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. […]
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 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 […]
Source Materials to Recycle with Sneaker Impact
Sneaker Impact is a source for Sneaker Manufacturers looking to create products from post-consumer waste. Brands currently utilizing recycled plastics we invite you to visit our warehouse in Miami to source products for insole, midsole and outsole manufacturing. The same methods utilized in sourcing recycled PET for knit based uppers can be utilized in breaking […]