# Mushroom-Based Shoe Materials adidas Uses Mushrooms to Reinvent its Stan Smith Sneakers By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-04-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-sneakers References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/adidas-stan-smith-mylo-mycelium-mushroom-04-16-2021/) & [news.adidas](https://news.adidas.com/originals/stan-smith-mylo--recreating-an-icon-made-with-underground-roots-of-mushrooms/s/3403a796-7db3-429c-8a3b-6378c2f962b0) [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylo-leather) unveils a new vegan version of the Stan Smith Sneakers called 'Stan Smith Mylo.' Made with a [mushroom-based material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch), adidas recreates one of its shoe icons with underground mushroom roots to make an innovative leather alternative material. The material is made from renewable mycelium which has a highly efficient grow time of two weeks. The cutting-edge agricultural process is not only time-efficient but is also space-efficient. adidas partnered with Bolt Threads as part of the popular shoe brand's commitment to sustainability and an eco-friendly future. On the Mylo shoe, Adidas uses the mycelium material for its outer perforated 3 stripes, the help tab overlay, and the company's premium branding. The footwear innovation illustrates the innovative potential that mycelium has as an up-and-coming sustainable and leather alternative material. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/adidas-stan-smith-mylo-mycelium-mushroom-04-16-2021/), [news.adidas](https://news.adidas.com/originals/stan-smith-mylo--recreating-an-icon-made-with-underground-roots-of-mushrooms/s/3403a796-7db3-429c-8a3b-6378c2f962b0) Image Credit: Designboom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Mushroom-based Materials:** The emergence of new sustainable materials, such as mushroom-based materials, offers opportunities for innovative leather alternative materials. - **Sustainable Fashion:** As more fashion brands commit to sustainability, creating products from eco-friendly materials like mushroom-based materials can disrupt the traditional fashion industry and its supply chains. - **Biotech Innovation:** The use of innovative agricultural processes like mycelium-based material production illustrates the potential for biotech innovations that address sustainability challenges and create new materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can benefit from introducing innovative, sustainable materials, like mushroom-based materials, to better align their business with sustainable values and better engage with ecologically-conscious consumers. - **Agriculture Industry:** Using innovative agricultural processes, like mycelium-based material production, can disrupt traditional agricultural processes and create new opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable materials. - **Biotech Industry:** The emergence of sustainable and innovative materials like mushroom-based materials highlights the potential for biotech industry innovation in sustainable processes, products, and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Mushroom-Based Sneaker Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-bailey-x-adidas-originals-ozlucent.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-leather-alternative.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biomaterial Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterial-cycling-helmet.md)