# Grinded Sneaker-Made Sustainable Shoes ASICS and Studio Hagel Join Forces on the Stealthy NEOCURVE By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve References: [asics](https://www.asics.com/nl/nl-nl/neocurve/p/1203A648-001.html)  Studio HAGEL works in collaboration with ASICS on a new footwear model in the form of the [ASICS NEOCURVE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios). This is a unique result rooted in sustainability and transparency. The silhouette is crafted from grinded-up footwear with headstock materials and defective shoes. This brings forth the [circular design element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner) as the brand also taps Fast Feet Grinded, a Dutch shoe recycling company to help in the manufacturing process. The result is a low-profile silhouette resting on top of a curved sole unit at the base which is informed with a bounce to it. The sleek aesthetic is finished with a [technical and futuristic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze) with metallic details on the tongue and logo to round it all out. Image Credit: ASICS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Shoe Recycling:** The use of grinded-up footwear and headstock materials in new shoes highlights a shift towards eco-friendly production practices. - **Circular Design Innovations:** Circular design incorporating recycled materials is gaining traction, promoting long-term sustainability in fashion manufacturing. - **Futuristic Footwear Aesthetics:** The integration of metallic details and unique silhouettes points to a rising trend in futuristic and technical shoe designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Innovations in recycling defective shoes are transforming traditional footwear production processes. - **Recycled Material Processing:** Growth in the use of headstock and defective shoes as raw materials is driving advancements in sustainable material processing. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The trend towards sleek, technical aesthetics in sustainable products is impacting design standards in the broader fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesh-Heavy Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios.md) - [Automotive-Collaborative Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsonoma-1550-2.md) - [Stitched Accent Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkinetic-fluent.md) - [Collaborative Gingham-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelventure-6-1.md) - [Weatherized Sleek Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelterrain.md) - [Elegant Hybrid Sneaker Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelquantum-360-viii-3.md) - [Leather-Lined Luxe Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-quantum-360-viii.md) - [Futuristic 3D-Printed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-novalis-styrax-breeze.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md)