# Earth-Friendly Boat Shoes The Timberland Earthkeepers are 90% Recyclable and Can be Disassembled By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-earthkeepers References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31679/) & [earthkeeper](http://www.earthkeeper.com/Gear/Earthkeepers-2-dot-0) The new [Timberland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe) Earthkeepers [boat shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-x-jacquemus-la-bateau) are the newest footwear designs to benefit the earth, as they are 90% recyclable when you're done with them. The shoes are designed to be disassembled when you're done wearing them, and the different parts can be [90% recycled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix). The soles are 42% recycled green rubber and the body of the shoe is 100% organic cotton. Any leather on the body is from a tannery that is also committed to eco-friendly practices. These Timberland Earthkeepers are definitely paving the way for green footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Footwear:** The Timberland Earthkeepers boat shoes showcase the trend of sustainable footwear by being 90% recyclable and made with eco-friendly materials. - **Disassemblable Design:** Timberland Earthkeepers' disassemblable design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the footwear industry, allowing for efficient recycling and reduced waste. - **Eco-conscious Manufacturing:** The use of recycled materials and eco-friendly practices in the production of Timberland Earthkeepers sets a trend towards more eco-conscious manufacturing in the footwear industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** The sustainable and disassemblable design of the Timberland Earthkeepers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the footwear industry, pushing for more sustainable and recyclable products. - **Sustainability:** The Earth-friendly features of Timberland Earthkeepers boat shoes highlight the increasing demand for sustainable products and drive innovation opportunities in the sustainability industry. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The use of 100% organic cotton and eco-friendly practices by Timberland Earthkeepers showcases a trend towards sustainable and environmentally responsible textile manufacturing, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Earthy Toned Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-iv.md) - [Sustainable Winter-Ready Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-2.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md)