# Blooming Eco-Sneakers The Virgin Collection by OAT Shoes Features Fully Biodegradable Footwear By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-shoes References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/Virgin-collection-from-OAT-the-sneakers-that-bloom) & [oatshoes](http://www.oatshoes.com/) The debut of the [Virgin Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salcombe-gin-miniature-aluminum-bottles) by OAT Shoes at this year's Amsterdam International Fashion Week was spectacular. The line consists of footwear that is absolutely [biodegradable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe). The idea is that after you've worn them for a long time, you can either chuck them in the garbage or plant them and watch them bloom! The Virgin Collection won OAT Shoes the second prize at the Green Fashion competition. Modeled by semi-naked "Adam and Eve" the [eco-friendly company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection) portrayed the idea of returning back to mother nature. OAT Shoes is a young company that everybody should keep their eyes on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biodegradable Footwear:** Opportunity for disrupting the footwear industry by creating fully biodegradable shoes. - **Green Fashion:** Opportunity for disrupting the fashion industry by promoting and creating eco-friendly clothing and accessories. - **Return to Nature:** Opportunity for disrupting various industries by emphasizing the importance of sustainability and reconnecting with nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear industry by developing biodegradable shoes. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by promoting and producing sustainable and eco-friendly clothing and accessories. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity across various industries by incorporating sustainable practices and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Textured Floral Design Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-society.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivaia.md) - [Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection.md) - [Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hylo-athletics.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md)