Eco Hiking-Ready Sneakers

The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley is Made with Recycled Ocean Plastic

The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley sneaker is a trail-ready footwear style that aims to provide wearers with a sustainable option that strikes a balance between function and form. The shoe is made with a sustainable upper section that's made with the brand's signature Primeknit material that has been crafted with recycled ocean plastic. This helps to make the footwear a comfortable option that doesn't skimp when it comes to offering wearers a more sustainable option when compared to other styles on the market.

The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker Parley sneaker is finished with a contrasting heel pull tab, rope laces, integrated lacing cage and dual branding across the entirety to make them instantly recognizable for sneaker enthusiasts.

Sustainable Footwear
The trend of sustainable footwear is driving innovation in materials and manufacturing methods, creating new opportunities for eco-friendly brands to disrupt the industry.
Ocean Plastic Recycling
The trend of ocean plastic recycling is encouraging companies to find innovative ways to repurpose waste materials, offering a disruptive solution to the global plastic pollution problem.
Functional Fashion
The trend of functional fashion is pushing brands to design products that not only look stylish but also offer practical features, providing an opportunity for innovative designs that combine sustainability with performance.

Where This Applies

Footwear
The footwear industry has the opportunity to embrace sustainable practices and materials, creating new market segments for eco-friendly footwear options.
Recycling
The recycling industry can explore new methods and technologies to efficiently process and repurpose ocean plastic, contributing to a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
Outdoor Gear
The outdoor gear industry can leverage the trend of functional fashion to develop eco-friendly and high-performance products that meet the needs of environmentally-conscious consumers.
SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 64%
Activity 43%
Freshness 9%

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