In a world where we’re all striving to be more mindful consumers to protect our planet, there’s never been a better time to invest in more sustainable footwear styles.
At Gola, we strive to make more planet-conscious decisions, so we’ve curated a collection of our popular trainers in both men’s and women’s styles that use recycled materials.
This blog reveals our five favourite sustainable trainer styles because we believe being planet-conscious shouldn’t impact style! Read on to discover our favourites from the range, how to style them and most importantly, what makes them a more sustainable choice!
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Grandslam ‘88
Never was a trainer so effortlessly chic as the Grandslam ’88. This stunning shoe is inspired by Gola’s heritage lines and is the perfect addition to your trainer collection.
Featuring crisp lines, this classic court white-on-white trainer features a stylish colour pop to complement an otherwise neutral shoe. The Grandslam ’88 takes on eye-catching colour pops , allowing for an abundance of stylish dressing options.
True to authentic Gola style, the Grandslam ’88 is available in men’s and women’s sizes.
For men, these trainers won’t look out of place when paired with chinos for the office, cargo pants on off-duty days or shorts if you want to step into summer in Wimbledon whites, reinventing last year’s ’tennis core’ trend.
For women, the Grandslam ’88 offers several stylish options, so why not pair yours with a swing dress or style them with oversized baggy boyfriend jeans?
Sustainably stylish, with a recycled PU upper, so you can step out in style knowing that you’ve made a planet-conscious choice that transcends trends.
Raven
Embrace a kaleidoscope of colour with Raven, one of our popular women’s trainer styles. Crafted from 100% recycled nylon, the Raven is a trainer with sustainability at its heart.
Our Raven trainer is a stunning choice for any woman who isn’t afraid of colour or statement style. Whatever your colour preference, you’ll find options to suit it in this extensive collection, including pastel shades perfect for spring, autumnal-inspired rich, deep colours and bright colour pops perfect for summer dressing.
The variety of colours in each trainer lends to many stylish looks, whether you opt for a neutral-coloured outfit and let your trainers stand out or choose one of the trainers’ many shades and build your outfit to complement it.
Either way, these trainers would look good paired with jeans or joggers on more relaxed days.
Slam Trident
If you love ’80s-inspired style, our Slam Trident women’s high-tops are the perfect sustainable pick. Inspired by our ever-popular Grandslam line, our Slam Trident high-tops offer a feminine silhouette for those who love this vintage-inspired style.
The Slam Trident high-top features all of the signature styling you’d expect from this classic Gola trainer, but with parts of its upper made from recycled materials to create a more eco-friendly shoe.
A super lightweight sole and classic branding make this trainer the perfect go-to for this season’s looks.
Although Slam Trident high-tops pair perfectly with leggings, jeans and short shorts, we love them styled with a maxi split-denim skirt and an oversized shirt for a chic, contemporary look.
Chicago
A new addition to the men’s Gola collection, the Chicago jogger is the epitome of ’80s track trainer style. This sustainable men’s trainer features a recycled nylon and suede upper and comes in various muted tones, which is ideal for matching many stylish looks.
A heritage style, this lace-up jogger would be perfectly placed when styled with ’80s-inspired track pants for a contemporary take on a retro-inspired look. Or, smarten up your look by pairing them with beige trousers with rolled-up cuffs and an oversized sweatshirt.
Whatever your style preference, from cargo pants to wide-legged jeans, the Chicago trainer is the ideal retro-inspired sustainable style that will provide many versatile dressing options.
Daytona Chute
One of our most popular men’s Gola Classic styles, the Daytona Chute, has now been sustainably reimagined because being a conscious consumer shouldn’t compromise style!
This new version of the Daytona features recycled materials in its parachute nylon upper. Undeniably retro-inspired in its design, this trainer has been lovingly reimagined from Gola’s back catalogues for a modern take on a popular classic design.
Whether you style yours with skinny cuffed joggers or white crew sports socks and shorts, the Daytona Chute is the sporty, off-duty addition you’ve been searching for. Or, to add a casual alternative twist to a classic look, why not pair yours with tapered trousers and a shirt?
For retro trainer lovers everywhere, the Daytona Chute comes in various colourways and is finished with classic Gola branding and signature detailing as a true mark of style.
Whichever style you opt for, you’ll easily recognise our recyclable materials trainer range by looking for the green recycled icon displayed next to each pair. So it’s never been easier to find and invest in a sustainable style. The hardest part will be choosing your favourite pair!
Are old trainers recyclable?
33 billion pairs of shoes end up in landfills every year in the UK alone, and with the increasing popularity of the trainer market, this number is set to continue rising unless we take action.
The good news is that the Gola + JogOn partnership means that you’ll never have to send any of your Gola trainers to landfill again. Your unwanted trainers could give someone the opportunity for an income and you’ll protect the environment by not sending your shoes to landfills to rot for over a thousand years.
JogOn Founder and CEO Tony Piedade pledges to give usable trainers a second chance by putting them to good causes.
To learn how to recycle your unwanted Gola trainers, why not read our Gola + JogOn guide?
Shop for trainers containing recycled materials at Gola today!
Now you know our favourite sustainable styles, why not explore our collection of men’s and women’s trainers containing recycled materials at Gola today? From running styles to heritage classics, you’ll find an extensive selection of planet-friendly styles when you browse the collection! Or, find out more about sustainability at Gola by heading to our Sustainability at Gola page.
