1. Aren’t All Running Shoes Vegan?

No, all running shoes are not vegan . Running shoes are basically made of synthetic materials, but some brands use leather linings and other non-vegan elements (glue and dye derived from animals). But recently top running shoe brands like Nike, New Balance and Adidas have started using vegan shoe glue , means all their new leather-free shoes can be considered vegan.

2. What are Vegan running shoes made of?

Vegan running shoes are made of plant-based and synthetic materials such as hemp, cotton, or polyurethane . Also, nowadays, manufacturers have started using recycled plastic bottles, sugar cane, apple peel skins, plant oils, and car tires.