Can fashionable and sustainable options for footwear be found using plants? Zen Running Club proves the running shoes can be sleek, stylish and eco-friendly! The kicks ($139) come in a minimalist design and wearable colorways, made from sustainable sugarcane and tree fibers. They have a rocker midsole, versatile enough to propel you forward as you run with your club or run errands.

The shoe is engineered to be light, fast, and responsive, with a stacked rocker midsole that helps propel you forward as you run with your club or running errands. No longer do runners need to make a compromise on performance, sustainability, style and price, as this new running shoe presents a clean, minimalist aesthetic that can be styled however you like, for whatever you’re doing.

With a tagline of “Made from good decisions” the company empowers its consumers with the power to make better decisions. Inspired by the earth, the founders are committed to replacing synthetic materials with plant-based products whenever possible. Zen Running Club continues to push the boundaries of running shoes and apparel through innovation, style and cutting-edge sustainable technologies.

By Kinya Claiborne, STYLE & SOCIETY