Sneaker Impact Expands its Collection Footprint into the International Retail Market with De Hardloopwinkel in The Hague
The Running Shop is your specialist for running (dehardloopwinkel.nl) When looking to carry the message of EXLOS to the international market, Sneaker Impact needed a long-time veteran of the industry to assist in making the right connections. Charles van Schaik was just the person for the position and his work in Europe is beginning to […]
Upcycled from Detroit Automobile Leather: The Mayor a Pingree x COMUNITYmade Collab Sneaker
Every little detail – Handcrafted in Detroit and L.A. in collaboration using our proprietary men’s and women’s lasts, for the perfect fit – A timeless urban utility sneaker built for the long haul. The comfort of a sneaker combined with the styling of a boot. – Premium, upcycled leathers from the car industry in Detroit. […]
Partnerships and Collabs: Memphis Keep Tennessee Beautiful x Sneaker Impact in November
For the entire month of November, Memphis residents can drop their gently worn sneakers off at any participating Boys and Girls Club. Keeping communities safe and clean does not stop at recycling trash and cleaning up litter. Keep Tennessee Beautiful said it will host a month-long sneaker drive to encourage recycling, finding a creative way to […]
The Most Responsibly Made Boot for this Fall Arrives from Camper Brand | The Brutus MIRUM®
This plant-based material with no plastics or synthetic fibers was developed by Natural Fiber Welding, based on the logic that renewable plant sources grow abundantly on earth. Made from all-natural ingredients like coconut husk, rice hull, rubber, and cork, MIRUM® is sustainable and circular, easily recycled at the end of its life. Source: Made with MIRUM® […]
Sneaker Impact Offers a Solution for Excess Inventory from Brands Like Nike
Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $9.7 billion, up 44 percent compared to the prior year period, driven by elevated in-transit inventories from ongoing supply chain volatility, partially offset by strong consumer demand during the quarter. NIKE, Inc. Newsroom: Press Releases, Product Announcements and Media Resources — NIKE, Inc. Nike’s recent announcement sent shockwaves through retail. […]
CBS Saturday Morning Leads with Allbirds, but Dives Deep with Luke Haverals and Natural Fiber Welding
This short discussion on materials may begin with Allbirds, but it quickly shifts beyond what appeared to be a marketing piece into a solid discussion on the technology created by Natural Fiber Welding. As solutions like Mirum and Clarus scale, the work here at Sneaker Impact will decline, but until then we are here […]
Why the NFW Footwear Collective Could Offer a Solution to Greenwashing
Announcing the NFW Footwear Collective: New Balance, Wolverine Worldwide, Allbirds, Camper, Deckers, and other leading shoe companies. (picture Allbirds’ Plant Pacer) Source: New Balance, Wolverine Worldwide, Camper, Deckers, Allbirds, and other industry leaders join NFW Footwear Collective In a recent post on arch-usa, the sneaker industry’s news platform, a discussion was generated on the misrepresentation […]
ASICS Takes the Battle to Allbirds x adidas by Making the Lightest Co2 Emissions Sneaker
GEL-LYTE™ III CM 1.95 sneaker. Emitting just 1.95kg CO2e across its life cycle, significantly lighter than the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market, it represents a significant leap forward by ASICS in its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Source: ASICS Global Allbirds and adidas collaborated to build a sneaker with […]
This Nike B.I.L.L. (Bot Initiated Longevity Lab) Doesn’t Hurt Your Pockets
Nike B.I.L.L. Bot Initiated Longevity Lab — NIKE, Inc. Debuting in Nike Town London, B.I.L.L. (Bot Initiated Longevity Lab), is a robot-augmented system designed to clean and repair shoes with selected customizations. Nike launched B.I.L.L. and while many may complain of rising prices, the currently free service utilizes technology to do one of our favorite […]
The Industry’s Support and Logistics Partner for Returns and Damaged Sneakers | Sneaker Impact
Sneaker Impact’s Support and Logistics program provides brands and retailers with a chance to unclutter and clear backlog in storerooms and warehouses from returns and damaged sneakers that can’t be sold in the traditional outlets to consumers. As e-commerce continues to grow and brands move towards longer return policy periods, damaged and unsellable inventory can […]
