# Shipping Package Kicks These Civic Duty Shoes Were Created From Fedex Envelopes By Regan Canie | Published 2011-01-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-duty-shoes References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/civic-duty-shoes/) & [civicdutyshoes](http://www.civicdutyshoes.com/index.html) These Civic Duty shoes are bound to be a fast fashion trend if they're anything like the reliably speedy materials they're made from! The sneakers, styled like [Chuck Taylors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you) and Keds kicks, are created using [recycled and dyed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso) FedEx envelopes, making them both fashionable and unique. Waterproof, durable and reasonably priced between $54 and $59, these Civic Duty shoes will make you want to reduce, reuse and return your usual runners for these [eco-sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-footwear:** There is a disruption opportunity to create eco-friendly footwear using recycled materials in a unique and stylish way. - **Sustainable Fast Fashion:** The use of recycled materials in fashion can help redefine fast fashion into a more sustainable experience and create an opportunity to capture the eco-conscious market. - **Circular Economy:** Creating products that are made from recycled materials that can themselves be recycled in a circular economy model is an opportunity for disruptors in the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can embrace sustainability by exploring the use of recycled materials in their products and offer eco-friendly alternatives to the market. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices into their fast fashion model, thereby targeting the eco-conscious market segment. - **Recycling Industry:** There is an opportunity for the recycling industry to expand their business models to include the manufacturing of products made from recycled materials such as shoes and apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-shoe.md) - [Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-c1ty-surplus.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Japanese Upcycling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-mountain-reload-sneakers.md) - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md)