Men's Vegan Running Sneakers

The vegan running shoe, sporty, elegant and urban.

The 90s sporty-looking sneaker finally has its vegan and eco-friendly version: discover our Raven model!

To create our ethical sneaker, we focused on combining three fundamental criteria: a sporty design without compromising style, unparalleled comfort, and the must-have in terms of manufacturing ethics.

From the choice of materials making up its outer covering to that of its sole, nothing has been left to chance in the design of our ethical running shoe. Have you noticed? The men's model of the Raven has a spoiler on the heel that is not present on the women's model.

Rest assured, this is not a design error, but rather a production alternative. Indeed, the sole originally chosen did not cover all the sizes offered, from 35 to 46. We therefore decided to decline its sneaker in two distinct versions, to be able to offer it to both women and men. This is also the COG spirit: to serve everyone fairly, without making anyone jealous!

Our collection of eco-friendly men's sports sneakers is 100% vegan , made using an eco-responsible model, and produced with respect for humans in Portugal.

Undeniably sportswear due to its cut and inserts, our Raven will perfectly accompany your various clothing styles thanks to its fine line, as well suited to casual jogging for a sporty chic look, as to a dressy outfit or slim jeans. Choose the color variation that suits you best and let your creativity speak.

Our Raven range comes in a wide range of colours to add some pep to your wardrobe and meaning to your purchases.

Do you like dark tones? Let our black or black/red vegan sneaker be the finishing touch to your favorite outfit. Do you want a more sober and elegant ethical running shoe? Opt for the gray or white vegan sneaker model .

Want some color this summer (it also works to liven up a gloomy fall)? Discover our colorful coral Raven to liven up your daily life! For a sparkling style, also discover the fir green vegan sneaker or the Bordeaux .

And since we want to bring much more than just quality aesthetics to our sneakers, discover its ethical, responsible and 100% vegan composition.

An exceptional design for our vegan running shoe

Creating a vegan running shoe for men that is both stylish and ethical: this is the challenge that COG wanted to take up by working hard on the design of the Raven. Produced in Europe in a small family business, whose know-how has made it famous, and where working conditions are impeccable, our sneaker has been entirely designed to meet the expectations of the most demanding fashion enthusiasts in terms of ethics, aesthetics, comfort and sustainability.

Born from the association between ecological and recycled materials , our ethical running shoe skillfully combines cork, rubber, PET or recycled polyester for a result that is as stylish as it is environmentally friendly. More than just a detail, it is a production choice that allows us to defend our ecological and moral values.

Clean lines, dynamic shape, cleverly matched colors: the Raven offers a retro and sporty look with the most beautiful effect. From the most sober models (black, white, gray, etc.) to colors that catch the eye (coral, burgundy, etc.), there is something for everyone!

This ethical running shoe with breathable and anti-perspirant materials has all the arguments to become your perfect everyday ally for a dynamic, trendy and responsible look. In any season, it goes wonderfully with jeans for a classic style, chino pants for a casual outfit, or even with shorts on hot summer days.

Ultimately, the Raven is a vegan running shoe for men with a design that is both retro and trendy, a model with a strong identity, which can be combined with a multitude of styles. We guarantee it: this sneaker will quickly become a must-have in your wardrobe, which you will enjoy wearing all year round!

A production of vegan, ecological and responsible sneakers

The COG vegan sports sneaker, created to combine ethics and style!

Finding a pair of sneakers with a sporty style is easy; whether these sneakers are vegan and environmentally responsible is less so.

At COG, we don't just think about aesthetics. We are looking for meaning and we want our cruelty-free sneakers to be designed in the image of our values.

For this, we designed our Raven and our other models of sneakers for men without animal leather and our glues, water-based, are also free of animal materials, for vegan men's sneakers labeled PETA APPROVED VEGAN .

The best part is that by supporting cruelty-free fashion , you are also supporting eco-responsible production !

Made from synthetic fibers, the production of our men's sneakers generates a carbon impact 2 to 20 times less than that generated by a similar shoe made from animal leather.

The Raven is a clever combination of nubuck, faux leather and cotton materials, depending on the version. The black/red model , for example, consists of a nubuck outer shell (47% PET/53% polyester), a 100% recycled PET mesh outer shell and a faux leather outer shell (71% polyester/29% cotton).

The inner lining of our model is made of recycled microfibers, and all our materials are OEKO-TEX 100 certified (designed to preserve the environment and without harm to human health).

The production of our vegan sports sneakers for men is based on the revaluation of recycled materials , like our rubber soles, made from old revalued material scraps. The removable insole, meanwhile, is made from cork covered with recycled polyester. Finally, our laces are made from 100% revalued PET.

Comfort on your feet, the priority of our vegan running shoe

Beyond their trendy design, the ethics of their manufacturing and their design, our models of vegan sports sneakers for men have many other qualities, and we leave nothing to chance when it comes to their comfort.

Each COG sneaker model has benefited from several months of development work to improve the line and shape of the shoe, for shoes combining a streamlined line and tailor-made comfort.

The lining and insole of our Raven have hypoallergenic , antiperspirant , anti-odor , and antibacterial properties, so that you are comfortable all day long and (re)discover the pleasure of wearing sneakers with a sporty look in all circumstances.

Gentlemen, try them for yourself and see their perfect fit. Try on a pair of COG men's sneakers and you'll love them!

Behind the scenes of the manufacturing of our eco-friendly sneakers for men

In addition to being exclusively vegan , our Raven is made from materials manufactured in Spain and Italy, for shoes with a sporty look that are 100% Made In Europe!

Designed in a small, family-run workshop with decades of expertise, located in the north of Portugal, our vegan sneakers are handcrafted in our workshops, for impeccable manufacturing and optimal quality.

At COG, we are committed to taking care of the people we work with, and we also chose this workshop for the secure environment and working conditions offered to employees.

Producing eco-responsible and vegan running shoes within a structure that values ​​people for an intrinsically ethical brand, that's also the COG spirit!

In addition, this approach allows us to benefit from the expertise of renowned production houses, whose craftsmen have real know-how in the field of making vegan running shoes.

At our manufacturers, no compromise is made on compliance with safety standards, health regulations and employee rights. A resolutely human working environment that allows us to be fully consistent with our ethical commitment, while guaranteeing the quality of our sneakers.

Manufacturing our ethical running shoes in a European country, just a few hundred kilometers away, is also a way of putting our ecological values ​​into practice. Producing closer to home allows us to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of our sneakers, which do not cross entire continents before arriving at your feet.

Reducing our CO2 emissions also involves choosing the raw materials used for manufacturing. Not only is our vegan running shoe for men made mainly from recycled and revalued materials (PET, polyester, rubber, cork, etc.), but we also use suppliers based in Europe, in order to locally source the different elements that make up our Raven.

Ethical sneakers with a solidarity scent

We haven't told you everything!

Offering eco-friendly, vegan men's sneakers, made in a family workshop, is a good start.

But supporting people who work voluntarily for the well-being of living things is also part of our goals. Thus, part of the profits from each pair of ethical running shoes for men sold on the cog-store.com store is donated to associations and shelters involved in animal rescue!

Find out more about our company values ​​and our solidarity ambitions .

Our men's retro running sneakers in summary

At COG, we believe that the beauty of fashion lies in the moral values ​​invested in the making of the items, not in their rarity.

So by creating our Raven, we wanted to offer our audience an ethical retro sneaker, both sporty due to its design with dynamic lines, versatile to match all genres, and which like all our men's sneaker models, carries COG values ​​high.

Our wish is to offer you an ethical alternative to retro leather running sneakers for men, by creating a vegan, ecological, elegant, comfortable sportswear sneaker produced in a philanthropic environment.

Gentlemen, with the Raven, you no longer feel obliged to choose between a stylish sporty look and your moral values. Our retro running model is designed in a respectful environment for humans and animals, and according to an eco-sensitive charter.

Let yourself be tempted.

By the way: our men's vegan sports sneakers and sneakers are also available for women. And for your chic evenings, we also offer a vegan and ecological men's Richelieu .

How to choose the size of your vegan running shoes for men?

Our ethical running shoes fit true to size: in most cases, we therefore recommend that you choose your usual size.

However, if you are between sizes or have one foot that is slightly larger than the other, it is a good idea to go up a size from your usual size. For a 39.5, for example, choose size 40.

The materials that make up the Raven soften over time. If you feel a little tight at first, don't panic: your shoes will quickly adapt to your feet.

How to maintain your ethical running shoes?

In order to keep your Raven in perfect condition for a long time, it is essential to maintain them regularly. To do this, we advise you to use a simple damp cloth with which you will gently rub the exterior part. Dry your sneakers in a dry place, away from light, to prevent UV rays from damaging the colors.

For models with a nubuck exterior, such as the Raven in black/red or grey, using a soft bristle brush or crepe brush is recommended. Maintain your insoles by removing them and sprinkling them with baking soda. After a few hours, gently wipe them to remove the powder, they will be clean and deodorized.

To increase the lifespan of your vegan running shoes, it is also best to rotate/roll them and not wear the same pair every day. The opportunity to discover our other models of sneakers for men!

In rainy weather, remember to waterproof your sneakers and avoid fragile materials like mesh, which makes up the outer covering of certain versions like the black Raven .

How did we design our vegan sneakers for men?

Since the beginnings of our ethical adventure , our brand has been committed to offering you quality eco-responsible shoes, in order to make vegan fashion an accessible and affordable reality. This goal was born from the observation that even today, too few sustainable solutions that really consider living things were emerging in the face of a rise in fast fashion that it continues to grow.

No longer wishing to see fashion cause so much environmental damage to biodiversity and the planet, our team is working to create vegan sneakers that produce fewer carbon emissions, using recycled plastic materials for less pollution of the seas and oceans , without animal exploitation and with respect for workers.

Thus, COG's vegan sneaker collections for men meet ecological and aesthetic criteria , and preserve the well-being of individuals.

Our team firmly believes that style and performance are not incompatible, but on the contrary go perfectly hand in hand with a responsible production model . Our men's running shoes embody this philosophy , combining elegance, durability and comfort, while being made of vegan leather and eco-responsible synthetic nubuck. Designed to meet the requirements of people who are concerned about consuming more ethically, our shoes are the result of a rigorous and ethical manufacturing process, highlighting recycled materials and European production .

Recycled and ecological materials.

Our vegan sneakers for men are mainly made from recycled and ecological materials from countries bordering France (Italy, Spain, Portugal). In particular, we use fabrics obtained from recycled plastic bottles for our interior linings, and for the upper (exterior of the recycled sneaker) alternatives to traditional leather, such as vegetable leather made from cereals or grape marc from the northern region of Milan for our high-top sneakers or low-top vegan sneakers . The soles of our tennis shoes in Gaïa canvas, a material composed of bamboo and recycled PET. This choice of materials considerably reduces our environmental impact, by focusing on a circular economy, respectful of nature and human health (yours and that of the artisans who work to produce our sneakers) because it does not involve the use of toxic products. As a result, these materials are guaranteed OEKO TEX 100, and certified by PETA ; the assurance of production with both a low carbon footprint and cruelty-free manufacturing.

A production made in Europe.

The production of our sneakers is done exclusively in Europe , more precisely in Portugal, south of Porto. This choice allows us to guarantee fair and respectful working conditions for our employees, while reducing the carbon footprint linked to transport due to a shorter import distance compared to those of vegan sneakers produced in Asia or Latin America. Producing locally gives us the opportunity to more easily ensure the working conditions of employees in factories making our vegan sneakers, and to operate rigorous quality control throughout their manufacturing process.

Our decision to collaborate with small family workshops also allows us to promote the local economy of Portugal, and to support a human-scale craft model, and renowned know-how in the high-end sneaker manufacturing sector.

If you are curious to learn more about our ethical and cruelty-free manufacturing, visit our blog to discover the behind the scenes of our workshops .

Sporty and elegant designs.

Ethics does not mean compromising on aesthetics. Each COG model benefits from careful and modern design and balance research and design work.

Our wish, throughout our collections, is to be able to offer vegan shoes and sneakers in a variety of styles, so that everyone who does not want to compromise on their look or their ethics can find the model that suits them with us.

Black running shoes , white sneakers , colorful vegan sneaker models, sleek gray high-top sneakers ; everyone will find their style among our collections of eco-responsible shoes.

Our vegan sneakers for men are designed to be both elegant thanks to their fine line, and to please both sporty people for a morning session of gentle outdoor sports through the Raven model, or to adapt to an everyday look and all outfits through the Topsy , Winton , and Gaïa low-top sneakers, or even our unisex vegan high-top sneaker Wallace .

Combined with their custom design, our sneakers combine durability and comfort for the feet. Each pair is designed to offer optimal well-being thanks to its foams and removable fleece sole; a reflection of the decades-long know-how of our European production workshops.

How do our vegan sneakers for men contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle?

Choosing COG's vegan men's sneakers is taking a step towards more responsible and sustainable consumption. Our ethical shoes are not only beneficial to the animal cause , but also constitute a commitment to the environment . This is particularly due to the fact of opting for recycled materials , made in Europe, much less harmful to the planet than leather if we consider the environmental impact of breeding and the toxic products required by the mineral tanning process.

Sustainability: an essential point in our production of vegan sneakers for men.

The robustness of our shoes is one of the central points of our manufacturing. Our sneakers are designed to withstand the wear and tear of time and the trials of everyday life, and each of our restockings aims to improve and eliminate the weaknesses that may arise from our previous productions.

Each material is thus selected for its robustness, and its antibacterial and antiperspirant characteristics, tested, then retained or rejected thanks to various prototypes, until obtaining the perfect vegan sneaker for men.

The longevity of our vegan sneakers reduces the need to renew your men's wardrobe frequently, which contributes to having a more conscious and responsible consumption. The little extra of our running sneakers for men? They are also very easy to clean thanks to natural methods, explained step by step on our page dedicated to the maintenance of our vegan sneakers .

The environmental impact of our materials.

Using recycled and plant-based materials - as in the composition of our Topsy plant-based sneaker for example - considerably minimises our environmental impact. Recycled plastic bottles, cork, cotton, bamboo and other natural materials make up the majority of our vegan sneakers for men or our unisex fabric tennis shoes. Choosing to use these materials reduces soil and water pollution by giving a second life to used plastic waste, as well as CO2 emissions due to the production of virgin material.

This is in addition to the benefit of the absence of harmful chemicals present in traditional treatment processes, such as Chromium, very often used for tanning animal skin.

What style options do our range of vegan sneakers for men offer?

Our vegan running shoes for men come in several styles and colors to suit everyone's tastes and to suit all occasions. Whether you prefer a classic style or a more daring look, at COG you will find sneakers that meet your expectations, while supporting your ethical commitment.

Our color suggestions.

Beyond our ecological approach, choose from a selection of vegan sneakers for men in a variety of colors, ranging from neutral tones to more vibrant tones.

For a discreet and versatile look, the timeless black version of our Raven model, its white version or even the gray version will be perfect. For more vibrant and dynamic colors, our burgundy , coral , or beige/fir green models should find something to seduce you. The recycled materials we use allow us to obtain rich and durable shades, which do not lose their shine over time.

What to wear with our vegan sneakers for men?

Our Raven vegan men's sneakers with their retro running look are incredibly versatile.

They can be worn with sportswear for a casual and functional look, or paired with more formal clothing for a chic urban style. Whether with jeans, chinos, or even sports shorts, our vegan sneakers for men will perfectly complement your men's wardrobe.

To choose the perfect size, we invite you to take a look at our size guide . If in doubt, you can also contact us using our online form .

Choosing COG's vegan sneakers for men means opting for shoes that combine style, comfort and respect for the environment. By integrating recycled materials and committing to ethical manufacturing, looking after humans, and which gives pride of place to animal welfare, we offer sustainable products, which meet the expectations of conscious consumers concerned about their impact on the planet. Discover our complete collection and choose ethical fashion with COG.