In California, novelty sandal brand Sanuk has introduced three new styles that incorporate biobased and recycled materials and target fans of the Grateful Dead.
Dubbed SustainaSole™ SANUK x GRATEFUL DEAD, the footwear feature the iconic Steal Your Face Grateful Dead album art, red and blue stitching, and tie-dye design elements. Biobased content includes jute weave, repurposed suede and responsibly sourced leather. Other sustainable materials include foam waste, recycled cotton, recycled polyesters, pre-consumer recycled rubber, and pre-consumer recycled EVA foam.
The line includes a men’s sandal, women’s sandal, and a unisex sneaker, and all three options are priced at $80.