these shoe soles are made of discarded party balloons

undo for tomorrow released nuven, a completely vegan shoe design made with the best recycled and natural materials. the design was released on indiegogo and it offers supreme comfort using soft and lightweight materials. the designers’ aim was to come up with a design that combines the comfort of performance sneakers with the style and shape of casual shoes.

images courtesy of undo for tomorrow

patrick dohmann and pedro mello, co-founders of undo for tomorrow, wanted to change the way people look at ‘trash’ and prove that recycled and upcycled materials are as worthy as new ones. nuven’s rubber outsoles are made with discarded party balloons and tire leftovers, which add slip resistance and great flexibility. the upper materials are 100% vegan and the lining is 100% bamboo, which acts as an antibacterial and helps with odor control. the outside layer is a super smooth suede made of recycled plastic with a water repellent coat, making it perfect for any weather

the toe cap is made from stretchable rubber from the amazonian rainforest that molds to your feet with use. this material adds resistance and durability and is responsible for the perfect fit of these shoes. the smoothfoam midsole is the perfect blend of softness and energy rebound, it makes walking the whole day feel very comfortable and lightweight.

project info:

name: undo for Tomorrow – nuven shoes

designers: patrick dohmann and pedro mello from undo for tomorrow

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edited by: yasmina karam | designboom