# Haute Eco-Friendly Footwear The PMJ Sneakers are Made from Recyclable Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pmj-sneakers References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/eco-friendly-sneakers/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/309032374/pmj-the-eco-shoes) The PMJ Sneakers have been developed as an [eco-friendly fashion product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection) that will provide consumers with access to premium footwear at a reasonable cost. Crafted from leather with a 100% [recyclable rubber sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport), the sneakers are manufactured using a process that cuts down on the water usage by 30% in comparison to traditional footwear. They are also created using 20% less energy than traditional manufacturing methods to further enhance the sustainable nature of the products. The PMJ Sneakers come in styles for men and women at a starting price of just $123, which makes them accessible by consumers of all kinds who might not be able to afford or justify premium footwear. The sneakers come in high and low-top styles as well as a variety of different color options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** There is an opportunity to develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion products that are accessible for consumers of all kinds. - **Recyclable Materials:** Creating products using 100% recyclable materials is a trend that has the opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry and create more sustainable practices. - **Energy Efficient Manufacturing:** By using energy efficient manufacturing methods, there is an opportunity to reduce production costs and contribute to a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating more sustainable and eco-friendly practices into product development and manufacturing. - **Manufacturing:** Incorporating energy-efficient manufacturing processes when creating products can reduce production costs and help contribute to a more sustainable future for the manufacturing industry. - **Recycling:** Developing more products using recyclable materials opens up opportunities for the recycling industry to create a more sustainable future and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Sustainable Dad-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.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) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Recycled Material Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-mode.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4dfwd-1.md)