Take an in-depth look at the various applications of Nike Flyleather as modeled on the Air Force 1.
Source: Why Flyleather Matters to the Future of Nike Icons
As conservation becomes more important to the next generation, footwear has to make a decision. I recently wrote a post on Allbirds explaining why the company is valued at a billion dollars on the strength of one silhouette:
Insider Ties Ep. 123: Why is Allbirds Worth 1 Billion Dollars?
As much as I love sneaker culture I realize that the multiple pairs we purchase simply aren’t good for the ecology of out planet. Shoes are inherently bad because of the use of rubber. This is why 3D is being seen as the wave of the future. The problem is even with 3D it takes computing power. All matters of manufacturing require consumption. Ultimately the goal is to at least try to reduce the carbon footprint. It’s why Nike is becoming a lot more vocal about their production process:
Nike Grind and Awarding Creative Solutions for Footwear and Manufacturing Waste
During Investor’s Day 2017, the company discussed the rollout (literally) of Nike Flyleather. While the product has only been used sparingly it seems that the company will be ramping up the production of footwear featuring the recycled material. Here are a few pictures of the product and there is an entire list of the benefits via the Source link: Why Flyleather Matters to the Future of Nike Icons
