# Earth Day-Themed Sustainable Shoes ASICS' Tarther Blast Gets a Cream Tonal Makeover for Spring By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarther-blast References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/asics-tarther-blast-earth-day-cream-putty-release-info) As Earth Day approaches in a few days, brands such as [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware) prepare to honor the day with special designs such as its new Tarther Blast shoe in an Earth Day makeover. The silhouette is comprised of [sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner) to fall in line with the celebration. It is made using recyclable materials throughout the upper in a creamy hue for an earthy palette. The tiger stripes are made from leather materials for textural contrast and there are [shaggy suede materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel1130-sneaker) that make up the overlays at the throat and lower section of the heel. The laces are done in a rustic brown for a pop of contrast against the light palette around the shoe's upper. Image Credit: Sivasdescalzo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Footwear:** ASICS uses sustainable materials for Earth Day-themed Tarther Blast shoes. - **Recyclable Materials:** ASICS utilizes recyclable materials in creamy hue for Earth Day makeover. - **Textural Contrast:** ASICS adds leather and shaggy suede materials for textural contrast in Tarther Blast shoes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Industry:** Footwear companies can explore using sustainable and recyclable materials for their products. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** The sustainable fashion industry can benefit from ASICS' use of eco-friendly materials. - **Fashion Retail Industry:** Fashion retailers can cater to eco-conscious customers by offering sustainable fashion products with textural contrast. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md) - [Natural Tone Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-organic-beauty.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earls-collection.md) - [Grinded Sneaker-Made Sustainable Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md) - [Retro Pastel Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-shoes.md) - [Collaborative Gingham-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelventure-6-1.md) - [Organic Suede Technical Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel1130-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md)