Where can I recycle my Nike shoes?

Where can I recycle my Nike shoes?

We make it easy for materials to live on from one product to the next—just drop your used shoes at a participating Nike retail store in North America or Europe. We accept any brand of athletic sneakers, but we're unable to recycle sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (like cleats or spikes).

Where can I recycle old gym shoes?

To donate your old shoes to the Reuse-A-Shoe program, simply drop your shoes off at any Nike or Converse store in the United States, or participating Nike stores around the world.

When should you throw away shoes?

As a general rule of thumb, shoes should be replaced every 8-12 months for most people, or every 500-700 kilometers for running shoes. Some shoes will last longer and some will wear out more quickly.

Are Adidas shoes recyclable?

adidas is also working on making products easy to recycle with the goal of completely eliminating waste. The first fully recyclable running shoe, “Futurecraft Loop”, is made from a single recyclable material from sole to laces and is fused together without the need for glue.

Can old sneakers be recycled?

There are very few places that recycle running shoes. The biggest is Nike, which takes old tennis shoes, grinds them up, and uses the shreds as a base material in athletic fields. You can recycle worn-out running shoes by taking them to Nike or Converse stores or mailing them to Nike's Memphis, TN, recycling facility.

Can you return used shoes to Nike?

If you believe your item is flawed, and it's within 30 days of your purchase, you may simply return it to us for a full refund. Remember, you may return Nike purchases for any reason, worn or not, for up to 30 days. Nike Authorized Store Purchases: Please return your shoes to the original place of purchase.

Does DSW take old shoes?

Now, when DSW VIP members donate a pair of their new or gently-worn shoes at any store location, they will receive 50 reward points (points are only given to DSW VIP Rewards members, but anyone is welcome to donate up to 12 pairs!).