Stella McCartney Launches A Pair Of Sustainable Trainers

They are fully recyclable

Stella McCartney has launched a pair of sustainable hi-tech trainers in a bid to combat the effect shoe production has on the environment.

The smart shoe has been created using eco-friendly materials and is fully recyclable.

The global footwear market is expected to grow by $426 billion over the next four years. One pair of running shoes creates 13kg of carbon dioxide during the production process, so this has a hugely damaging effect on our environment, reports the Evening Standard.

McCartney’s ‘Loop Sneakers’ use a technique similar to Lego, with a detachable sole that uses clips, rather than glue, to attach to the upper part of the trainer, which is recyclable.

Dynamic and modern, the #LoopSneaker demonstrates a new method of attaching the upper to the sole without glue, meaning the shoe can be easily recycled or reused at the end of its life. Visit our Loop Lab at #23OldBond street in London and find out more. . #StellaMcCartney #StellasWorld

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It’s stitched together using an eco-friendly thread and only uses a small amount of glue during manufacturing that’s water-based, animal-friendly and biodegradable.

The product took 18 months of research and development by London designers and is made sustainably in Italy.

Meet the #LoopSneaker, an important moment in our sustainability story. Circularity is an intrinsic part of our ethos and with cutting-edge materials, the Loop sneaker can be more efficiently recycled. Find out more at our Loop Lab exhibition on at #23OldBond street, London until October 12th. . #StellaMcCartney #StellasWorld

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Via Harper’s Bazaar UK