# Minimal Eco-Friendly Running Shoes The Veja Condor Running Sneaker is Made Stylishly & Sustainably By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-09-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veja-condor References: [glamour](https://www.glamour.com/story/veja-condor-running-sneaker-review) & [veja-store](https://www.veja-store.com/en/256-running) [Veja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-sneakers) is a French company that recently gained the attention of many after being sported on Princess Meghan Markle -- and since then, the brand has launched a new running-specific sneaker titled the Veja Condor. While the brand is known for its eco-friendly sneakers, its new style is made to increase performance and can be worn while working out. The Veja Condor running sneaker is made from 53 percent [bio-based and recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a) and was designed in Paris and is produced in Brazil. The shoe boasts a fashion-forward design with thick textured soles and intriguing line designs. Consumers can purchase these new, royal-approved sneakers in a variety of colorways including 'Grafite White,' 'Grenat Dahlia,' and 'Jaune Fluo White' -- to name a few. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Eco-friendly Athletic Shoes:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional athletic shoe market by creating eco-friendly options with innovative materials and stylish design. - **Sustainable Performance Footwear:** Opportunity to create sustainable athletic shoes that increase performance and cater to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Bio-based and Recycled Materials in Footwear:** Opportunity to innovate in footwear materials by incorporating bio-based and recycled materials into the production process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to incorporate sustainable materials and stylish design into their product offerings. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to carry and promote sustainable and stylish athletic shoes in their product line. - **Eco-friendly Lifestyle Products:** Opportunity for lifestyle brands to expand into the athletic shoe market by promoting eco-friendly and sustainable footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.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) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Nitrogen-Injected Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rossignol-vezor.md) - [Bio-Circular Trail Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norda-001a.md)