# Recycled Hiking Boots Palladium and Finisterre's PAMPA HI RECYCLED WP+ is Sustainable By Amy Duong | Published 2020-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampa-hi-recycled-wp References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/palladium-finisterre-recycled-hiking-boots-collaboration-pampa-hi-recycled-release) French footwear label [Palladium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-hiking-boot) works in collaboration with outdoor brand [Finisterre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finisterre) on a new sustainable iteration of the Finisterre PAMPA HI boots -- it is entitled the PAMPA HI RECYCLED WP+ model. The latest model perfectly encapsulates both contributing efforts' dedication for a greener future. Both brands have values surrounding product durability and want to raise awareness around the impacts of global warming. They also both share a passion of the outdoors. Together, the PAMPA HI RECYCLED WP+ boots are made from a waterproof membrane and sit on a grippy outsole silhouette. In terms of the upper, it is made from [recycled plastic bottle materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) and recycled rubber waste makes up the sole unit and the tip of the laces. Image Credit: Palladium, Finisterre ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Footwear:** The rise of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in footwear production creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. - **Circular Economy:** The use of recycled materials in production processes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the circular economy sector. - **Outdoor Sustainability:** The growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable outdoor gear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor industry. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The shift towards sustainable practices in footwear production presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry. - **Circular Economy:** The use of recycled materials in production processes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the circular economy sector. - **Outdoor:** The growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable outdoor gear presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Winter-Ready Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-2.md) - [Earthy Toned Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-iv.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-hopara-2.md) - [Recycled Tire Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md) - [Euro-Inspired Hiking Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apww01-padmore-barnes-sport-boot.md)