# Foldable Footwear Minimax Reduces Waste From Packaging By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimax-foldable-sneaker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/21/foldable-sneakers/) & [marcillan](http://www.marcillan.com/) Minimax is a sneaker designed by Marc Ilan that is made from flexible materials that allows the shoe to fold into a compact size. Miramax is great for both retailers and buyers. Retailers will gain space to hold extra products, and buyers can flatten the shoes into a small and [compact size when travelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanobag-1). The [slip-on sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-unveils-climacool) has an origami touch that brings a unique and geometric style to the shoe. It also helps reduce waste from packaging materials to make Miramax [eco-friendly footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Footwear:** The development of flexible footwear presents opportunities for innovative design and increased convenience for users. - **Compact Shoes:** The demand for compact shoes that can easily be packed and stored creates potential for disruption in the footwear industry. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The focus on reducing waste from packaging materials offers opportunities for eco-friendly innovations in various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can explore the possibilities of incorporating flexible and compact features into their product lines. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage the space-saving benefits of compact shoes to optimize their inventory management and store layout. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can innovate eco-friendly solutions to reduce waste and meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Packable Diver Fins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-fins.md) - [Custom Adaptive Slipper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers.md) - [Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapse-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Ultra-Slim Delivery Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flap-it.md) - [Slim-Fitting Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimus-trail.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Collaboration Collapsible Heel Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mita-sneakers-x-on-cloud-6-coast-mita.md)