Three ways to recycle your used athletic shoes

Seek Professional Help to Replace Worn Out Soles​

Saying goodbye to a pair of shoes you loved can be a hard pill to swallow. Luckily, you can always have the soles replaced. A cobbler will give your favorite pair of shoes a new lease on life and may even help make some size adjustments where necessary. Take advantage of every remaining mile that you have in your shoes.

Shoe repair is a time revered profession that may seem as antiquated as it sounds, but you will be doing the planet a service. The best part? You get to hang onto your favorite pair/s of shoes a little while longer. This is especially key if they are classics from a luxury brand that you just can’t imagine parting with.

Put Your Old Pairs Up for Sale​

Reselling an old pair of shoes can be a great way to make extra cash while also giving your soles new life. Regardless of how much mileage your old shoes have on them, someone else may treasure them. The idea is to keep the shoes in circulation for as long as possible and away from landfills and garbage dumps (where the potential for environmental harm is almost certain). Online and in-person thrift and consignment stores are often excited to receive sneakers.