Sneaker design is evolving at a rapid pace, thanks to advances in technology like on-demand 3D printing and the ability to adapt organic material like algae into biofibers.

We talked to designer Jeff Staple — founder of Staple Design and an integral part of the early-aughts streetwear scene in New York — about what we can expect from the “sneaker of the future.”

Staple said to anticipate 100% recyclable shoes with features like built-in health-tracking technology to be the new normal. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories . As sneaker design technology continues to become more advanced, sometimes even the most seasoned hypebeast can hardly keep up. With emerging futuristic features like self-lacing technology and on-demand 3D printing , it can be hard to discern which features are merely gimmick and what has the longevity to redefine the modern sneaker. To help us envision what the sneaker of […]

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