3D Shoes 3D Shoes
  • News
    NewsShow More
    Panoramic view of Koobz’s Ventura 3D‑printing farm with multiple printers running in parallel.
    Koobz Raises $7.2 Million: How an 800‑Printer “Sneaker Factory” Could Kick‑Start the 3D‑Printed Footwear Revolution
    June 25, 2025
    Array of low-temperature 3D-printed glass test shapes created at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
    Low-Temperature 3D-Printed Glass: MIT’s Inorganic-Composite Ink Revolution
    June 23, 2025
    adidas Is Dropping A Laced Version Of The Climacool
    Adidas Climacool Laced 2025 Release: What You Need to Know Before Buying
    June 20, 2025
    Close-up of Faith Kipyegon adjusting the Nike FlyWeb bra, highlighting open TPU mesh texture.
    Game-Changer or Gimmick? Can Nike’s 3D-Printed FlyWeb Bra Really Revolutionize Women’s Running?
    June 14, 2025
    Featured image of How 3D Printing Production for Sports Shoes Can Work
    How All3DP Broke the Story on HP × Something Added’s Plan to Mass-Produce 3D-Printed Sports Shoes
    May 28, 2025
  • Design
    DesignShow More
    adidas Is Dropping A Laced Version Of The Climacool
    Adidas Climacool Laced 2025 Release: What You Need to Know Before Buying
    June 20, 2025
    Side profile of the red 3-D-printed Nike Air Max 1000 prototype
    Nike Air Max 1000 vs Adidas 4DFWD 3: Can Either 3‑D‑Printed Sneaker Survive 500+ Miles?
    June 16, 2025
    A pigmented O° shoe featuring a black 3D-printed structure overlaying a grey textile base layer Image: Courtesy of OXMAN
    OXMAN’s O° Platform: Pioneering 100% Biodegradable 3D-Printed Footwear
    January 29, 2025
    The First AI Shoe
    Stepping into the Future: Reebok’s Co-Founder Teams Up with Young Innovator to Revolutionize Footwear through AI and 3D Printing
    January 23, 2025
    CamperLab’s Tossu Shoe Gets an Update From Mr. Bailey’s Concept (K)
    CamperLab x Mr. Bailey’s Tossu Shoe – A Design Revolution
    December 17, 2024
  • Trends
    TrendsShow More
    High-resolution collage featuring five popular running shoes — Nike Invincible 4, HOKA Bondi 9, ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27, New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4, and Adidas 4DFWD — recommended for an EPU 45 midsole upgrade.
    5 Running Shoes That Need Carbon’s EPU 45 Foam (But Probably Won’t Get It Yet)
    June 10, 2025
    Sean Wotherspoon's Sean Double U
    One Pair, One Purpose: The Philosophy Behind Sean Wotherspoon’s Dual Silhouettes
    June 9, 2025
    Digital collage of 10 recycled sneakers from top brands in 2025, showcasing eco-friendly materials like ocean plastic, algae foam, and knit uppers
    10 Shoe Brands Turning Trash into Trend: The Rise of Recycled Footwear in 2025
    June 4, 2025
    Close-up of Adidas 4D-printed midsole showing breathable lattice structure
    Are 3D-Printed Shoes Worth It in 2025? What Sneaker Brands Don’t Want You to Know
    June 2, 2025
    Formlabs Form 1 desktop SLA/DLP printer building a small test geometry
    Photosensitive PEEK: Build 250 °C, Space‑Grade Parts on a Desktop DLP Printer
    May 26, 2025
  • Recommended Picks
    Recommended PicksShow More
    High-resolution collage featuring five popular running shoes — Nike Invincible 4, HOKA Bondi 9, ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27, New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4, and Adidas 4DFWD — recommended for an EPU 45 midsole upgrade.
    5 Running Shoes That Need Carbon’s EPU 45 Foam (But Probably Won’t Get It Yet)
    June 10, 2025
    Anycubic Wash & Cure 3
    Budget vs. Premium: Which Wash & Cure Station Is Right for You in 2025?
    June 5, 2025
    CAD for kids course review covers a 16-week program taking learners from CAD sketch to 3D-printed model, summarizing projects, skills and required tools.
    CAD for Kids – Build, Create & Learn — Our Full Project-Based Review
    May 8, 2025
    Best Subscription Boxes for Moms This Mother’s Day (2025 Gift Guide)
    🎀 Best Subscription Boxes for Moms This Mother’s Day (2025 Gift Guide)
    April 29, 2025
    3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender – FDM & MSLA - Course Review
    3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender – FDM & MSLA: Build, Create & Learn — Our Full Project-Based Review
    April 12, 2025
Reading: Johnny: The Shoe That Grows Into a Tree
Fuel Our Steps
Font ResizerAa
3DSHOES.COM3DSHOES.COM
  • News
  • Design
  • Recommended Picks
  • STL Files
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Design
  • Recommended Picks

Covestro And Axis Liu Shoe Concepts

R_Shoes R_Shoes June 26, 2024
5.9kLike
4kFollow
3.7kPin
3.7kFollow
  • Home
  • About
  • STL Files
  • Contact
© 2024 3DSHOES.com. All Rights Reserved.
3DSHOES.COM > News > News > Johnny: The Shoe That Grows Into a Tree
News

Johnny: The Shoe That Grows Into a Tree

R_Shoes
Last updated: June 26, 2024 9:29 pm
By R_Shoes 6 Min Read
Share
SHARE

The world’s first biodegradable shoe that offsets your carbon footprint

We think taking care of our planet just makes sense. That’s why Johnny shoes biodegrade and grow into an apple tree after you’re done wearing them. 

Not only do they offset your carbon footprint, there’s a lot of other great things packed into them too! 

Humans? We’re pretty creative. For a long time shoes were uncomfortable so we developed soft, cushiony materials. What we didn’t realize was how bad those materials are for the environment.

These soft, cushiony materials are made of plastic compounds which take 1,000 years to biodegrade. They flood our oceans, our landfills and get into our wildlife. 

At Johnny, we couldn’t accept this. We spent 2 years researching and testing a revolutionary new compound that retains the comfort of a modern sneaker while also taking care of our planet.

It took a bit of patience and a lot of love, but we’re proud to bring you shoes that revolutionize the footwear industry.

Johnny shoes last as long as your favorite sneakers, and most likely even longer! Wear them as long as you like and when you’re done with them, plant them in the ground. Our compound starts working very quickly after being exposed to enzymes found in great outdoors. Microorganisms penetrate the soles while other ingredients expand the molecular structure, making room for the incoming microbes.

The microbes attract other microbes by releasing chemicals in a process called quorum sensing. Quorum sensing is a process by which the microbes determine where to nest and grow once they have found a reliable food source. Collectively, they feast on the polymer chains, breaking down the chemical bonds that hold the plastic together.

Image for illustrative purposes. The seed/pod is more compact so you don’t feel it as you walk.

Eighteen months after this process has started, a pod containing an apple seed breaks free from the sole. The casing of the seed acts as a shield during the manufacturing process, protecting it from extreme heat, as well as a natural fertilizer once the outsole has biodegraded.

Footwear companies cut corners to deliver their products to you as quickly and cheaply as possible. At Johnny, we’ve thought through each stage of your shoe’s journey and optimized it according to our environmental and social values.

Life’s adventures can happen anywhere at any time. That’s why every pair of Johnnies is equipped with a collapsible heel so you can slip in and out of them easily. The recycled lycra easily folds down as you slip them on, then bounces back up to cup your heel and keep your shoes securely in place.

Not only are we building an environmentally friendly shoe, we also want it to be as comfortable as possible; that’s why we chose natural cork insoles. Cork insoles are shock resistant and provide cushioning while running. As well as being breathable, light, and moisture wicking, cork molds to your feet over time to give you custom support based on your foot’s natural contours. Lastly, cork is naturally anti-bacterial to eliminate foul foot odors.

If there’s one thing we all agree upon, it’s that wet feet are the worst. To solve this issue, we’re equipping every pair of Johnny shoes with a coating of natural organic beeswax. When applied to the organic cotton canvas, the beeswax acts as a rainproof barrier that wicks away droplets without polluting the environment with harmful chemicals.

Johnny shoes are made with the highest grade materials possible. We’ve developed a revolutionary new outsole compound that not only biodegrades but is also light as a feather. You’ll be amazed at how durable they are considering they weigh in at only 335 grams!

We realize that not everyone has easy access to a backyard to plant their shoes. That’s why we decided to double down on our commitment to reversing our CO2 footprint by planting a tree on your behalf every time a pair of shoes is sold. We’re excited to keep you updated on how many trees were planted by making it the first thing you see when you access our website!

 We’re proposing a realistic and conservative timeline. Even though we’ve researched and tested our prototypes rigorously; bringing innovation to scale will sometimes create unforeseen delays. The last thing we’d want is to ship a subpar product to you.

 

SUPPORT THEIR CAMPAIGN: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/luchoule/johnny-the-shoe-that-grows-into-a-tree

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link

Stay Up To Date!

Sign up for 3DShoes.com's mailing list where you will stay up-to-date with latest trends, drops, and more.

loader

PixelCrafted banner ad bold headline ‘Websites That Sell’, tagline ‘Custom WordPress builds that convert’, button ‘Get a Free Mockup’.

Trending

The Kelp Mini Clutch is 3D-printed from bioplastic

Austrian designer Julia Koerner has created a 3D-printed clutch bag for her fashion brand JK3D, which is made from bioplastic and modelled on tendrils…

September 26, 2022

Cincinnati Zoo Creates 3D-Printed Shoes to Help Penguin with Unique Foot Condition

(Provided: CincinnatiZoo & Botanical Garden)     CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An African Penguin at the…

November 11, 2023

An Overlooked Nike Patent Details How 3D Could Further Shape Retail

Nike has entered the 3D printing game, as the global leader in athletic shoes was…

June 22, 2017
5.9kLike
4kFollow
3.7kPin
3.7kFollow
Innovation & Trends

One Pair, One Purpose: The Philosophy Behind Sean Wotherspoon’s Dual Silhouettes

Sean Wotherspoon's Sean Double U

From curating vintage treasures on Melrose to reinventing sustainable sneakers, Sean Wotherspoon doesn’t just design shoes—he crafts cultural moments. His celebrated collaborations with adidas, Gap, and Porsche have consistently merged…

R_Shoes June 9, 2025

Your may also like!

Panoramic view of Koobz’s Ventura 3D‑printing farm with multiple printers running in parallel.
News

Koobz Raises $7.2 Million: How an 800‑Printer “Sneaker Factory” Could Kick‑Start the 3D‑Printed Footwear Revolution

R_Shoes June 25, 2025
Array of low-temperature 3D-printed glass test shapes created at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
News

Low-Temperature 3D-Printed Glass: MIT’s Inorganic-Composite Ink Revolution

R_Shoes June 23, 2025
adidas Is Dropping A Laced Version Of The Climacool
DesignNews

Adidas Climacool Laced 2025 Release: What You Need to Know Before Buying

R_Shoes June 20, 2025
Side profile of the red 3-D-printed Nike Air Max 1000 prototype
Design

Nike Air Max 1000 vs Adidas 4DFWD 3: Can Either 3‑D‑Printed Sneaker Survive 500+ Miles?

R_Shoes June 16, 2025
loader

Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalize your experience with our site.

Read our privacy policy for more information.

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About
  • STL Files
  • Contact

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy (EU)
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Socials

Follow US
Crafted with love by PixelCrafted.Dev ❤
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}
Stay Up To Date!

Sign up for 3DShoes.com's mailing list where you will stay up-to-date with latest trends, drops, and more.

loader

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?