# Eco-Friendly Apple-Made Sneakers The 'Komrads APL' Sneaker Has a Sustainable, Vegan Profile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/komrads-apl References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/apple-shoes/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/komrads-apl-the-sneaker-made-out-of-apples--2?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow&utm_content=GadgetFlow#/) The 'Komrads APL' sneakers are a [sustainable fashion product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360) for those looking for a way to maintain enhanced comfort and agility when going about their daily routine. Featuring a 100% eco-friendly design, the sneakers are crafted with real apples along with a series of sustainable materials that enable them to have a premium aesthetic that's also vegan to boot. The timeless design of the sneakers makes them perfect for consumers of all age ranges to choose when looking for a stylish yet sustainable fashion option. The 'Komrads APL' sneakers feature recycled car tires for the [rubber soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport) and laces made from [recycled plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix) to round them off as a truly eco-friendly option when compared to mainstream footwear styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Creating shoes that are both sustainable and stylish using eco-friendly materials and design. - **Vegan Fashion:** Developing fashion products that are made without the use of animal products while maintaining premium aesthetics and sustainability. - **Recycled Materials:** Using materials that would normally go to waste and recycling them to create stylish and sustainable fashion products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry should explore using eco-friendly materials and designs to create sustainable and trendy products. - **Footwear:** Footwear companies should innovate new ways of creating comfortable and stylish shoes while minimizing harm to the environment. - **Sustainability:** Industries of all kinds can benefit from incorporating recycled and eco-friendly materials into their products to promote sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veja-sdu-rec-flannel-sneakers.md) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Recycled Material Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-mode.md)