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Be honest - do you really want to wrap your feet in multiple layers of plastic?

Earthbound represents all of us who may answer - na, perhaps my feet are better off camping out in natural fibers and dyes for a long day hitting the streets.
So that’s where Earthbound comes in and offers a truly great looking and fitting alternative to mainstream sneakers.
Crafted with 97% all natural materials and with great style nonetheless they are truly something unique.

Earthbound wants to see what you can do with their lineup of models for next season. We have plenty of color choices for different expressions and tastes.
One thing making Earthbound unique is their vivid palette and they are looking for the next great style.

Attention to design in details and branded elements will be needed to win this challenge.

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Earthbound in a Nutshell

Earthbound sneakers are instruments fighting against the plastic plague. Engineered with nature-made polymers and fibres to deliver a better product with a lower environmental impact.It all starts with the strongest natural materials, harvested and processed with the greatest respect to the people and the environment. Followed by the Earthbound™ team’s expertise in footwear production and development. Each sneaker is finalised by impeccable hand craftsmanship to ensure quality inside-out. Humans are a part of nature. By protecting it, we are protecting ourselves.

Earthbound Lineup

Choose your base sneaker from this award winning lineup. The Leshy boasts a super comfy fit with a low profile and soft stride for warm days and leisure.

Flora with a medium high last for added support is perfect for slightly more demanding or cold conditions. This model has more canvas area for prints and features.  



Clay packs a heftier sole for those days you really want to make an impression. Use this element wisely to stick out and be bold with the colors.  

Make your pick from the range and appreciate the meticulously crafted design details. Our challenge collection features 3 models, providing endless combinations to unleash your creativity.

Fabric and Color Choices

The curated fabric selection features hemp and wool uppers and quarters, you have a plethora of colours to choose from and a selection of Earthbound creative assets and print features. Use them wisely to create a design that represents and challenges the status quo in the Earthbound spirit.

Attention to Details

Sometimes making interesting colour choices can be enough to break thru the noise in the market. Earthbound designers are experts in this game and expect nothing less from you.

Go for contrast or a more subtle nuance or texture shift might be a good idea. And don’t forget laces and eyelets or the logo label as elements of the design.

Advice from Earthbound

At Earthbound we value sustainability not only in the materials we choose but also how we put the design together as a whole. We strive for a line of products that are future classics in terms of colour and style mixed with some styles that are challenging conventions and really sticks out - bear that in mind!

Challenge Details

This challenge runs i 2 week cohorts (winners will be announced every 2 weeks and then it starts over with a new batch).

To win you need to impress the judges from Earthbound staff that have ultimate voting power to designate winners. However, the public vote can make a difference so don’t forget to look your best and share your design once you have submitted.

Winners may get invited as guest designers and get a byline in the upcoming collections - all in the name of Earthbound.