KOIO’s Capri Regenerative sneakers are elevated and elegant, with an environmentally conscious ethos. Handcrafted in Italy, they’re made with vegetable-tanned leather from cows raised on regenerative farms in the Swiss Alps that play a crucial role in restoring the Alpine ecosystem. An LWG Silver-certified leather lining and 40% recycled rubber sole complete the shoes, which are available in a rage of classic, neutral and vivid …
New from Nike ISPA (which stands for improvise, scavenge, protect and adapt), the Link and Link Axis sneaker models are designed to further the brand’s future in circular design. The sneakers are constructed from three modules that interlock rather than relying on glue, meaning they can easily be disassembled and recycled after use. Each style also uses recycled materials (including 100% recycled Flyknit and 100% …
From New York-based independent material designer Stella Harry Lee, the Mircogreen Shoe is a prototype sneaker that sprouts edible plants from its bacterial-grown synthetic material. The project consists of crocheted shoe uppers, which have successfully grown radishes and lettuce seeds through everyday use and exposure. While compelling and vibrant, the sneakers also conjure a dystopian future, where climate change has decimated factories and resources and …
