover a broad range of topics including, workers and human rights abuses, toxic…