When sneakers are too worn out to wear, most people see trash. Innovators see raw materials. While donating wearable sneakers is always the best option, what happens when they're genuinely destroyed? When the sole has separated, the upper has holes, or the structure has completely broken down? The traditional answer is landfill, leading to 30-40 years of decomposition. A better answer? Repurpose every component into something new. Here's how each sneaker material gets transfo