# Cannabis Leaf Sneakers nat-2's Luxury Vegan Sneakers are Made with Real Cannabis Leaves By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-vegan-sneakers References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2019/9/these-new-vegan-shoes-are-made-with-actual-cannabis-leaves) & [coilex](https://coilex.com/collections/vegan-wooden-sneakers/products/nat-2-cannabis-marijuana-w-m-x) nat-2 is known for making [luxury vegan sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker) with unique materials like repurposed coffee grounds, mushrooms and even hay, and its newest creation is made with real cannabis leaves. The plant-based, unisex sneakers are made with recycled cannabis leaves from sustainably grown hemp plants, and these leaves make up to 50% of the shoe’s surface, as each and every shoe is completely unique. The vegan footwear designs feature leaves that have been applied to a [natural eco-flax-layer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso), which allows the natural qualities of the leaf to shine through. Some of the other sustainable materials that are used on the sneaker include [recycled PET bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe), real rubber and upper designs that incorporate nat-2's signature reflective glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Luxury Vegan Sneakers:** The use of unique and renewable materials in luxury vegan sneakers, such as repurposed coffee grounds, mushrooms, and cannabis leaves, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Footwear Design:** Incorporating sustainable materials like recycled PET bottles, natural rubber, and plant-based components, such as cannabis leaves, in footwear design offers disruptive innovation potential for environmentally conscious consumers. - **Natural Eco-flax Layer:** The application of natural eco-flax layer allows the unique qualities of materials like cannabis leaves to be showcased in innovative and eco-friendly sneaker designs, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion and sustainability sectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating unique and sustainable materials, like cannabis leaves, in luxury vegan sneaker designs. - **Sustainability:** The use of renewable and eco-friendly materials, such as cannabis leaves, in footwear production contributes to disruptive innovation in the sustainability industry. - **Footwear:** Incorporating renewable and unique materials, like cannabis leaves, in footwear design presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry, catering to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Seasonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-camo.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-4.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Refined Skateboarder Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cariuma-naioca-gum-suede-sneaker.md) - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Nature-Inspired Limited Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kype-pro-limited-edition.md)