The Shoe Lineup
Tarkine splits its footwear into road shoes (Autopilot, Goshawk V3), trail shoes (Trail Devil 3, Bandicoot, Giants) and a casual line (Pademelon). The trail and road lines are built for actual training and racing rather than just a running-inspired casual look, with the naming convention drawing on Australian and Tasmanian wildlife rather than generic shoe-model numbering.
The Sustainability Model
Tarkine builds its shoes with recycled content and states it manufactures with carbon-conscious practices, but the more distinctive piece is its Re-Run program: gently used pairs are refurbished and resold at reduced prices rather than discarded, extending each shoe's working life as part of what the brand describes as a circular economy approach. That's a more concrete sustainability mechanism than a recycled-materials claim alone, since it's a standing resale system rather than a one-time packaging or materials change.
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Tarkine states it directs 2% of revenue to the Bob Brown Foundation for rainforest conservation, and publishes monthly revenue reporting tied to that commitment — the brand frames this as accountability for an activism-integrated business model rather than a one-off donation claim. These are the brand's own stated figures and practices rather than numbers independently audited by us.
Pricing
Running shoes run AU$160–$270 depending on the model, with trail shoes generally at the higher end given the more technical build. Apparel — tees, singlets, shorts, hats and socks — runs AU$40–$100.
The Founders
Tarkine was founded by runners Sam Burke and Ross Johnson, and the brand states it has served more than 100,000 customers worldwide. The Tarkine name itself is a direct reference to the takayna/Tarkine rainforest in Tasmania, tying the brand identity to the specific conservation cause it funds rather than being a generic nature-themed name.
Who It Suits
Tarkine fits runners who want performance road or trail shoes from a brand that backs a specific, named environmental cause rather than a general sustainability claim, and who are comfortable buying in Australian dollars. The Re-Run program suits anyone interested in a lower-cost refurbished pair or in sending back old shoes rather than binning them. It fits less well if sustainability credentials aren't a purchase factor for you and you're shopping purely on shoe spec against the biggest global running brands.
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Shop Tarkine →26 offers availableFrequently asked questions
What does the name Tarkine mean?
It references the takayna/Tarkine rainforest in Tasmania — the same conservation cause the brand states it funds with 2% of revenue through the Bob Brown Foundation.
What's the Re-Run program?
A resale system where gently used Tarkine shoes are refurbished and sold at reduced prices rather than discarded, extending each pair's working life as part of the brand's circular-economy approach.
What's the difference between the road and trail lines?
Road shoes (Autopilot, Goshawk V3) are built for pavement running; trail shoes (Trail Devil 3, Bandicoot, Giants) are built for off-road terrain. A casual line (Pademelon) covers everyday wear.
What currency does Tarkine price in?
Australian dollars — running shoes run AU$160–$270 depending on the model.