How One Company Is Turning Algae Into the Future of Made in USA Footwear

The future of footwear isn’t plastic — it’s algae. Ryan Hunt,
co-founder of Shloop and BLKSWN Footwear, discusses how his journey
to a footwear factory in Meridian, Miss., began with a
bioengineering lab. Hunt discusses: • How algae, once explored for
biofuels, became a key ingredient in his companies’ eco-friendly
footwear • The pitfalls of global supply chains • Why he decided to
manufacture in the United States • What’s coming next for his
retail brand as it develops its customer base Photo courtesy of
Shloop