Typical price
£32
What it is
Fair trade sneakers made from 100 per cent organic cotton canvas with a tough rubber sole
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What you need to know: Ethletic Classic Low Cut Sneakers
We like:
Their fair trade and FSC credentials; the classic design; their value for money
We don't like:
That they look a lot like Converse All Stars; that they don't have organic and vegan certifications
SmartPlanet judgement:
Ethletic scores highly on every front. The FairDeal Trading Partnership pays two Fairtrade premiums and uses organic cotton and FSC-certified rubber. The trainers' robust design means they won't fall to pieces; they're comfortable, affordable and fashionable. What more could you want from a shoe?
Score breakdown:
9.2
Full review:
For no apparent reason, Converse All Stars -- or any trainers that look like them -- have in recent years become the height of cool-dom. It seems everyone is wearing them, from rock stars to mums to trendy teens, and it looks like they are here to stay. So it is just as well that an ethical alternative exists. Continue reading...
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