# Demure Plastic-Free Footwear The 'HAŪT' Urbanite Shoes Have a 100% Recyclable Rubber Sole By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanite-shoes References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/urban-sustainable-shoes/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hautshoes/haut-the-urbanites-shoes?ref=3kx2bg&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'HAŪT' urbanite shoes have been created as a line of footwear for consumers that put a focus on style, quality, function and the environment. Crafted from chromium-free leather, the shoes feature a 100% [recyclable rubber sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport) that's durable and optimized for all-day comfort to prevent fatigue from occurring. This eliminates the need for plastic to make them a more [eco-friendly option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1) when compared to other footwear designs presently on the market. The 'HAŪT' urbanite shoes also support the For A Strawless Ocean initiative to help combat the vast amount of plastic entering our oceans and waterways. The sneakers come in several demure color options and have an aesthetic that is perfectly suitable for wear to the office or out on the town. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Chromium-free Leather Footwear:** Innovative and eco-friendly material for creating sustainable shoes which can be a game-changer in the footwear industry. - **100% Recyclable Rubber Soles:** The rise in demand of sustainable and durable shoe products can lead to manufacturers developing more ways of incorporating recycled materials in footwear soles. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Growing consciousness towards the environment has created a market for sustainable fashion which can lead to the creation of fashion brands supporting environmental causes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable footwear can lead to a shift in traditional manufacturing practices and incorporating recycled materials in creating new products. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The use of sustainable materials in packaging can help towards reducing the carbon footprint of the shoe and fashion industry in general. - **Environmentally Conscious Brands:** Fashion industries, as well as ethical lenders, can reposition their branding strategies in ways that highlight ecological sustainability and support of various environmental initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Plant-Based Footwear Outsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-rubber-outsoles.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) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-hopara-2.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md)