Adidas announced new shoe made from mushroom leather
A new Stan Smith shoe from Adidas is now available that was made from an unusual material- mushroom-based “leather.”
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A new Stan Smith shoe from Adidas is now available that was made from an unusual material- mushroom-based “leather.” Adidas made the announcement of the release on their website and introduced “Mylo”, a material made from mycelium, a substance found in the roots of mushrooms.
Mylo
The Mylo sneakers feature a natural rubber mid-sole, while the body of the shoe is made from mushroom leather. The Mylo sneaker forms part of Adidas’ broader sustainability goals, which include reducing plastic waste.
Adidas did not mention how much the shoes will cost during the press release.
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