Is it Functional as a Sports Shoe or Just Fashion? Nike ISPA Link Axis
Nike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of innovation. Every part of the Link Axis can be recycled. The design uses interlocking components, as few materials as possible and zero glue. The Link Axis helps move Nike closer to its circular vision — a […]
Sneaker Impact Expands the Sneaker Recycling Program: Boxes for Bigger Give Backs
Sneaker recycling is a costly process, but until consumers realize just because they are done with a pair of kicks, those sneakers aren’t done. Slightly damaged and worn sneakers can be revitalized and given a second life in communities where retail isn’t readily available. Sneaker Impact is known for simplifying the sneaker recycling process. Our […]
Rack Room Teams with Sneaker Impact
As part of Rack Room Shoes’ efforts to evolve products and processes for a more sustainable future, the family chain is launching a new initiative with recycling partner, Sneaker Impact. Customers can now donate gently worn sneakers by placing them in a collection box at any Rack Room Shoes location to reduce waste across the company’s footprint, […]
Author and Speaker J.L. Morrison Helps Kick Sneaker Recycling into Canada
Source: Home – Janet-Lynn No, that isn’t the amazing Carrol from the Walking Dead, but she is just as talented and motivated to snap people from their slumber when it comes to literature, fitness and now sneaker recycling. (Pictured with her book Surviving Seventeen) When looking to expand our footprint into other countries, we rely […]
Brands You Should Know: Blueview the First Biodegradable Sneaker Brand
Peace, happiness and sustainability. Feeling the love of the holidays. Take 25% off SITEWIDE with promo code: GIFTING25 (Promotion valid from 12/3 until 12/18/22 @ 11:59pm PDT) During this time, we’ll also donate 5% of sale proceeds (of any color purchased) to our partners at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Happy Holidays! BLUEVIEW | Sustainable […]
The Netherland’s Elite Running Store De Hardloopwinkel Leads the Way with Sneaker Recycling at All Locations
De Hardloopwinkel is jouw specialist voor hardlopen At a time when most retailers are focused on Black Friday and capturing as many sales as possible before the end of the fiscal year, De Hardloopwinkel is working with Sneaker Impact’s Charles van Schaik to add recycling boxes to each of their doors. Runners tend to go […]
The Sneaker Industry and Excess Inventory | What if the Holiday Season Falls Flat?
The last few years have been challenging for all brands in footwear and apparel. Nike announced during their last quarterly report the inventory increased to 44%. When the most prominent brand, with distribution in the hub of shipping for the U.S. is having issues with excess inventory, the reality of retail is that all stores […]
5 Eco-Conscious Sneakers to Gift this Holiday Season
Blueview: BLUEVIEW | Sustainable Shoes & Biodegradable Footwear (blueviewfootwear.com) BlueView Footwear recently launched “Blueview Pacific”, a range of sneakers that are fully degradable. BlueView is the world’s first biodegradable shoe brand that focuses on protecting the planet from plastic pollution. Camper: Camper White and black Runner K21 sneakers and the Brutus boot with natural plant-based […]
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. […]
