# Eco-Friendly Hipster Footwear These Sustainable Shoes are a Hand-Made Version of Hi-Top Sneakers By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-shoes References: [knstrct](http://www.knstrct.com/fashion-blog/2014/5/4/hand-sewn-high-by-feit-direct) & [feitdirect](http://www.feitdirect.com/products/hand-sewn-high-greige) If you're looking to buy yourself a new pair of kicks for the summer, make sure you check out these awesome-looking [handmade and sustainable shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1). Designed by footwear brand Feit, the 'Hand Sewn High' is a line of sustainable shoes that ticks all the right boxes: beauty, craft and sustainability. The brand only offers footwear that is hand-sewn by craftsmen using only chemical-free leathers and dyes. The new line of footwear boasts the Feit classic, a fantastic new minimalist design that looks hipster -- it has visible stitching running down the back of the heel -- and comes in a creamy suede color. What makes these shoes special is the fact that they are redefining eco-fashion. Known for being a little wishy-washy when it comes to craftsmanship and design aesthetic, eco-fashion will now earn itself a new rep with these sleek and crafty looking shoes -- that also try to save the planet! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Sustainable Shoes:** Opportunity to disrupt the footwear industry by offering environmentally friendly and artisanal alternatives. - **Chemical-free Leathers and Dyes:** Opportunity to innovate in the fashion industry by creating sustainable and non-toxic materials. - **Redefining Eco-fashion:** Opportunity to revolutionize the eco-fashion industry by combining craftsmanship, design aesthetic, and sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable footwear. - **Fashion:** Opportunity to capitalize on the trend for sustainable and environmentally conscious fashion. - **Craftsmanship:** Opportunity to integrate artisanal techniques and sustainable materials into various industries such as fashion, furniture, and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md)