These Waterproof Sneakers Are Made From Recycled Coffee
23rd July 2019
While brainstorming ideas for a sustainable sneaker, the founders of Rens discovered they could spin high-tensile thread from old coffee grounds. Not only is this material better for the environment, but it offers some remarkable benefits to wearers as well. Fabric made from coffee is naturally odor-fighting and antibacterial. By combining the coffee with recycled water bottles, the team was able to create a shoe that’s also lightweight, breathable, and totally resistant to water. (It’s similar to the technology behind the Evolution hoodie, a sweatshirt that’s also made from coffee grounds and used water bottles.)
At $90, they still don’t beat my $12 sneakers from WalMart.