# Sustainable Sci-Fi Sneakers Po-Zu Created an Eco-Friendly Star Wars-Themed Sneaker By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-themed-sneaker References: [po-zu](https://po-zu.com/products/porg-hi) Fantasy clothing company Po-Zu released a new Star Wars-themed sneaker. In the latest movie of the franchise, 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' a new fan-favorite character emerged—Porg. This tiny, lovable creature is printed all over these new sneakers, making them a must-have for all Star Wars fans. Released under a license by [Lucasfilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm) and [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection), these shoes are a true collector's item. The shoes are made with organic cotton canvas, coconut husk, latex and are guaranteed vegan and cruelty-free. Po-Zu uses exclusively sustainable materials, ensuring that all products are eco-friendly. These unisex sneakers are available in both a low-cut version and a high-top version. These new adorable Porg-printed Star Wars-themed sneakers are available now, following the release of the brand's other premium character-inspired products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Creating sustainable sneakers using organic materials, such as cotton canvas and coconut husk, provides an opportunity for brands to disrupt the footwear industry with eco-friendly options. - **Character-themed Products:** Designing sneakers featuring beloved characters from popular franchises, like Star Wars, allows brands to tap into fan loyalty and create unique collector's items. - **Cruelty-free Fashion:** Promoting vegan and cruelty-free materials in the fashion industry, such as latex-free sneakers, presents an opportunity for brands to meet the demands of conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can embrace eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for sustainable options. - **Licensed Merchandise:** The licensed merchandise industry can capitalize on fan loyalty by creating character-themed products, like Star Wars-themed sneakers, that appeal to collectors and fans. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore cruelty-free options, such as vegan sneakers, to align with consumer preferences for ethical and sustainable fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-ghostbusters-sneakers.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Custom 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-wotherspoon-x-zellerfeld.md) - [Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-lightyear-crocs.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Emerald Street Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedcat-elphaba.md)