# Barely-There Summer Shoes The Eco- and Wallet-Friendly Paper-Feet Sandal by Jimmy Tomczac By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-feet-sandal References: [good.is](http://www.good.is/post/paper-feet-sustainable-sandals-that-don-t-cost-an-arm-or-a-leg/) & [paper-feet](http://www.paper-feet.com/) The Paper-Feet Sandal gives you the [barefoot feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-shoe) for a portion of the regular [designer sandal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) price. Designer Jimmy Tomczac created these savvy kicks using billboard vinyl, a durable and sustainable material for the sandal’s soles. Having gotten inspiration from materials lying around his home, Jimmy Tomczac's Paper-Feet Sandal was a result of experimentation with comfort and durability from [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore). Geared towards those who love to walk barefoot--minus the cuts and scratches--these Paper-Feet sandals may be just the thing for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 33% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Creating sustainable and affordable footwear using recycled materials can disrupt the traditional shoe industry. - **Minimalist Design:** Designing minimalist and lightweight sandals that provide a barefoot feel offers a disruptive alternative to bulky and expensive designer sandals. - **Upcycling Materials:** Exploring innovative ways to repurpose materials like billboard vinyl for shoe manufacturing can lead to cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can embrace sustainable and minimalist designs to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore upcycling as a new trend to create unique and eco-friendly shoe options for consumers. - **Sustainability:** Companies focused on sustainability can find opportunities in the upcycling of materials for the production of footwear and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Leather Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softstar-camino-lite-sandals.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md)