# Upcycled Sculptural Shoes Plastic Soul by Rose In Good Faith Repurposes Material from Doc Johnson By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-soul References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/419504/This-Recycled-Sneaker-Was-Birthed-From-The-Romp-Of-Unused-Sex-Toys/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CgC2R-bPlqX/) Plastic Soul by [Rose In Good Faith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/very-rose) is a [sculptural footwear design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-future-clog) that helps to give new life to defective adult toys from adult novelty toy company Doc Johnson. The first-ever sneaker from the clothing label takes the form of a slip-on style that's sustainable, shapely, water-resistant and ergonomically designed with arch support in mind. Additionally, the shoes feature organic cotton lining and a [natural cork insole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka) with antimicrobial properties that adapts to the shape of the foot. The architecturally inspired footwear design takes cues from the honeycomb-like façade of The Broad in Los Angeles. The brand describes these shoes as the intersection of "sustainability, sexual freedom, and purpose" and in the spirit of its two-year collaboration with Doc Johnson, Rose In Good Faith is introducing the shoes by urging people to "stop F*cking Mother Nature." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Upcycling:** Repurposing defective adult toys as high-end sneakers opens up opportunities for creative and eco-friendly design solutions. - **Sustainable Footwear:** Creating footwear from recycled materials and incorporating features like arch support and antimicrobial properties aligns with the increasing demand for sustainable and functional products. - **Fashion with Purpose:** Brands finding ways to combine fashion, sustainability and activism have the potential to appeal to socially-conscious consumers and disrupt the traditional fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage this trend by developing innovative materials that can be upcycled to create eco-friendly footwear and other fashion products. - **Adult Novelty Toys:** Repurposing defective adult toys into fashion products may inspire other companies in the adult novelty industry to explore sustainability and upcycling as a means of disposing of their products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can adopt sustainable practices in order to create products with a smaller carbon footprint and stay ahead of the trend toward eco-friendly and socially conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md)