Ethletic: the sustainable, fair, and 100% vegan sneaker

When style, comfort, and ethical commitment meet, you get Ethletic. This pioneering German brand creates sustainable sneakers with a timeless design, crafted with respect for workers, the planet, and animals. At L’Envol du Colibri, we love to share inspiring stories of brands that are reinventing fashion—making it fairer, greener, and built to last.

From football to fair sneakers – the Ethletic story

Ethletic’s journey began in 1998… not with a shoe, but with a fairly produced football made from FSC®-certified natural rubber. This first product laid the foundations for a transparent and responsible production model.

In 2004, the brand took a bold step forward by launching the world’s first Fairtrade-certified sneaker made from organic cotton. Since then, Ethletic has stayed true to its mission: crafting ethical footwear that respects people, nature, and animal welfare.

Certified, responsible materials

Fairtrade organic cotton

Every pair of Ethletic sneakers is made from organic cotton grown by Fairtrade-certified cooperatives. This label ensures a minimum price for producers and funds community projects such as education and healthcare.

FSC®-certified natural rubber

The soles are made from natural rubber sourced from responsibly managed plantations. This renewable resource is harvested without harming biodiversity.

100% vegan and PETA-Approved

No animal glue, no beeswax, no leather: Ethletic sneakers are PETA-Approved Vegan. A conscious choice for anyone looking to wear vegan footwear that matches their values.

A tangible and transparent social commitment

Ethletic doesn’t just provide fair working conditions—it also donates part of its revenue to the Talon Workers Welfare Society, an organisation run directly by the factory workers in Pakistan.

And here’s something special: thanks to the Tip Me platform, customers can even tip the worker who made their pair of sneakers.

Finally, Ethletic makes its entire supply chain traceable via the Tracycle platform. From the cotton fields to the workshop, everything is visible—proof that transparency is more than just a marketing claim.

Why we love Ethletic at L’Envol du Colibri

At L’Envol du Colibri, we select brands that share our values:

• Ethical and transparent production

• Sustainable, responsible materials

• Genuine social commitment

For us, Ethletic perfectly embodies the idea of “walking differently”: moving forward with style, comfort, and conscience.

Discover Ethletic in-store or online at L’Envol du Colibri, and make every step a step towards a fairer world.