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Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Plus

When it comes to technical releases, Adidas is killing it. Its latest, the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Plus, is no exception. Combining sharp aesthetics with topnotch utilitarian sensibilities, this new pair of kicks proves Adidas is hell-bent on innovating its technical prowess even further.

The shoes feature all-day versatility, which is to say they’re perfect as your spring or summer fair. That’s really no surprise given this is Adidas we’re talking about — the brand, after all, is synonymous with quality. Although summer’s almost ending, there’s still plenty to gush about here.

Take the street-to-trail profile of the kicks, for example. Not only do you get a shock-absorbing EVA midsole, which makes them ideal for gallivanting around the city, the kicks also have abrasion-resistant upper reinforcements. In other words, Adidas combined durability and comfort and gave it to us in one neat package.

The rubber outsole gets a tough tread, which is a nice touch on top of impressive flourishes found here. That means these are great for hiking trips, too. Though we’d err on the side of actual hiking footwear if you’re planning any backcountry endeavor.

The colorway is red and black, which some people will love and some will hate. That’s fine. This is no emblem of streetwear fashion, after all. That’s not to say, however, that they aren’t stylish. They are. But in a way that prioritizes slickness over style. If you’re not that patient about finding the perfect sneakers and just want a pair that’ll last for a good long while, get this. The Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Plus is one of the most reliable pairs of kicks you’ll ever purchase.

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June 26, 2019 / Comments Off

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Native Plant Shoe

Climate change is now rearing its ugly head as the consequence of man’s foolish actions. In fact, experts claim that it’s already too late to mitigate the effect it has on global temperature. The only thing we can do now is to reduce emissions in order to slow down the process. Thankfully, carmakers are in the process of switching over to electric vehicles. Meanwhile, other manufacturers also need to start working with sustainable materials to reduce non-biodegradable wastes. It’s comforting to know that there are upcoming products that will be fully-recyclable or in the case of the Native Plant Shoe, biodegradable.

What this means is that we won’t be seeing these kicks piling up in landfills or floating about in the ocean. Among sports apparel companies, Adidas is spearheading efforts to produce footwear that use plastic waste. Its most notable creations include the Futurecraft Loop as well as a collaboration with Parley for the Oceans for the Alphaedge 4D and Tour360 XT. The latter two reportedly make us of ocean plastic to craft its comfortable uppers. Meanwhile, the Plant Shoe boasts an even better solution using a zero-waste concept for its products.

The brand claims that its kicks are 100 percent plant-based and 100 percent biodegradable. Therefore, let’s break down each of its components to see where the magic happens. The lasting board uses eucalyptus pulp, while the midsole is a combination of sisal and cork. For the insoles, its a mix of cotton, linen, kenaf, and corn felt. The uppers are a combination of cotton and pineapple fibers. Next is the durable outsoles that use hevea milk to create an additive-free latex. Finally, the laces are made of cotton, which makes the Native Plan Shoe a stellar example of sustainability.

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June 17, 2019 / Comments Off

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Native Shoes Plant Shoe

Heads, up hippies: something you’ll definitely go ahead and purchase. Canada-based Native Shoes has released a pair of unisex sneakers made entirely from vegan-friendly materials. The aptly named Plant Shoe cull from eucalyptus, pineapple husk, and dried hevea milk.

Native Shoes wants to offer customers footwear that’s not just stylish and high-quality, but is also zero-waste. So they designed trainers featuring plant-derived components. That means these kicks are fully biodegradable, compostable, and most importantly, free from animal products. It’s not everyday you can say that about shoes.

The company says in the United States alone, people throw at least 300 million pairs of sneakers each year. Most of those kicks end up in landfill. Sneakers are the worst culprit of waste since they’re made of (mostly) plastic or chemically treated materials. They are impossible to break down, worse yet.

As such, Native Shoes took natural materials like organic cotton, olive oil, linen, cork, and kenaf to construct the Plant Shoe. These kicks are able to break down naturally over a comparatively short amount of time. In other words, they reduce the potential for adding more waste.

The outsole is natural latex hevea milk, which comes from the tropical hevea tree, also called the rubber tree. There are no fillers or petrochemical catalysts, which are typically common in other rubber materials.

Once they become too worn out to wear, customers can put the sneakers in their green bins. There, the Plant Shoe will break down at a faster rate thanks to aerobic or commercial composting. More info if you click the link below.

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June 13, 2019 / Comments Off

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Adidas Tour360 XT Parley Golf Shoes

2019 is looking like a great year for sustainable products. We’re witnessing the growth of electric mobility solutions as well as new ways to recycle trash. Last month, Adidas introduced running shoes with components made entirely out of TPU, which is fully recyclable. Shortly after, the German sports apparel company came up with a collaboration with Parley for the Oceans with another eco-friendly take on footwear. Now, it’s ready to take on the green with the Adidas Tour360 XT Parley golf shoes.

With these wrapping around your feet, you get to enjoy your game and help protect our oceans. These exceptional kicks promise comfort and performance with striking good looks on the table as well. The company proves that manufacturers can actually make a conscious effort to preserve our environment. The Tour360 XT Parley earns its place as the world’s first ever golf shoe that uses upcycled materials. In truth, we need more companies to follow this trend in order to reduce waste that goes into the oceans.

According to reports, the yarn they’re using for the sneakers is coming from coastal areas and beaches where plastic waste end up. It then undergoes a special process wherein everything is spun into yarn, which makes up the Primeknit textile upper. Furthermore, to advertise its collaboration with the environmentalist group, the Adidas Tour360 XT Parley sports a cool colorway. The various shades of blue and green remind us of the bodies of water that we need to protect. For superior grip during play, the outsole features eight spikes alongside the brand’s X-TRAXION technology.

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June 10, 2019 / Comments Off

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2019 CAT Intruder Trainers

Its normally common for guys to grow up admiring heavy machinery such as bulldozers, movers, excavators, and others. We often choose to play with toys that allow us to operate remote-controlled versions of these machines. One such brand that is popular worldwide is Caterpillar and they exist to provide exceptional performance and quality. Fortunately for fans like us, the company also offers footwear that is quite durable to take a beating. Now, we are ready to welcome its latest rework—the CAT Intruder.

It looks like almost every business is aware of the resurgence of nostalgia among consumers. For example, almost every car manufacturer is scouring through old-school catalogs to revive desirable models from the bygone era. Caterpillar is taking a page from the automotive industry and bringing back its rugged trainers from the 90s. It is applying minor tweaks to give it a more contemporary appearance to appeal to the current generation. Just like how it builds machines, you can expect to get exceptional craftsmanship and top-grade materials.

The CAT Intruder flaunts a bigger than normal outsole that seems like an homage to its heavy machinery roots. The brand notes that the latest fashion trend embraces chunky footwear so there’s definitely a market for the new trainers. Its retro vibe apparently just another bonus for the user. You have a combination of mesh fabric and nubuck cowhide upper to deliver breathability as well as comfort. The designers kept the livery simple with the brand’s logo on each side near the heel and on the tongue. The kicks will come in black, red, and white colorways.

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January 18, 2019 / Comments Off

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