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Baan Natural trainers, top view showing cork insoles and natural laces

Colour

Size EU / US Sizing Chart

Between sizes? Size up. Roomy toe box, good for wider feet.

Free UK shipping 1 to 3 working days
Free size exchanges 30-day returns
4.8 from 702 Read the reviews

Our interpretation of the classic tennis silhouettes of the 1970s, simplified for everyday wear. Featuring traditional butterfly tongue and double-wrapped foxing construction, organic and sustainably sourced materials and Ortholite® Eco Insoles.

All our styles are unisex. View sizing

Recycle them with us at the end of their life ♺ More Info

The Details

• 12.4oz Organic Cotton Canvas Upper
• 10.5oz Organic Cotton Canvas Lining
• Cork Covered Ortholite Eco® Insole
• Natural Rubber Foxing & Outsole
• Organic Cotton Laces
• Constructed with Water Based Glues

The Materials

Organic Cotton

The organic cotton used throughout our trainers is grown with the intention of minimising the impact of its creation on both farmer and environment. Organic cotton is cultivated without insecticides, pesticides, synthetic fertilisers, or GMO seeds.

Natural Latex Rubber

All our outsoles and foxing sidewalls are made from natural latex rubber from the hevea brasiliensis tree, vulcanised in a pressurised kiln at 120º to fuse the sole to the upper.

Flexible yet durable, natural rubber is a naturally sustainable product that's ultimately biodegradable at the end of its life.

Cork

Natural cork is the bark taken from the quercus suber, more commonly named the cork oak. Sustainably harvested with no damage to the tree it grows upon, natural cork is inherently anti-microbial (hypoallergenic & resistant to bacteria) and hydrophobic (repels water) making it the perfect material to stand between your feet and the ground.

Ortholite® Eco™

Our insole foam is made from an environmentally friendly formulation containing both a renewable sourced castor bean oil in place of the traditional petroleum derived foam, and incorporates a percentage of recycled rubber.

Recycled Packaging

Our shoe boxes and courier bags are made from 100% post consumer paper waste and printed from plant based inks.

Shipping + Returns

Free size exchanges and 30-day returns
Wrong size? We'll cover the shipping on your new pair. All you need to do is post the old ones back. Unworn full-price pairs can be returned for a refund within 30 days.

United Kingdom
Free shipping, 1 to 3 working days. Ships from London.

Returns address
Collective Canvas, 22a Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR

Full shipping and returns details

Size Chart

How to measure your feet

Start with the EU size of your best-fitting trainers (usually on the tongue label or insole). Then measure your foot from heel to longest toe and check it against the foot length column.

EUUKFoot lengthmmUSMen'sUSWomen's
363.5217-2234.56
374-4.5224-2305-5.56.5-7
385231-23767.5
395.5-6238-2436.5-78-8.5
406.5244-2507.59
417-7.5251-2578-8.59.5-10
428258-263910.5
438.5-9264-2709.5-1011-11.5
449.5-10271-27710.5-1112-12.5
4510.5278-28311.513
4611-11.5284-29012-12.513.5-14
4712-12.5291-30013-13.514.5-15

Between sizes? Size up. Some of our boxes and insoles show UK and US sizes from an older conversion, so go by EU.

Still unsure? Email us at info@collectivecanvas.com and we'll help you find your size.

Transparent Markups

Transparent Markups

From the outset we've been driven by a belief that simple, naturally derived products should be available at democratic, rather than exclusive prices.

By eschewing the traditional retail pricing model and partnering directly with our factory, we're able to reduce overinflated margins, reducing the total cost to our customers.

Our Partners

Our Partners

We work directly with our production partner in Dongguan, China, visiting quarterly to work alongside them sourcing, developing, testing and fine tuning each product we release.

Run by a mixed team comprising New Zealanders, British and Chinese, the best of both Western and Eastern values are present in the workplace culture.

Most importantly, a commitment to ethical manufacturing is reflected throughout the workplace. All workers are paid a living wage, and are provided multiple benefits including health insurance, a pension, on-site accommodation, and access to English lessons.

Naturally Sourced

Naturally Sourced

In an effort to reduce the long term impact of the products we create, we go to great lengths to limit our use of synthetic materials to the bare minimum.

The uppers of these trainers are made from a beautifully textured organic hemp canvas, while the sidewall foxing and outsole are natural rubber latex from the Hevea Brasiliensis, tapped and collected by hand.

For cushioning we use Ortholite Eco® insoles derived from renewable castor oil rather than petroleum based, covered with a naturally sustainable cork veneer that helps wick moisture away from the feet.

  • 5 stars: 106 (79%)
  • 4 stars: 22 (16%)
  • 3 stars: 6 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
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Andrew B.
Great shoes!

I love my news shoes, they feel nice and solid and feel like they will last a while, unlike others I've recently had. Small issue with one of the laces which had a small fray and us beginning to fray a bit more.

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Phoebe M.
All around great shoe

Generally, these just feel great. A bit stiff at first, but are breaking in. Breathable, sylish- and a relief knowing there are no toxic chemicals used in the making of this shoe! I debated buying a cheaper option from another brand, but it feels good to invest in the 'right' product that aligns with eco values. Cheers.

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Sophia van der Zande

Baan White

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O.M.
5 Star!

Great service, communication and product. Quality!

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Simon Smith
Nice

Happy with the shoes - the insoles are comfy compared to other similar lightweight shoes.
Sizing comes up slightly small to size I think so if between sizes maybe go for the bigger size.

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Katie S.
Good shoes

I ordered these after I couldn’t wait any longer for Supergas (which I’ve been wearing for years) to restock my size. I’m glad to support a NZ brand. These shoes are nice, well made a delivered quickly. I find the shoe laces to be too thin, as if they may snap from pulling them too tight, which I now need to do that I’ve broken them in and they have become loose.

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Caroline
Stylish and sustainable shoes

Great looking sturdy shoes made of natural materials. Immediately comfortable although still a little wearing in to do at this early stage. I like the plainness of the Baan design - no excessive sporty stripes, just solid colour chic.

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Emily
Size up

Lovely shoe I unfortunately had to size up from my usual size. Just keep in mind.

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thomasfernandez.tf@gmail.com

looking really cool and extremly comfortable !

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Desaree
Glad I purchased!

It’s always a bit of a gamble purchasing shoes online for the first time, however I received great support and answers to my questions. Shoes are comfy and made of quality materials; they also look good.

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Julie
Nice and comfy!

After wearing these sneakers for a few weeks now, I am finding them really comfortable to walk in. My main reason for buying these was my focus on sustainability and trying to buy as much natural, fair trade products as possible with no plastic involved. The fact that they feel good too is added bonus !

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Cam G.
Great

These have been my work horse for years. (Obviously am office job). I love them.

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Rachel W
Stylish, comfortable, worth it!

This is my second pair of CCs. I’m at 37.5 and got a size 38 like last time, and the fit is good.
These are like chunky tennis shoes-really cute and versatile. Great company.

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M U.
Very comfy and they look great

These are great, I'm completely happy with my purchase. Superb value for money.

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Geraldine H.
Fine sneaker, Problem with shoelaces

Like my sneakers themselves but one of the shoelaces ripped on the 3rd wear (they were a bit short to begin with). Easy enough to replace but annoying to do so so early, and I've had shoelaces break on a pair of these sneakers previously so it's not just a one off

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Ruth Peacock
Forget I'm wearing shoes!

Very happy with these shoes. The cork sole is a game changer! Super comfy.

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Kerrilee
Beautiful classic comfortable sneakers

I love these sneakers. So classic, so comfortable. They didn’t need any wear in time - just instant comfort and elegant cool.

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J m yorston
Comfort and style

These canvas sneakers balance comfort, style, and sustainability.
The lightweight spongey sole delivers cushioning without bulk, making them suitable for all-day wear, you can easily wear them as casual shoes with jeans or smarter trousers.
Materials are renewable and eco-friendly, avoiding the typical plastic waste issue.
The design is clean and draws frequent compliments at work.
I found that the fit runs very true to size.

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Rebecca Ridgway
Comfortable, Stylish.

I was pleasantly surprised. They fit well, are good for walking around the city, have a timeless style: I am satisfied with my purchase. Might even get a second pair later.

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Kelcey Roberts
LOVE

I had a rust colored pair of Baan shoes and loved them. Super comfy and awesome kaupapa. I've now went and got the black and white pair and they are a great shoe to wear everyday.

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Sally
Comfortable, good -ooking and ethical

Great shoes!
Good ethics, too.... I appreciate that they can be sent back for recycling when they wear out.

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Katherine
Comfortable, Practical, stylish

Bought these sneakers for my husband to replace some battered chucks. He instantly loved them and they are also tidy enough for him to wear to work. Considering buying him some slip on shoes as we have small kids to carry.

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ER R.
Love these!!

I absolutely love these shoes! I first bought a pair four years ago and wore them everyday until they eventually wore through. I was so sad when that happened so I’ve just bought the exact same pair again because I love them so much.
One of the big reasons I chose to get these shoes over a different pair from a different brand is that these are so environmentally conscious. This is really important to me so was a big plus when I learned about this brand.

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Nicholas K.
Favorite shoes, will continue to order

Wear these constantly - they go with everything and are super comfortable

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Kaitlin
Fantastic shoes!!!

Love these shoes for the sustainability features and comfort. Only reason I did not rate them as 5 stars is because the sizing chart is was way off even measuring. Shoes run a size big.

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Mark

Love these sneakers, have both Navy and Green

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Deb N.
Baan Black

I'm a big fan of the Baan style - they are super comfy, have a great boxy look and have been buying this style now for about 3 years.

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Gillian B.
Comfortable and stylish.

I'm just about to order my second pair in a different colour. The insole wasn't substantial enough so I swapped them, but just love the comfort and style. Super go-to casual and work shoes.

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Gillian R.
Baan Natural

My sneakers are really comfortable, they sizing is perfect. They have molded to the shape of my feet and the colour is perfect.

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Andrew S.
Love+my+Baan

Super+comfortable+shoes%2C+good+for+everyday+work+as+well+as+smart+casual+outings%2C+sole+provides+great+cushion%2C+would+recommend

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Chloe S.
Really happy!

Shoes showed up quickly and exactly as they looked on the website. The inner souls are super comfy. The back is a bit firmer than I liked - but I didn't have an issue with rubbing, even when I took them out for a whole afternoon in town.