More Competition For Plant-Based Shoes As Sanuk Debuts A New Design - Forbes |
- More Competition For Plant-Based Shoes As Sanuk Debuts A New Design - Forbes
- 'A huge blessing': Lafayette Sunnyside class receives donation of new shoes of their own design - Journal & Courier
- 7 Shoes That Nearly Broke the Internet in 2019 - Footwear News
- 7 Best Comfortable Shoes to Wear Around Campus - The Daily Campus
- Offerman trades in shoes for skates - kwwl.com
| More Competition For Plant-Based Shoes As Sanuk Debuts A New Design - Forbes Posted: 31 Dec 2019 05:07 PM PST  The new Chiba shoes featuring Yulex from Guatemala. SanukDecker's owned Sanuk, the California shoe brand most known for its easy going slide ons, has launched a shoe made with Yulex—a natural rubber coming from FSC-certified forests in Guatemala. First launched by Patagonia in wetsuits, the same material is relevant in shoes. The Chiba Journey LX are meant to be worn on rocky shores, up mountains, and even in the water. Designed in tandem with Ramon Navarro, a surfer and eco-warrior out of Chile, who had expressed the need for a more rugged shoe from Sanuk, able to take on rougher terrain, the Chiba Journey LX uses the same materials as those found in Patagonia swimsuits. This all-weather sturdy, slip in design doesn't scream eco-friendly from any angle. Using Yulex in the outsole as well as recycled materials throughout, the Chiba is part of Sanuk's broader vision to incorporate more bio-based materials in their shoes and ultimately design a shoe with more than 50 percent recycled content. Katie Pruitt, Senior Manager of Product Development, notes that this particular design took over two years to come together and involved experimenting with a variety of materials from soy-based to algae and sugarcane-based as alternatives for the standard petrochemical options. "It's about matching sustainability with performance, and trying to do that as much as possible with natural alternatives." Yulex, which had been used by Patagonia, comes from Guatemala's FSC certified rainforests. Hevea trees that have been planted in the region are tapped and managed for their latex production, an alternative to synthetic rubber made from oil. Sanuk is still relatively early on in the journey toward sustainability. Decker's, a $2 billion company consisting of several apparel and footwear brands, adopted seven of the UN'S Sustainable Development Goals and made a commitment to be a part of the UN Global Compact. "Our thought at Decker's is to see how far we can get. We are just now starting to talk about what we're doing," says Brooke Beshai, Director of Sustainability at Decker's. Is the shoe done? No, says Pruitt. There's going to be constant research and development on how we can keep the performance of shoes strong, such as with these, but also weave in more sustainable materials. The winning combo with Yulex, she notes, was that the material didn't sacrifice on performance. "It's just as good as any other regular, conventionally-used material." Seth Pulford, Director of Marketing, is keenly aware that sharing these details and insights can get confusing for customers, particularly amidst some exaggerated claims and greenwashing by other brands. "It's good for the industry to push what's possible. It is though really challenging and confusing for consumers out there. 4% algae in the midsole of a product—that doesn't necessarily back up the claim," he jokes. Communicating the finer details of these new products, innovation, and materials, though Beshai notes is essentially to get everyone on board. In the coming year, Beshai explains, we're looking at how we're communicating these efforts to our employees internally as well as externally. Plus to back up the claims, Sanuk will do Life Cycle Assessments on the different materials on offer: Is latex truly better than algae? "Can we show that with some data?" she suggests. In addition to a keen focus on sustainable materials, they're collecting data on how as a company Decker's and within it, Sanuk, operates: water consumption, waste, electricity, and the varying amounts consumed either in HQ or in the supply chain are all being documented in a move towards sustainability.  |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2020 04:00 AM PST CLOSE  LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The sixth-graders at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School thought that drawing their desired shoe brand, style and size was just another exercise in their math and humanities classes to learn about averages, means and persuasive writing. But what they didn't know was that their teacher, Sam Kiger, was collecting that information and sending it on to New View Garage Doors and Windows, a West Lafayette-based business who decided to give each of Sam Kiger's students a new pair of shoes. And on Dec. 20, the students received a surprise of a lifetime — the shoes they had drawn (or the most similar versions available) were delivered to their classroom, all the perfect size, in shoe boxes and wrapped in wrapping paper, a new pair for each of Sam Kiger's 47 students. "To watch the excitement that happened when the kids opened their shoes was so neat," Sam Kiger said. "It was amazing to see them jump all around the classroom." The idea for New View to give new shoes to the Sunnyside sixth-graders stemmed from an annual service project Sam Kiger did with her students. In 2019, the class collected money to sponsor a family she had heard about who needed a little extra help making Christmas possible that year. Sam Kiger said she knew that some of her students came from lower socioeconomic backgrounds but wanted to instill the idea that no matter how much someone might be struggling, they could still help those around them. The Indiana Department of Education reported that 73.2 percent of the 1,171 students enrolled at Sunnyside during the 2019-20 school year are qualified for free or reduced-price lunch. She encouraged her students to do extra chores around their homes, help neighbors rake leaves or dig around their backpacks for loose change to earn money to help the class' sponsored family. She and Jessica Wells, another Sunnyside sixth-grade teacher, offered to double the money their students raised. "We were trying to teach them that you can get a good feeling from giving and helping someone," Sam Kiger said, "and that Christmas was not just about receiving, but also giving." The classroom service project started a domino effect. Sarah and Josh Kiger, who are family friends and in-laws of Sam Kiger, heard about what the Sunnyside sixth-graders were doing and felt they wanted to give something back to the students who were already giving back so generously to their own community. The couple owns New View Garage Doors and Windows, a business specializing in garage doors, interior and exterior doors, windows and home renovations. They first thought of giving the students lotions or socks or hats and gloves, before deciding that each child would receive a pair of either Converse, Vans or Nike-brand shoes. But getting the shoe sizes and style preferences for each child was another story, and one that Sam Kiger said she and Wells were able to sneakily work into a few lessons. In Wells' math class, the students all wrote down their shoe sizes and graphed them to compare the average size in the class. In Sam Kiger's humanities class, each student drew a shoe they would want to buy or sell on either a Converse, Vans or Nike shoe model and wrote a persuasive essay on the topic. She then sent that information to Sarah and Josh Kiger, who spent several shopping trips picking out the perfect pair of shoes for each student. Specific sizes or styles that couldn't be found at shoe stores around the area were ordered online. All in all, Sarah Kiger said the process to get each pair of shoes was much more intensive and much more rewarding than she ever expected. "I was in tears before we even gave them the shoes — it was kind of overwhelming," Sarah Kiger said. "It was very emotional for me, and awesome to be able to give something that is taken for granted by some people." Other family members got involved in the giving, and soon each of Sam Kiger's students were on the receiving end of not only a new pair of shoes, but also a gift bag filled with lotion, socks, hats and gloves, candy and other snacks. The shoes and other gifts were delivered to the Sunnyside sixth-graders on Dec. 20, the last day before their winter break under the guise of a holiday party. The students had an idea they were going to have a "presentation," which Sam Kiger said she and the other teachers let the students think they would be watching some kind of song-and-dance performance. Instead, several flatbed carts were wheeled into the classroom with piles and piles of wrapped boxes, each bearing a student's name. Students were told to wait until everyone had received a box, then opened them together. Sam Kiger said watching a video recorded that day of the student's reaction to receiving their new shoes still makes her cry. "In middle school, kids are going through that time period when they're trying to figure themselves out, and school is often the last thing they want to do," she said. "Especially the older you get, you sometimes don't have memories in school that make a difference. This is one they can look back and remember … they're going to have the knowledge that someone who didn't even know them took an interest, cared for them and wanted to meet a need they had." Emily DeLetter is a news reporter for the Journal & Courier. Contact her at (765) 420-5205 or via email at edeletter@jconline.com. Follow her on Twitter at @EmilyDeLetter. Read or Share this story: https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2020/01/01/sunnyside-sixth-graders-get-holiday-donation-new-shoes-their-own-design/2782418001/  |
| 7 Shoes That Nearly Broke the Internet in 2019 - Footwear News Posted: 31 Dec 2019 02:30 PM PST Amid a fast-paced news cycle, not every shoe is able to cut through the noise. However, certain styles managed to dominate online and national discourse this year — whether due to political statements or eccentric appearances. Below, FN takes a look back at the shoes everyone couldn't stop talking about in 2019. Jesus ShoesIn October, Brooklyn, N.Y.-based creative label MSCHF released Nike Air Max 97s with actual holy water in them — and the Jesus Shoes were born. The statement-making kicks sold for a whopping $1,425 at retail and were going for more than double that amount on Stockx.com the week of their release. The internet-breaking concept — which was the seventh most-Googled shoe of 2019 — was meant as a statement on "collab culture," according to MSCHF head of commerce Daniel Greenberg.  MSCHF "Jesus Shoes" sneakers with holy water in them. CREDIT: MSCHF Betsy Ross NikesThis July, Nike pulled its Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July, citing concerns about the symbolic connection to slavery of the original American flag (commonly known as the "Betsy Ross flag") featured on the shoes. The move ignited a national conversation, resulting in praise from activists as well as backlash from Republican elected officials. Ex-NFLer Colin Kaepernick, who began the controversial kneeling movement in 2016 and currently works as a Nike brand ambassador, reportedly played an instrumental role in Nike's decision not to sell the kicks.  Nike Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July. CREDIT: Nike Yeezy "Crocs"Leave it to Kanye West to create a viral moment. When images hit the internet this September of the Yeezy Foam Runner, netizens were quick to compare the shoes to Crocs. Reactions to the product, which has yet to release, were mostly negative, with Twitter users dubbing them "ugly monster looking shoes" and "s*** trash." West's wife, Kim Kardashian, seems to be a fan of the shoes, however. She's sported them on Instagram multiple times, to mixed reaction from her followers. Yeezy "Jail Slides"The Yeezy "Crocs" weren't the only West-designed product to go viral this year. The rapper turned designer's kids' sandal slides were compared by netizens to "prison shower shoes" and "tortillas" after Kardashian posted an Instagram story showing them off. Even Snoop Dogg got in on the fun. The hip-hop legend weighed in on an Instagram post of the shoes, writing: "[Kardashian] been getting dudes out of jail, now [West] gone sell jail slippers. W.T.F. None of my bidness." Gucci Screener ShoesGucci's spring '19 Screener sneakers sent Twitter into a frenzy. The shoes come in the Italian label's signature red and green, with its logo printed on the back. What turned the sneakers into a viral moment — rather than standard Gucci fare — was their distressed finish, with scuff marks and discolorations. Netizens were skeptical of the high price tag (around $1,000) that accompanied the already-dirty shoes.  The men's Screener leather sneaker from Gucci. CREDIT: Courtesy of Gucci Luke Combs x CrocsCrocs had a number of high-profile collaborators in 2019, from Post Malone to Barneys New York to Kiss. But the buzziest of all was the clog maker's team-up with country star Luke Combs. "Luke Combs Crocs" was the No. 1 shoe-related Google search of 2019. Combs and Crocs actually partnered twice this year, first on a wood grain-like clog and then on a camo, hunting-themed style, which came complete with a bottle opener.  The top view of the Luke Combs X Crocs Classic Realtree Clog. CREDIT: Crocs Margiela "Goat" ShoesMaison Margiela's Tabi split-toe shoes were the talk of the internet this January, thanks to Cody Fern. The actor wore Tabi boots on the red carpet at the 2019 Golden Globes and the Critics' Choice Awards. Despite the headlines, the internet-dubbed "goat" shoes aren't actually new to 2019. The silhouette has been around for 30 years and was a favorite of '00s "It" girls like Chloë Sevigny.  Cody Fern at the Golden Globes on Jan. 6 in Maison Margiela Tabi boots. CREDIT: Jordan Strauss/Shutterstock Watch on FN |
| 7 Best Comfortable Shoes to Wear Around Campus - The Daily Campus Posted: 31 Dec 2019 10:40 PM PST [unable to retrieve full-text content]7 Best Comfortable Shoes to Wear Around Campus The Daily Campus  |
| Offerman trades in shoes for skates - kwwl.com Posted: 31 Dec 2019 08:20 PM PST  WATERLOO (KWWL) -- Charles City native Greg Offerman used to burn up the track. Offerman, who ran for the Comets before UNI, became the only athlete in state history to win the Drake Relays high school 400 meter hurdles title three times when he completed the feat in 2005. Now, it's much more common to find him on the ice. The former track star has been officiating games in the United States Hockey League the past three seasons. Offerman began his career by officiating youth hockey games and then moved up the ladder. The former track star, whose only hockey background came playing in rec leagues and pond hockey, says he does it to keep involved with athletics. "Officiating was a great way to continue being an athlete and stay involved in a sport and be a little competitive with it as well," he says, "So it's worked out well for me to continue to have that athletic purpose and make sure the kids out there have a safe and fair environment to play their game." Offerman currently works in the financial aid office at the University of Wisconsin, but says he's open to moving up in the officiating ranks if an opportunity presents itself.  |
| You are subscribed to email updates from "shoes" - Google News. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States | |
0 Yorumlar