# Plant-Based Performance Shoes VIVOBAREFOOT's Primus Lite II Bio is Made with Renewable Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shoe References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vivobarefoot-launches-plant-based-primus-lite-ii-bio-shoe-on-the-heels-of-sustainability-research-300853287.html) & [vivobarefoot](https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/primusbio) There are plenty of footwear brands producing ethical and sustainable shoes but finding these traits within the category of performance shoes can be a challenge—fortunately, [VIVOBAREFOOT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-barefoot-footwear) is now introducing its innovative new Primus Lite II Bio as one of the world's first [plant-based performance shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a). These unisex and vegan shoes are made with over more than 30% renewable plant-based materials, including Bio TPU made from yellow dent field corn, natural rubber and [harvested algae called Bloom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers). Thanks to its unique materials, the sustainable and highly efficient shoe design weighs about 10% less than today's standard performance shoes. The Primus Lite II Bio is now available as part of a limited run and represents VIVOBAREFOOT's goal of working towards using 100% bio-based materials in future versions of the product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Performance Shoes:** The use of renewable materials in performance shoes can disrupt the traditional footwear industry and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Bio TPU:** The use of Bio TPU made from yellow dent field corn can disrupt the synthetic plastics industry by providing a sustainable alternative for materials. - **Lightweight Performance Shoes:** The innovation of using harvested algae called Bloom in the design of shoes can lead to the creation of more lightweight and efficient performance shoes. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Footwear companies looking to appeal to eco-conscious consumers can innovate by using renewable and sustainable materials in their products. - **Renewable Materials:** The use of renewable materials in various industries such as fashion and automotive can disrupt traditional manufacturing methods and provide eco-friendly solutions to consumers. - **Synthetic Plastics:** The emergence of sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastics, such as Bio TPU made from renewable materials, can disrupt the synthetic plastics industry and provide greener alternatives for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Footwear Outsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-rubber-outsoles.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Bio-Circular Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a.md) - [Flexible Barefoot Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-barefoot-footwear.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Flexible Ergonomically Designed Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlomfy-actmos.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md)