Saturday, December 10, 2011

Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program Wants Your Old Running Shoes

!±8± Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program Wants Your Old Running Shoes

Nike wants to turn your old tennis shoes into brand spanking new athletic surfaces! The recycling process is very simple. Nike has placed Reuse-A-Shoe bins in 300 locations across the United States as well as in drop-off locations in Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe. These drop-off locations accept shoes from any brand, not just Nike sneakers. It is important, however, that the shoes are clean and that they do not have any metal cleats. Nike does not currently recycle dress shoes or flip-flops. If you do not live near a drop-off location, you can ship your old athletic shoes to the Nike processing center in Wilsonville, Oregon. (Address: Nike Recycling Center c/o Reuse-A-Shoe, 26755 SW 95th Ave., Wilsonville, OR 97070.) However, consider the carbon footprint of shipping your shoes. It may actually be "greener" to donate your old shoes locally or to find a creative use for them at home (i.e., gardening shoes or even a chew toy for the dog) than to ship them across country.

Once enough shoes have been collected at a drop-off location, they are shipped in bulk to one of Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe processing centers. These recycling centers are located in Wilsonville, Oregon and Meerhout, Belgium. (Once again, it is important to investigate the environmental impact of Nike's shipment methods. Nike claims to ship shoes in the largest quantities possible to reduce the environmental impact, but there may be a more environmentally friendly way to recycle your old athletic shoes at home.)

After being collected and shipped to one of Nike's recycling centers, your old athletic shoes are ripped apart. The shoes are divided into three sections: the rubber outsole, the foam midsole and the fabric upper. Outsoles, midsoles and uppers are each sent along a separate conveyor belt where they are ground into material that can be used anew. Material from the rubber outsoles is used to make playground surfaces and running tracks as well as outsoles for new shoes. Material from the foam midsoles is transformed into cushioning material for outdoor tennis courts and basketball courts. Material from the fabric uppers is used to create pads placed beneath indoor volleyball courts and basketball courts. Zipper pulls, buttons and snaps are also fabricated from Nike Grind rubber and foam.

Nike's recycling facilities are currently working to their capacity. The brand is one of the only major shoe companies to implement such a major shoe-recycling project. For more information about how to donate shoes as an individual, or to learn how to apply to run a Nike Reuse-A-Shoe shoe drive, visit Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe website at http://www.nikereuseashoe.com.


Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program Wants Your Old Running Shoes

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Adidas TOUR360 4.0 Golf Shoe Review

!±8± Adidas TOUR360 4.0 Golf Shoe Review

In autumn 2009 Adidas launched its latest shoe, the TOUR360 4.0 Golf Shoe, which is the next shoe on from the ever popular TOUR360 3.0 shoe. This has become the most technologically advanced shoe Adidas has ever made and includes their new THiNTech low-profile technology.

This is designed to bring golfers as low to the ground as possible which in turn improves balance, stability, power and aids weight transfer. This low profile approach is aided by their new golf spike which also allows the golfer to be closer to the ground.

This lower profile means the golfer has a better and surer contact with the ground and leads to more consistency of ball strike. When you think about it it makes sense that the closer you are to the ground the more stable you will be. If you take this to an extreme think about playing golf in high heels, how stable would you feel in those?

Also new to the next-generation TOUR360 4.0 is uni-body construction that connects the heel counter to the outsole to promote a greater level of stability.

Obviously stability is only one factor to be considered in a golf shoe, comfort and how they keep out the water are probably the main things golfers look for. I have not worn these shoes but if they fit as well as their predecessor the Tour360 3.0 then they will undoubtedly be ultra comfortable. They come in two different widths to help you find the perfect fit.

Looks wise Adidas shoes have always delivered and these are no exception with 5 colour schemes on offer so you can get the look you wish.

Other features include:

• A new redesigned chassis that delivers greater stability.

• Silver filament fibres have been woven into the lining to help regulate foot temperature for added comfort.

• Extra heel cushioning.

• An incorporated sock liner for added comfort and support.

• 100% waterproof guaranteed.

All in all this is a great shoe with every conceivable bit of technology built in to provide comfort and performance. If you are looking for a new pair of golf shoes then you will not go wrong with these. They carry a RRP of £119.99.


Adidas TOUR360 4.0 Golf Shoe Review

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