# Fully Biodegradable Sneakers BLUEVIEW Launched the World's First Fully Compostable Sneaker By Colin Smith | Published 2022-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueview-pacific References: [blueviewfootwear](https://blueviewfootwear.com/) '[BLUEVIEW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-bay-aquarium)' has developed the 'BLUEVIEW Pacific' sneaker, a [fully biodegradable shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero). This shoe incorporates BLUEVIEW's 'PlantKnit,' a machine knitted shoe upper that is completely compostable. BLUEVIEW has also finalized its 'Soleic' biodegradable polyurethane that it spent over six years researching. The result of these sustainability-focused technologies and materials is a sneaker that can completely break down when exposed to air, moisture, and microorganisms over time. BLUEVIEW hopes to change the trajectory of the plant one step at a time by revolutionizing the footwear industry to be more environmentally friendly. The shoe comes with a removable organic canvas strap that allows the wearer to decide between using the Pacific as a slip-on or as a more complete loafer. Customers can pre-order the BLUEVIEW Pacific sneaker online for $135 USD at BLUEVIEW's website. Image Credit: BLUEVIEW ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Biodegradable Fashion:** The trend towards biodegradable fashion and footwear is disrupting the traditional fashion industry and opening opportunities for sustainable materials and technologies. - **Sustainable Footwear:** The demand for sustainable footwear is on the rise, creating opportunities for companies to innovate and introduce new eco-friendly materials and designs. - **Compostable Materials:** The use of compostable materials in consumer products like sneakers is a growing trend, providing opportunities for innovation and sustainable manufacturing processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to shift towards more sustainable manufacturing processes and materials, including biodegradable and compostable options. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can innovate and respond to the growing demand for sustainable fashion by using eco-friendly materials and adopting sustainable production practices. - **Eco-friendly Consumer Products:** The trend towards eco-friendly consumer products like biodegradable sneakers is disrupting traditional manufacturing processes and opening up new opportunities for sustainable, eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Footwear Aquarium Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-bay-aquarium.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Bio-Circular Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a.md) - [Plant-Based Footwear Outsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-rubber-outsoles.md)