Sneakers have revolutionised fashion, lifestyle and the environment.
Sneakers and streetwear have revolutionised fashion, lifestyle and the environment.
Global Footwear Market Report 2021, reports that the Sneaker Market is Projected to Reach
$403.2 Billion USD by 2025 - Driven by New Design Trends and Rising Discretionary Spending Among
an Expanding Middle Class Population.
From Nike, Toms, Puma, Adidas to Converse, Veja, Yeezy to Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel
everyone is wearing sneakers. Kanye West, Mark Zuckerberg, Taylor Swift, Virat Kohli, Beyonce and
people from all walks of life both young and old are wearing sneakers. The sneaker industry like all
industries has had to pivot itself to environmentally friendly and sustainable sneakers. Spain, Italy
and many countries in South America are leading the way in producing sneakers made of recyclable
materials including food.
In this assignment you will audit, analyse and evaluate the social and digital media of an
environmentally and sustainable sneaker brand.
Introduction
Describe the history of the environmentally and sustainable sneaker brand (Nike, ID.Eight, Toms,
Allbirds, Veja, Flamingos Life, Cariuma, Native, Nisolo, Sole Rebels, Oliver Cabell, Thousand Fell and
Adidas). You can use Australian or international sneaker brands.
Discussion
Discuss (in the 3rd person) why this environmentally and sustainable brand was chosen to be
audited, analysed and evaluated. (200 words max)
SNEAKERS | SUSTAINABLE & CRUELTY FREE | From Fruit Waste by ID.EIGHT — Kickstarter
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/gallery/eco-friendly-trainers
https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/footwear/best-eco-friendly-shoes-sustainable-n1190646
https://int.cariuma.com/pages/about-us
Audit and Analysis:
Visit the brand’s website and audit their social media platforms. You should be investigating the
traditional website advertising and the social media platforms (Facebook, WeChat, Instagram,
Pinterest, Snapchat, QQ, Tumblr, Qzone, LinkedIn, Youtube, TikTok, Twitter etc.).