# Plant Leather Sneakers Allbirds' Plant Pacer Features 100% Plastic-Free Plant Leather By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-plant-pacer References: [fashionunited.uk](https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/allbirds-launches-first-plant-based-leather-sneaker/2022091365125) & [allbirds](https://www.allbirds.com/products/mens-plant-pacers) [Allbirds'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-piper) Plant Pacer is a plant-powered footwear design that makes the most of 100% plastic-free plant leather made from all-natural materials like rubber and plant oils. This first plant-based leather sneaker from Allbirds shares what the sustainable footwear brand says is a "truly sustainable alternative leather." The sneakers were made possible thanks to a plant leather upper called [Mirum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3) that was created in partnership with material innovation company [Natural Fiber Welding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-spa-factory-skincare). Mirum stands out from other leather-like materials for being completely free from plastic, plus it's entirely vegan and only contains natural materials like rubber, plant oils and agricultural by-products, such as rice hulls and citrus peels. Additionally, Mirum has a carbon footprint that's 88% lower than traditional bovine leathers and 75% lower than pleather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant Leather:** The rise of plant-based leather alternatives presents an opportunity for sustainable materials innovation. - **Sustainable Footwear:** As consumers increasingly prioritize eco-friendly products, companies can differentiate themselves by investing in sustainable footwear design and production. - **Plastic-free Materials:** The demand for plastic-free products is growing, and companies can meet this demand by developing innovative plastic-free materials for use in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to pivot towards sustainable and eco-friendly shoe designs and materials to meet consumer demand. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can stay ahead of the curve by investing in sustainable, plant-based materials for clothing and accessories. - **Packaging:** As the demand for plastic-free materials grows, packaging companies can develop new eco-friendly materials for food, beverage, and other consumer products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Footwear Outsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-rubber-outsoles.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [All-Natural Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-piper.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md)