# Top European Running & Sneaker Shoe Brands: The Best Alternatives to Nike & New Balance

> The best European running and sneaker brands, from Adidas and On to VEJA and Salomon. Ethical, high-performance alternatives to Nike and New Balance.

Top European Running Sneaker Brands | Alternatives to Nike & New Balance | Euronomy

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American brands like Nike and New Balance dominate running shoe marketing, but Europe has quietly built some of the world's most respected footwear.

From Germany's Adidas and Puma to Switzerland's On, France's Salomon and VEJA, and heritage names from Finland, Italy, and Portugal, European running brands pair performance engineering with strong ethics and sustainability credentials. You're covered on road, trail and track, at every price point.