# Plaidtastic Eco Footwear FYE Footwear Won't Harm our Earth By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fye-footwear References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/04/fye-eco-footwear-from-france.php) & [foryourearth](http://www.foryourearth.com/) Environmental enthusiasts and shoe admirers everywhere now have the option of purchasing a shoe that is not only highly fashionable, but also [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens). FYE (For Your Earth) is a company based in France that specializes in creating [environmentally responsible footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner). FYE footwear uses [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe), organic natural fibers and rubbers and water glue in the manufacturing of its shoes. In addition to their planet-preserving properties, FYE footwear is comfortable, affordable and stylish. FYE footwear can be purchased online at the FYE website, which currently features a Spring and Summer 2011 collection. Shoes are available in two different designs (low and high tops) and come in a wide variety of bright, playful colours, just in time for the warm weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Creating sustainable and environmentally responsible footwear using recycled materials and organic fibers. - **Fashionable Sustainability:** Combining style and eco-consciousness to offer trendy and attractive footwear options that align with environmental values. - **Online Fashion Retail:** Leveraging online platforms to sell eco-friendly footwear and reach a wider audience of environmentally conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Incorporating sustainable practices and materials into the fashion industry, specifically in footwear manufacturing. - **E-commerce:** Capitalizing on the growing popularity of online shopping to offer eco-friendly footwear options directly to consumers. - **Green Living:** Serving the increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly products, including footwear, within the broader green living industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Unisex Comfortable Perforated Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogeez.md) - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veja-sdu-rec-flannel-sneakers.md) - [Flexible Ergonomically Designed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlomfy-actmos.md)