# Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greensoul-shoe References: [gss.greensoulshoes.org](http://gss.greensoulshoes.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=72) The team over at GreenSoul Shoes aims to provide over 100 million children in 5 years. For most of us, shoes and sandals are something we take for granted, but over 300 million impoverished children would consider something to protect their feet a luxury. Working with local artisans, GreenSoul Shoes provides them with a source of income and a global market to sell their goods. All of the shoes enforce the ideals of [sustainable fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection) with their first line of sandals being made out of 100% recycled rubber from tires. Every pair of shoe that is sold, GreenSoul Shoes gives a pair to a child in need from the same community. A pair of shoes ensures that a [child can attend school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe), build up self-esteem to better remove themselves from the social stigma of poverty. **Contact Information** GreenSoul Shoes [website](http://gss.greensoulshoes.org/) GreenSoul Shoes on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/greensoul_al) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative materials and manufacturing processes to create sustainable fashion products. - **Artisan Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or marketplaces to connect local artisans with global consumers. - **Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design business models that integrate philanthropic efforts, such as donating a product for every item sold. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable practices across the entire fashion supply chain. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build online platforms that enable direct trade between artisans and consumers. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop programs that focus on providing access to education through initiatives like donating shoes to children in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hotel-Approved Sustainable Flip Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-flip-flops.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Cruelty-Free Slip-On Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-sandals.md) - [Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-softwear.md) - [Supportive Children’s Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md)