# 3D-Printed Recycled Plastic Sneakers The Oliver Cabell 'Phoenix' Sneakers are Eco-Chic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oliver-cabell-phoenix References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/oliver-cabell-phoenix-sneakers/) & [olivercabell](https://olivercabell.com/collections/new-arrivals-mens) The [Oliver Cabell 'Phoenix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-recovery-slide)' sneakers are an eco-chic footwear style that aims to transform perceptions of what's possible thanks to recycling and the latest technology. The shoe is made from [recycled plastic water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) that have been cleaned, masticated, melted down and transformed into a yarn that is then used by a 3D printer to create the lightweight sneakers. The footwear style is paired with an EVA sole for enhanced comfort along with a microfiber tongue for cooling effects and a liner that allows the shoes to be worn without socks thanks to an odor-reducing design. The Oliver Cabell 'Phoenix' sneakers are priced at $95, come in black or white style options and are even capable of being machine washed to keep them fresh between wears. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing in Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop 3D printers and materials specifically tailored for creating sustainable footwear. - **Recycled Materials in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new processes and technologies for transforming recycled materials into high-quality fashion products. - **Odor-reducing Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative materials and technologies to further improve odor-reducing properties in footwear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D printing technology into footwear manufacturing processes, creating more sustainable and customizable products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new circular economy models and technologies that enable the widespread use of recycled materials in the fashion industry. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new techniques for converting recycled materials, such as plastic bottles, into high-quality textile yarns for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md)