Merino wool, rice rubber, algae foam, bamboo and bison fiber are the sustainable components of these eco-friendly recycled cork sneakers from SOLE and United By Blue (UBB). This design is currently being introduced on Kickstarter as "the world's most eco-friendly shoe," as the durable, comfortable and long-lasting model delivers high-performance features in a responsible way.
The SOLE x UBB Jasper Wool Eco Chukka features the new ReCORK recycled cork midsole from SOLE, which is made from recycled wine corks, as well as UBB’s award-winning BisonShield insulation. With its natural, sustainable components, the sneaker boasts hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating, odor-eliminating and antimicrobial features and that promise to outperform their synthetic counterparts.
The shoes can even be comfortably worn without socks, as well as compressed when packing for adventures.
High-Performance Cork Sneakers
SOLE & United By Blue Created "the World's Most Eco-Friendly Shoe"
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Sneakers - The growing demand for eco-friendly footwear opens up opportunities for brands to create high-performance sneakers using sustainable materials.
2. Recycled Cork - The use of recycled cork in shoe manufacturing offers a disruptive innovation that combines sustainability with comfort and durability.
3. Natural Fiber Insulation - The incorporation of natural fiber insulation, such as UBB's award-winning BisonShield, in sneakers presents an opportunity for brands to offer footwear with enhanced performance and eco-friendly features.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Sustainable sneakers are poised to disrupt the footwear industry by meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and high-performance footwear.
2. Textile - The use of recycled cork and other sustainable materials in shoe manufacturing presents new opportunities for the textile industry to innovate and create eco-friendly products.
3. Outdoor Retail - The integration of natural fiber insulation and other sustainable components in sneakers allows the outdoor retail industry to offer environmentally-conscious consumers products that align with their values.