# Sustainable Vibrant Sneakers VEJA Joins Jolie Foulée on a New Iteration of the Condor 2 Sneakers By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condor-2 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/veja-jolie-foulee-condor-2-running-sneaker-collab-release-info) & [distance-store](https://distance-store.com/en/products/1497-veja-condor-2-jolie-foulee-purple-green) [VEJA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veja-x-ref) introduces a new iteration of the Condor 2 sneaker model in collaboration with French running shoe [Jolie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-of-youth) Foulée for a vibrant design. The silhouette boasts [sustainable elements throughout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner) as 58% of the shoe is made using recycled materials or bio-based materials. The upper is entirely crafted using 100% recycled plastic bottles and the same case goes for the laces and the cords on the sneaker as well. It boasts a lightweight L-Form cushioned unit for comfort and sits on top of a flattened midsole foundation for light treading. Joining forces with Jolie Foulée, the shoes boasts a vibrant colorway that fuses shades of purple and blue throughout the entire upper in a gradient tonal look. Image Credit: DISTANCE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Sneakers:** Innovative materials and production processes can improve sustainability in sneaker manufacturing. - **Recycled Materials Usage:** Increasing use of recycled materials can drive sustainable solutions in the fashion industry. - **Colorway Collaboration:** Collaborations between brands for colorful and unique designs can differentiate products in a crowded market. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** New sustainable materials and production processes can be applied to create more environmentally friendly apparel. - **Athletic Footwear:** Incorporating recycled materials and sustainable production procedures can help drive innovation in the athletic footwear industry. - **Collaborative Design:** Partnerships between brands can lead to unique product designs and differentiate products from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Trail-Inspired Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mafate-x.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voo-store-1.md) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md)