# Coffee-Based Footwear XpreSole Uses Recycled Coffee Grounds for Every Component of Its Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpresole References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sustainability-drives-xpresole-the-worlds-1st-shoes-primarily-made-from-coffee-spring-20-launch-follows-ccilus-second-consecutive-red-dot-design-award-honor-301028043.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xpresole/the-worlds-1st-shoes-primarily-made-from-coffee) With a campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers), XpreSole is introducing itself as the world's first shoes to use recycled coffee grounds as the key element of every major component in its design. In fact, a single pair of XpreSole's sustainably made, [vegan-friendly shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers) is made from about five cups of recycled coffee grounds. As such, it's hardly a surprise that XpreSole reports that the lightweight and eco-friendly footwear styles are also said to share the aroma of coffee. By working with spent coffee grounds and a special compound that can be used for the soles and tops of shoes, XpreSole developed a footwear solution that's dirt-proof and water-repellent with odor control properties. Image Credit: XpreSole ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Footwear:** XpreSole's use of recycled coffee grounds in their design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the footwear industry to create more sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Circular Economy:** XpreSole's innovative use of recycled coffee grounds demonstrates the potential for the fashion industry to embrace circularity and transform waste materials into valuable resources. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** XpreSole's adoption of coffee grounds as a key element in their design highlights the growing trend of using unconventional, eco-friendly materials in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on XpreSole's coffee-based footwear trend by incorporating sustainable materials in their products, offering consumers more environmentally-friendly options. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of alternative materials like coffee grounds to create innovative and sustainable clothing and accessories, promoting a more environmentally conscious approach to fashion. - **Sustainability and Waste Management:** XpreSole's use of recycled coffee grounds in their design opens up opportunities for the sustainability and waste management industry to develop new ways of repurposing waste materials and reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Coffee Ground-Made Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-coffee-table.md) - [Upcycled Coffee By-Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaffe-bueno.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Sustainable Coffee-Textured Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albert-kuip-chair.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md)