February 4th, 2008 10:33 am
Where Sneakers Go When They Die
I won’t bore you this morning with details of my weekend runs. When you stop applauding that decision, go to RecycledRunners.com.
It’s the first “recycling and donation directory” on the web for your old sneakers. That’s right, it’s like sneaker heaven giving your trusty, but worn out shoes a second life. If there’s still some mileage left in your kicks, this site will help you donate them to someone in the U.S. or abroad that could really use them. If your sneakers have outlived their purpose on the track or roadway, Nike will offer them reincarnation as a tennis court, running track, indoor basketball court, or more.
Through a partnership with Zappos, Recycled Runners also helps you do good when you replace your donated footwear by having 50% of the proceeds go to the charity of the month. So, stop reading this and do some good with those old shoes cluttering your closet floor!
Kathleen Says:
February 5th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Yo…what is larry the light house in that photo.
Anyway, I will definitely donate my old sneaks. What a great idea. I hope they defumigate them first!
Eat bacon – it helps you run faster!
sarah Says:
February 11th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Mmmmm…bacon.