Would you jog the extra mile for eco-friendly shoes?

Just when you thought you'd forever be crossing finish lines wearing less than eco-friendly shoes, the big names are starting to go green, so these versions are widely available.

Alternative materials like "green rubber" go easy on the petroleum and PVC, which may release carcinogenic dioxins during production.

Some lines forgo the leather and are mostly vegan.

Fair trade supports foreign workers, ensuring they earn a living wage.

Wanna Try?

New Balance - the most socially responsible of the big shoe manufacturers, New Balance recently phased out PVC and has many vegan options.
Veja Sneakers - OK, so this site's in French… but these shoes are hot-to-trot. Fair trade sneaks made using organic cotton, available at Scout ($138).
Brooks Cascadia 2 - developed in part by vegan marathon champion Scott Jurek using "green rubber" that incorporates silicon rather than petroleum ($95).

Ideal Bite's Leftovers Tip - when you're done with them, give them a chance to be reincarnated as playground groundcover.

Source: Ideal Bite