# Bespoke Eco-Friendly Footwear COMUNITYmade Helps Shoe Lovers Make the Custom Shoe of Their Dreams By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comunitymade-custom-shoe References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comunitymade-custom-shoes-offering-301004774.html) & [comunitymade](http://www.comunitymade.com) Over the years, a variety of public figures have created their own custom shoes with the aid of Los Angeles-based handcrafted shoe company COMUNITYmade, including professional athletes, artists and actors. To support the local economy and create manufacturing job opportunities in the city, COMUNITYmade is offering its [custom shoe program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio) to the general public. With an appointment, a shoe lover is able to consult with a custom shoe concierge—either in-person at COMUNITYmade's showroom in downtown LA or virtually via video chat. This process helps customers realize their dream shoes with high-quality, [sustainably sourced materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore). Once all aspects of the design have been finalized, the [custom shoes are manufactured by craftspeople](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1) in Los Angeles. According to COMUNITYmade's Shannon Scott, "There's really no limit to the imagination and we like to push ourselves to see what can be done." Image Credit: COMUNITYmade ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom Shoe Design:** Trend towards personalized footwear experiences that utilize high-quality, sustainable materials as a point of differentiation in the market. - **Virtual Consultations:** Preference for virtual consultations over traditional in-person fittings is driving the adoption of virtual reality and other technologies in the shoe industry. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Growing concerns around environmental protection and climate change are driving companies towards sustainable manufacturing practices that prioritize waste-reduction and using eco-friendly materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to differentiate themselves by offering personalized, eco-friendly, and sustainable shoe design options. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can integrate sustainable practices throughout their operations and differentiate their offerings in the market through eco-friendliness. - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry has an opportunity to provide immersive virtual fitting experiences to companies and individuals in the footwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Co-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Custom Sneaker Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakify.md) - [Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md)