# Recycled Bottle Flats Rothy's Makes Comfortable, Sustainable Shoes for Girls By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-for-girls References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90207756/rothys-the-viral-silicon-valley-shoe-brand-is-coming-for-your-kids) & [rothys](https://rothys.com/girls/loafers) Rothy's, which previously introduced a range of footwear for women made of [recycled water bottle plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug), has now expanded its offerings with comfortable, stylish shoes for girls. The Girls Loafer is offered in sizes 10 to four and a range of fun colorways, including Flamingo, Navy and Lemondrop. The shoes are made with [3D knitting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld) and help to repurpose a product that would otherwise take up space in a landfill. When it comes to caring for the shoes, the durable designs may be added to the washing machine for an easy clean. The eco-friendly shoes for girls will surely appeal to parents who are looking to rebuild their child's [back-to-school wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe), as well as others who in search of a unique gift that supports a brand that is taking a stance against plastic waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Children's Fashion:** The rise of sustainable fashion for children presents an opportunity for companies to create eco-friendly clothing and accessories for kids. - **Circular Economy in Footwear:** Companies can explore the potential of circular economy in footwear by repurposing waste materials and creating sustainable and durable designs. - **Eco-friendly 3D Knitting:** Innovations in 3D knitting technology can lead to the production of eco-friendly and customizable products in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly products in their portfolio and cater to consumers looking for socially responsible fashion. - **Footwear Industry:** Footwear companies can adopt sustainable practices and materials in their production process to appeal to consumers concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases. - **Textile Industry:** Textile manufacturers can explore eco-friendly and recycled materials as alternatives to traditional fabrics, and contribute to building a more sustainable fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable NYC Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-nyc-flagship.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md) - [Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-threads.md) - [Doll-Matching Personalized Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-and-croc.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.md)