Adidas releases sneaker made from vegan mushroom mycelium material

Adidas releases sneaker made from vegan mushroom mycelium material

Adidas has unveiled its newest addition to its vegan shoe range: Stan Smith sneakers made in collaboration with US-based biotechnology company Bolt Threads, responsible for developing the mycelium material.

Mylo is a material created using the underground roots of mushrooms (mycelium), which has the look and feel of traditional animal-based leather. It is as soft and supple, yet a much more renewable alternative. Mycelium is a renewable fungal network that grows underground which looks and feels like soft leather.

The new mushroom-based Stan Smith includes a Mylo outer upper, perforated 3 stripes, heel tab overlay and premium branding, while the midsole of the shoe is made with natural rubber.