Sustainable footwear brand Rice has launched an environmentally friendly vegan sneaker made from vegan corn, apple leather, organic cotton, and recycled materials like natural rice grains. The shoe boasts an insole made from 15 percent rice waste from Spain, 30 percent recycled materials, and 55 percent synthetic rubber. Its vegan leather is crafted from apple waste, organic cotton, PU, and polyester. In addition, the heel area is made from corn-based organic PU, PU, and organic cotton.
"The result is high-end footwear that combines tradition, Spanish craftsmanship and a cool look. The sneakers are made in the EU," Rice said in a press release.
Rice’s vegan ‘Open21’ sneaker in ‘All Over Black’ has officially debuted on the brand’s website and Thokk Thokk.
All-Black Vegan Sneakers
Sustainable Footwear Brand Rice Launches an All-Black Vegan Sneaker
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Footwear - The trend towards sustainable footwear has opened up opportunities for eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes in the shoe industry.
2. Vegan Fashion - The trend towards vegan fashion has created a market for products made without animal products, which opens up opportunities for alternative materials and innovations in the fashion industry.
3. Circular Fashion - The trend towards circular fashion, where waste is minimized and resources are recycled, creates opportunities for innovation in material sourcing and manufacturing processes in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can benefit from sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to offer eco-friendly products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards vegan and circular fashion to offer innovative products that cater to conscious consumers seeking sustainable and ethical options.
3. Sustainable Materials Industry - The sustainable materials industry is poised to grow as the demand for eco-friendly products increases and offers opportunities for alternative materials and manufacturing processes that minimize waste and resource consumption.