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Hylo Brand Overview

Founded in August of 2020 and based out of London, England, Hylo uses modern and innovative eco-friendly materials to make lab-certified vegan recyclable gym, running, and everyday performance training shoes.

About Hylo

"The hylo Run 2 is made using renewable materials, minimising the use of petroleum-based materials. They are recyclable with a carbon footprint of 6.56kg CO2e - a 52% reduction compared to the average running shoe's 13.6kg CO2e." - Hylo team

What materials are used to make Hylo shoes?

Hylo gives an exact breakdown of their current shoes, the Hylo run 2, on their website, which is as follows: Corn Spring® 28.82%, Corn Fibre 28.52%, Natural Rubber 20.44%, Corn-Based Reinforcement 7.77%, Algae Bloom™ 7.02%, Organic Cotton 4.15%, Bioform 1.64%, Water-Based Glue 1.55%, Polyester 0.08%, Water-Based Ink 0.01%.

Are the materials used to make Hylo shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, Hylo running and gym shoes are considered quite environmentally-friendly, as they use so many natural and plant-based materials, and are always trying to incorporate newer and increasingly eco-friendly materials.

Does production of Hylo shoes create a lot of CO2 emissions?

According to Hylo, their "carbon footprint is 6.56kg CO2e - a 52% reduction compared to the average running shoe's 13.6kg CO2e (Cheah et al, 2013)."

Does Hylo use green shipping methods?

Hylo acknowledges the carbon emissions-related impacts of their shipping, and claim that "any planetary impact is offset. We offset our impact to zero and beyond by funding a project installing biogas digesters in Sichuan that decompose organic waste, turning it naturally into clean fuel that replaces the need to burn coal or wood."

Does Hylo use eco-friendly packaging?

Hylo says that their shoe box is made of FSC-recycled cardboard with "no additional packaging used from factory to foot."

Are Hylo shoes recyclable or compostable?

Hylo has a take-back program where customers can return their old Hylos to the company who will recycle or biodegrade components that are no longer fit for use. Prior to taking this step, however, Hylo encourages customers to first try to repair their shoes, or re-sell them, if possible. You can find out more about Hylo's recycling program here.

Where can I buy Hylo gym, running and training shoes?

Hylo shoes can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide.

Do Hylo shoes ever go on sale?

While we haven't noticed any specific sales for Hylo shoes when visiting their website, or checking out their social channels, we've noticed that they offer a 10% off code when you sign up to their newsletter. They also offer a £10 voucher when you send back your old Hylos to be recycled.

Where are Hylo shoes made?

Hylo makes their shoes in Putian, China.

Are Hylo shoes ethically made?

Hylo claims that they conduct regular third-party audits of the labour conditions in their factory. Hylo is a B Corp certified brand, and in the "Workers" category, they score well overall (24.6), with their highest marks coming in the "Financial Security" and "Health, Wellness, & Safety" sections, and with their lowest scores being in the "Career Development" and "Engagement & Satisfaction" sections.

Does Hylo promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Hylo appears to incorporate many elements of a circular economy, such as: using increasingly sustainable and high-quality materials; avoiding discount-level pricing; using eco-friendly packaging; employing fair labour; neutralizing their carbon footprint; promoting the repair of re-selling of their products; and having a recycling program for their shoes.

Is Hylo a charitable company?

We’ve asked the Hylo team about any charitable initiatives they're involved with (if any), and they've told use that, "Yes, as of January 2021, we partnered with Common Goal, to donate at least 1% of our net revenue as we work to pioneer their work on planetary impact. More information on the initiative can be found on our site here.

Hylo Product Range

Hylo makes women's and men's running, gym and cross training shoes in a modern and stylish, yet minimal aesthetic. Many of their models are monochromatic, although some feature a gum and white sole, with solid-coloured uppers.