New Balance has always been an innovative brand with a social conscience, so it should come as no surprise that they are pioneering unique concepts in environmentally responsible footwear. They have taken the idea of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle to a whole new level with the creation of the New Balance newSKY™. This innovative line of lightweight footwear is made from recycled PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) bottles. That’s right. New Balance has created a way for you to minimize your environmental impact while maximizing your style.
The average pair of newSKY shoes contains material from eight 20-ounce PET bottles that are shredded, processed and engineered into newSKY’s unique upper material. The material utilizes 95% post-consumer recycled PET plastic bottles, and is adhered to the newSKY outsole with durable water-based glue. These shoes are also built with less material than traditional New Balance athletic shoes through a thoughtful design of the upper.
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