# Switchable Footwear Soles These Urshuz by Grant Delgatty are Perfect for the Indecisive Buyer By JDurhamII | Published 2011-02-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-interchangeable-recycled-urshuzs References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/02/recyclable-convertible-swappable-shoes.php) & [urshuz](http://www.urshuz.com/) These Urshuz by Grant Delgatty are definitely a great option for those who like having shoe options without dishing out the cash for it. These pieces feature [detachable soles and upper parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise), allowing you to change up the design or color of your Urshuz footwear with ease. Grant Delgatty was definitely creative in thinking up this idea. Made of [recyclable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore), these Urshuz range between $45 to $75. **Implications** - As cities begin to offer more and more waste management services, like composting, consumers are increasingly aware of their own contribution to landfills. Eco-friendly products may begin to harness consumers by offering their product in distinct parts, creating [less waste and more choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Switchable Footwear Soles:** Eco-friendly products may begin to harness consumers by offering their product in distinct parts, creating less waste and more choice. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of switchable footwear soles by creating eco-friendly products that allow customers to customize their shoes and reduce waste. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore the opportunity of producing switchable soles and upper parts for their shoes, providing customers with more versatility and reducing environmental impact. - **Sustainable Product Design:** Designers specializing in sustainable product design can develop innovative solutions for switchable footwear soles to meet the demand for eco-friendly and customizable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commbi.md) - [Customizable Modular Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-footwear-design.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Progressively Growing Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nos-by-sz.md)