Old Navy introduces flip-flops produced from sugarcane

In San Francisco, the ubiquitous, no-frills Old Navy summer flip-flop is getting a renewable makeover thanks to EVA foam made from sugarcane. 

On sale now for $4.99-$8.99, the flops are available in four styles—classic, T-strap, Jelly Criss-Cross and Jelly Slide. All feature an EVA outsole that is 51% sugarcane-based. 

 “These flip-flops are partially made from renewable sugarcane, which helps cut down on our consumption of fossil fuels,” Old Navy says. “It looks and feels just like your favorite flip-flops, while helping reduce our carbon footprint.”

The new offering from Old Navy is just the latest in a line of new products based on renewable materials that span all price points. Walmart recently launched bras made from sugarcane-based materials, while high-end brands Gucci and Alexander McQueen are working with Bolt Threads on luxury goods made from mushrooms.