# Versatile Algae-Infused Footwear Native Shoes' Jefferson Bloom Model Boasts Sustainable Tech By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jefferson-bloom References: [nativeshoes](https://www.nativeshoes.com/ca/adults/jefferson-collection) Sustainable footwear brand Native Shoes has introduced more silhouettes that make use of its eco-friendly repurposed algae material, including its popular Jefferson Bloom model. The versatile silhouette is available in both adult, baby, and kid's sizing, and can also be purchased in a variety of different colorways. As the slip-on sneaker-inspired shoes are made with a single material and include a shock-absorbent sole, Native Shoes presents an easy-to-clean, comfortable, and durable staple that's perfect for everyday wear. The company's Rise By Bloom technology is a future-facing program that takes toxic algae from waterways and gives it a new life by including it in its ultra-lightweight material. Native Shoes is dedicated to giving 100 percent of shoes an end of life solution by 2023. Image Credit: Native Shoes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Algae-infused Fashion:** Repurposing algae into versatile footwear material creates an opportunity for sustainable fashion. - **Single-material Design:** Designing slip-on sneakers with a single material creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for minimalist fashion. - **Toxic Algae as a Resource:** Using toxic algae as a material creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for eco-friendly fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use this trend to promote sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, especially minimalism. - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has the opportunity to create sustainable and eco-friendly products with the use of algae as a material. - **Environmental Conservation:** This trend creates an opportunity for environmental conservation by repurposing a potentially hazardous material and reducing waste in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Recycled Material Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-mode.md) - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md) - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals.md)