Fish Scales & Plastic Bottles Are Swimmingly Upcycled Into Waterproof Kicks
In a world where every step counts towards environmental preservation, the Fish water shoes by footwear brand CCILU make waves with their blend of style, sustainability, fish scales, and plastic bottles.
In order to make the kicks, CCILU collected plastic bottles from beaches and fish scales from fish farms to transform them into footwear.
These shoes boast odor resistance, shock absorption, waterproofing, and durability. They are also lightweight, breathable, and machine washable.
In particular, collagen from the fish scales was extracted and blended with yarn to transform into a fabric insert into the kicks, allowing for breathability and returning moisture to your skin. In fact, the company asserts that it will retain its moisture even after washing.
The footwear also possesses self-cleaning attributes, preventing stains and facilitating rapid moisture-wicking. Though, if you need to, you can also just chuck it into the washing machine if it gets too dirty.
If you’re considering copping a pair for yourself, the Fish shoes are now part of a Kickstarter project and have just exceeded its US$3,000 goal. The kicks themselves are going for a pledge of US$69.
[via CCILU]
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