# Vegan Material-Crafted Sneakers adidas Originals Drops a Vegan Leather Stan Smith Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2021-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-stan References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/adidas-originals-stan-smith-vegan-leather-footwear-white-green-tagged-graffiti-doodle-print) [adidas Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-stan-smith) introduces a vegan leather [Stan Smith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-stan-smith-beaded) sneaker model as the sportswear brand continues to work towards a more sustainable future. The new design also features graffiti accents throughout the upper that is made with inspiration that nods to the brand's archive and motifs true to the model. Each side of the shoe looks like it is detailed with pen doodles in a dark hue to contrast the white base foundation. The vegan leather makes up the upper and the Trefoil logo. There are also additional branding details that read "Stan" and "Smith" on top of the heel tabs and the logo, but also as forms of graffiti tags at the top of the shoe. Image Credit: HBX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Footwear:** Incorporate eco-friendly materials such as vegan leather in the production of shoes. - **Ethical Fashion:** Support animal rights by offering more vegan options in the fashion industry. - **Graffiti-inspired Design:** Incorporate graffiti-like accents in fashion design as a way to express cultural identity and artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** Companies can incorporate sustainable materials in their production processes and make vegan options a part of their product lineup. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion houses can embrace ethical fashion by offering vegan-friendly options in their collections. - **Streetwear Industry:** Companies can incorporate urban street art and graffiti-inspired designs into their product designs ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-freizeit.md) - [Sneaker-Converted Dress Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-lux.md) - [90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-xlg.md) - [Floral-Accented Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmos-pink-and-adidas.md) - [Stealthy Monochromatic Collab Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa-stan-smith.md) - [Detail-Forward Shoe Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clot-stan-smith-beaded.md) - [Cartoon Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-smith-x-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Collaborative Sleek Sneaker Model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-shoes.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freizeit.md)