# Vegan Ocean Plastic Footwear The Duuo 'FENIX' Sneakers are 100% Animal Product-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duuo-fenix References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/duuo-vegan-shoes-29-05-2019/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/duuo/duuo-vegan-shoes-empathy-revolution) The Duuo '[FENIX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-ebike)' sneakers are a stylish footwear solution that aim to make use of discarded materials and change perceptions of how fashion products can be made. Crafted using [ocean plastic sourced from the seabed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore), the sneakers are [100% vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker) thanks to the lack of leather or animal-based glues. The sneakers are made with a dedication to the environment, social good initiatives and ethical manufacturing processes. The Duuo 'FENIX' sneakers have a high-quality build that's characterized by a stylish aesthetic that will fit in well with any casual outfit. The sneakers are also outfitted with a premium insole that makes use of elastic and memory foams to enhance breathability and keep feet feeling fresh at all times during wear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Footwear:** Opportunity to create more stylish footwear solutions using sustainable materials. - **Vegan Fashion:** Opportunity to design and manufacture animal product-free products for conscious consumers. - **Circular Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate discarded materials into fashion products and change perceptions of fashion waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion & Apparel:** Industry can innovate by adopting sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes in their product lines. - **Environmental Conservation:** Organizations can work towards preserving the environment by repurposing ocean waste and other discarded materials to create fashion products. - **Social Responsibility:** Brands can support social good initiatives and promote ethical labor practices in their supply chains while producing sustainable and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Footwear Aquarium Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-bay-aquarium.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md)