Which Nike shoes are vegan?
Here is the information we received from Nike (May 26, 2022) regarding which of their models are suitable for vegans and which are not:
RUNNING, TRAINING: All performance shoes are free from animal products. They are made of textile material (Mesh, Flyknit, Dri-FIT etc.) and/or synthetic leather. Please note the Monarch is a training/lifestyle shoe and contains some leather.
BASKETBALL: Most are made of faux leather material and are free from animal products.
SPORTSWEAR/LIFESTYLE, JORDAN: Mostly with leather elements.
GLOBAL FOOTBALL: Most styles are made of faux leather. The exception is the Tiempo line, as many of these classic styles use kangaroo leather.
YOUNG ATHLETE - Many may have leather elements.
Nike also said, "Remember that some running, training and basketball styles will be released as lifestyle models and may contain leather elements."
Are Nike football boots, football boots and spikes vegan?
When we asked for clarification if their football boots are free of animal-derived glues, they told us: "Yes, as mentioned before, all glues or glues used in our shoes (any kind of shoes) are synthetic and free of animal by-products."
Does Nike use synthetic glue for ethical reasons?
Nike doesn't appear to use synthetic glue for ethical reasons as they still use leather in many of their shoe styles. They are more likely to use synthetic glue instead of animal-derived glues for reasons of cost, quality, or product availability.
What materials are Nike shoes made of?
Regarding their vegan-friendly shoes, Nike uses a combination of the following materials:
UPPER: Flyknit (yarn made from recycled plastic bottles); synthetic materials (not specified, probably proprietary).
MISOLE: foam, sometimes with carbon fiber.
COLLAR: foam.
STRAPS: Some models have a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) Velcro strap.
OUTSOLE: rubber.
ADHESIVES: According to Nike, all adhesives are synthetic and free of animal-derived materials. You can seeour correspondence with them herein this regard.
PLEASE NOTE: In their non-vegan footwear, Nike shoes contain leather (from unspecified animals, although they sometimes use kangaroo leather, as in certain football/soccer boots, namely the Tiempo line).
Are the materials from which Nike shoes are made eco-friendly/sustainable?
Many of the materials Nike uses to make their shoes (such as foam and rubber) are synthetic, which are harmful to the planet due to the harmful chemicals used in their manufacture and their inability to readily biodegrade. Combined with the fact that Nike sells millions of pairs of shoes every year and is constantly developing new models, this becomes a real problem.Nike has a plan“Achieve Zero Emissions of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)” and “Introduce clean chemical alternatives for our top 10 priority chemicals throughout our supply chain”, although this does acknowledge that their supply chain currently involves discharges of hazardous chemicals.
The good news is that Nike recognizes that they are not perfect when it comes to the impact of their materials on the planet and are a driving force for sustainable innovation. For example, Nike's Flyknit shoe is arguably the most groundbreaking sneaker innovation in over 40 years. The revolutionary manufacturing method enables Nike to produce high-quality, high-performance shoes while reducing the amount of materials used and waste by 80%. Accordinglya report by New York University's Center for Sustainable Business Stern, Nike has saved 3.5 million pounds of waste since launching Flyknit and diverted 182 million plastic bottles from 9 landfills by switching to recycled polyester in all Nike Flyknit shoes. Since 2008, all Nike Air soles have been made from at least 50% recycled manufacturing waste. Nike claims to reuse more than 90% of the waste from materials used in its Air soles to create new, innovative cushioning systems. Nike is also a member of a number of corporate responsibility and sustainability organizations and state that they are committed to solving critical issues in their value chain, including in the following areas:
-Energy & Emissions
-Water
-Chemie
-Materials
-Work
-General obligations
-Recording
You canRead more about Nike's sustainability commitments here. It's also worth noting that Nike still uses leather in many of its footwear models, particularly in its Lifestyle and Air Jordan lines, and specifically uses kangaroo leather in its Tiempo football boot/cleat line.
Can I recycle my Nike shoes?
According to Nike, "Yes, if your shoes can't go another mile, stumble up the court or clip across the field, we want them back." To participateNike's shoe recycling program, all you have to do is drop off your old Nikes at one of their outlets. They even take old athletic shoes of any brand, just not sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (like cleats or spikes).
Is Nike a non-profit company?
Yes, Nike is a non-profit company. Through the Nike Community Impact Fund, Nike works with various charities and nonprofit organizations to provide annual grants to local organizations that make a difference through play, sports and other community-based initiatives in the "key cities and communities where our employees live and work." However, these cities and towns do not include those where their shoes are actually manufactured. You can learn more about ittheir efforts to impact the community here.
Does the production of Nike shoes cause a lot of CO2 emissions?
While they don't specifically break it down by type of product produced, Nike produced a total of around 8 million tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2021.according to their FY21 Impact Report. This report also shows the current level of C02 emissions generated in relation to their science based targets as well as their projected emissions without mitigation.
Nike has also set some ambitious greenhouse gas emissions commitments by 2025, which include an absolute 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at owned or operated facilities through 100% renewable electricity and fleet electrification. Their plan also includes GHG emissions from key suppliers' manufacturing and transportation operations at or below 2020 levels, despite expected business growth through the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels. Nike's 2025 commitment also includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 0.5 million tons by increasing the use of environmentally friendly materials to 50% of all key materials, including polyester, cotton, leather and rubber.
It's worth noting that NIKE claims to have now achieved 78% of its goal of 100% renewable energy in owned or operated facilities.
Where can I buy Nike shoes?
Nike is the most ubiquitous footwear company in the world. You can buy them atdie Nike-Website, as well as a variety of other online retailers, such asAmazonas, Zappos, The Bay and countless others. You can also find them inNike branded stores worldwide, and at various third-party retailers, including major department stores. Just make sure you're buying Nike shoes without "leather" in the description.
Do Nike shoes ever go on sale?
Yes, Nike offers 10% discount for different groups on its website e.g. B. Eligible high school, college and university students in the United States; all active, reserve, veteran, and retired US military personnel; and authorized first responders and medical professionals in the United States. They also have a sales areaon your websitefor men's, women's, boys' and girls' shoes and offer Nike members exclusive discounts and promotions.
Where are Nike shoes made?
Nike footwear materials and finished products are manufactured in several countries in Asia, Europe and South America as follows (“M” = “Materials” and “FG” = “Finished Goods”):
-China (M, FG)
-Vietnam (M, FG)
-Thailand (M)
-South Korea (M, FG)
-Indonesien (M, FG)
-If (FG)
-Taiwan (M, FG)
-Japan (M, FG)
-Sri Lanka (FG)
-Italy (FG)
-United Kingdom (M)
-Bosnia (FG)
-South America
-Brazil (FG)
-Argentina (FG)
Nike is actually pretty transparent about which companies supply their raw materials and make their shoes, and where. In fact, since 2005, they have disclosed the independent factories contracted to manufacture Nike products. On their website, Nike has an interactive tool that you can use to get more information about these companies and factories. For easier orientation we have madea PDF showing where their shoes are made, and by whom.
Are Nike shoes made ethically?
AccordinglyNike Statement on Forced Labor, “We work to enhance human potential through our products, partnerships and operations, which cannot be achieved without a fundamental respect for human rights in all NIKE operations. We expect the same from our suppliers and focus on working with long-term, strategic suppliers who are committed to engaging their employees, providing safe working conditions and promoting environmental responsibility. This also includes combating the risks of forced labour."
However, Nike has a long history of dubious labor practices, having chosen to manufacture its shoes in countries with weak labor laws and regulations. They have often been accused of using "sweat shop" workers in Asia.
If2020 reported by the Washington Post, a major controversy Nike was recently involved in in Laixi, China, concerned the alleged use of forced labor by Qingdao Taekwang Shoes Co., a Nike supplier for more than 30 years and one of Nike's largest contract factories. According to a report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, the Taekwang factory is one of many where Uyghurs (ethnic Uyghurs from the western Xinjiang region of China) "work in conditions strongly suggesting forced labour" to produce goods for more than 80 established workers to create global brands.
As answer to,Nike released a statement on these allegationsand said: "Regarding the Taekwang Group, when reports of the situation in XUAR emerged in 2019, Taekwang stopped hiring new employees from XUAR at its Qingdao plant, and an independent third-party audit confirmed that there were no employees from XUAR more gives the facility. Our ongoing diligence has found no evidence of employment of Uyghurs or other XUAR ethnic minorities elsewhere in our supply chain in China.”
As for their broader labor practices, Nike said: “We regularly audit contract factories, which are monitored on a schedule based on their performance. These assessments take the form of both announced and unannounced audit visits to measure against theNIKE Code of Conduct, Code Leadership Standards and local laws. NIKE audits assess the risks of forced labour, including the employment of vulnerable groups of workers such as foreign migrants, interns and temporary workers, as well as high-risk practices such as paying hiring fees or restricting freedom of movement. For more information on NIKE's audit program, see the NIKE Impact Report.”