# Sustainable Glue-Free Shoes The Zero-X No-Glue Shoe is Made Without Chemical Adhesives By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerox-noglue-shoe References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leaders-in-footwear-sustainability-announce-zero-x-the-no-glue-shoe-301174379.html) & [twistedx](https://twistedx.com/sustainability) Twisted X's Zero-X No-Glue Shoe is touted as the brand's most [sustainable shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360) yet, as it avoids the use of toxic chemical adhesives. The footwear designs that can be found in the Zero-X collection make the most of Twisted X's proprietary interlocking, double-stitching system, which is said to eliminate "75% of the harsh environmental issues created with [traditional footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocurve)." The Zero-X No-Glue Shoe, which has been in development for years, is true to its name. As Twisted X CEO, Prasad Reddy says, "When we were challenged and told that we had to have a little glue on the footbed and shoe lining, we kept trying and worked to ensure this no-glue shoe means no glue, not even one drop." The light and breathable footwear features ecoTWX uppers made from [recycled water bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix). Image Credit: Twisted X ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 49% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glue-free Footwear:** The trend towards sustainable footwear production without toxic adhesives presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative bonding methods. - **Double-stitching System:** The trend towards sustainable footwear production that eliminates harsh environmental issues can be accelerated by innovative double-stitching systems. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The trend towards sustainable footwear production with recycled and biodegradable materials presents opportunities for companies to develop new eco-friendly products and processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The footwear manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend towards more sustainable production methods that eliminate toxic adhesives and reduce environmental issues. - **Eco-friendly Textiles:** The trend towards sustainable footwear production with eco-friendly materials presents opportunities for the eco-friendly textile industry to develop more recycled and biodegradable materials. - **Sustainability Consulting:** The trend towards more sustainable footwear production presents opportunities for sustainability consulting companies to help footwear manufacturers develop more sustainable and eco-friendly production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Earthy Toned Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-iv.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Sustainable Modular Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sneaker-1.md) - [Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-zero.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md)