# Plant-Based Moccasins The SeaVees 9/65 Bamboo Mocs Use an Unexpected Material By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seavees-9-65-bamboo-mocs References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/style/seavees-965-bamboo-mocs/) & [jcrew](http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/NewArrivals/shoes/PRDOVR~27785/27785.jsp) You might be surprised to learn that the SeaVees 9/65 Bamboo Mocs aren't actually made out of canvas material. What looks like a typical [canvas upper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-and-moonstar) is actually made out of a sweet [woven bamboo material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore), while fine bamboo linen is used for the lining. The name SeaVees 9/65 Bamboo Mocs is partly based upon the unexpected material used and a historical reference. The numbers 9/65 represents the September of 1965, the month where the hippie movement was first recognized in printed media. The San Francisco Examiner had an article describing a district in the city as a "hip hangout" for beatniks. Whether you want to honor the hippie movement or simply want a cool pair of kicks made out of a wicked material, the SeaVees 9/65 Bamboo Mocs may be the perfect choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bamboo Footwear:** The trend towards innovative use of sustainable materials in footwear create opportunities for new products and business models. - **Fashion Nostalgia:** The trend towards nostalgia in fashion and footwear opens up potential markets for products that revive past styles with modern materials and design techniques. - **Ethical Consumerism:** The trend towards ethical consumerism creates opportunities for brands that prioritize sustainability, transparency, and eco-friendly materials throughout the product lifecycle. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Innovative use of sustainable materials in footwear is disrupting traditional materials, production methods and creating new product and branding opportunities. - **Fashion:** The trend towards nostalgia in fashion and footwear continues to grow, providing opportunities for products that evoke past styles while incorporating modern materials and innovative design techniques. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards ethical consumerism creates opportunities and pressure for companies to prioritize sustainability, transparency, and eco-friendly materials across industries, including fashion and footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barefoot-Style Slip-On Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-gobi-wavey-mule.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Mushroom Leather Colorful Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylo-leather.md) - [All-Natural Canvas Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-piper.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Faux Reptilian Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-moc-premium.md) - [Suede Leather Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-moc.md) - [Sneaker-Like Leather Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule.md) - [Collaborative Japanese-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-mason-and-moonstar.md)