Demand for vegan shoes—manufactured without the use of animal-based fibers or materials—is on the rise. The market for synthetic leather, in particular, is expected to grow to $78.5 billion by 2025.

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A prototype shoe made entirely from pure mycelium, the root-like network of fungi, will debut at Milan Design Week. The ...

The Korvaa Consortium has unveiled the first-ever shoe made from a "novel combination" of mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). The experimental collaboration explores ...

Native Shoes has made footwear out of plants and recycled materials. The company’s latest innovation is a 3D-printed method that uses more recycled material, which could eventually mean only making a ...

White shoes are the workhorses of any footwear collection. They can add a pop of cheery brightness to an outfit or provide a neutral option when the rest of your look is busy or bold. Of course, the ...