# Eco-Friendly High Tops The People's Movement Offer Environmentally Sustainable Shoes By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-hi-tops References: [roozt](http://www.roozt.com/product_info.php?products_id=5775&vID=The-Peoples-Movement) & [thepeoplesmovement](http://thepeoplesmovement.com/) Those looking for a more environmentally friendly option for their fashion footwear are in luck because the 'Flanny' High Tops from The People's Movement are made from eco-friendly material while still being fashionably hip. With its embroidered brand logo and simple colors, these [eco-friendly high tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner) are perfect for anyone looking to add a pair of stylish kicks to their collection. What makes these cool kicks stand out is that they are made from only [organic repurposed materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix). Hoping to reduce the environmental impact of plastic use, The People's Movement have chosen not to use plastic in their materials and instead rely on such things as [organic cotton laces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore), natural dyes and water-based glues. These eco-friendly kicks are a great way to help sustain the environment one shoe at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Fashion brands can innovate by using eco-friendly materials when designing footwear for environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion aims to minimize the environmental impact of fashion production through the use of environmentally-friendly materials and practices. - **Repurposed Materials:** Repurposed materials can be a sustainable and creative way for designers to create trendy fashion pieces while reducing waste. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from sustainable and eco-friendly fashion trends, resulting in innovative designs and production practices for environmentally conscious consumers. - **Footwear:** Footwear brands can create innovative shoe designs by using eco-friendly and repurposed materials to reduce environmental impact and appeal to consumers interested in sustainable fashion. - **Sustainability:** Industries of all kinds can benefit from incorporating sustainable practices and materials into their production processes to reduce waste and environmental impact while appealing to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hylo-athletics.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md)