First Look Salomon Index 0.1 | 100% Recyclable Running Shoes
Вставка
- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Can a running shoe that is 100% recyclable and based on being sustainable and environmentally friendly be any good when it comes to performance? Salomon think so!
They’ve launched the brand new Index 0.1 - the result of 3 years research and development at Salomon’s Annecy design centre in the French Alps - with the whole concept of the shoe based on circular life cycle principles.
Andy’s been taking a first-look at them and putting them through their paces to see if they’re any good. Watch now to find out his thoughts.
↓↓ What do you think of the Salomon Index 0.1? Is environmentally friendly and sustainable running gear important to you? Let us know in the comments ↓↓
What’s In This Video?
0:00 Intro
0:32 About The Salomon Index 0.1
3:15 Lacing Up
5:16 The Verdict
MUSIC licensed by Artlist:
Famous - Atomiks
Higher (No Back Vocals) - Ian Post
** All products are loaned to The Running Channel, not individual presenters. They are on long term loan and not gifted.
Thank you to our partners:
Garmin - www.garmin.com/
Runna - join.runna.com/lKmc/refer?cod...
Zwift - www.zwift.com/
--------------------
CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH → teespring.com/stores/the-runn...
→ FACEBOOK - / officialrunningchannel ←
→ INSTAGRAM - / runningchannel ←
→ TWITTER - / runningchannel ←
→ STRAVA - / strava ←
Or get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@therunningchannel.com
Read this far? Thanks! Please like this video, SUBSCRIBE and share with your running friends. We would really appreciate it!
Check out our Editorial Policy here: therunningchannel.com/editori... - Спорт
What do you think of the Salomon Index 0.1? Is environmentally friendly and sustainable running gear important to you? Let us know in the comments 👇
The sustainability is fantastic, but the design is definitely not for me. Zero drop not massive wedges please!
just go vivo primus lite bio and you're good
@@fabianirsara9846 Yep I wear Vivos or Altras depending on what I'm doing 😊
It's literally baby steps in the right direction. I would love to be able to buy such shoes but I have wide feet and use the Brooks 2E width fitting. I know from previous fitting visits that nothing else comes close. I am already massively limited in my choice.
What is needed is for all running shoes to be recyclable and even better, all running shoes and clothing to me made out of recycled materials. It's the elephant in the room where running is concerned - the huge amount of man-made materials in our clothing and shoes. The whole industry needs to step up and up their game on this.
Thanks for watching Michael! Hopefully this is a step in the right direction 🤞
fantastic! im glad companies are paying attention and giving people a quality environmentally conscious product, well done Salomon
I usually have 3 pairs of running shoes on rotation and they will wear out in about 6 months +/-. It will definitely be a plus for me if I know the shoes that I am purchasing are 100% recyclable.
I would like to try these shoes. Black would be a better colour; being white they will need regular cleaning! But 100% recyclable running shoes must be the future. I imagine that millions of running shoes are discarded every year.
Absolutely! Watch this space to see if Salomon introduce some other colourways 🤞
I think all the running shoe makers (heck, even all clothing/shoe manufacturers) should be required to provide a recycling scheme. I struggle to find places I can recycle my old running shoes. I will definitely look into the Salomon shoe for my next pair. Thanks for the review.
Glad you found it helpful and, yes, wouldn't it be wonderful if all shoe manufacturers did this? Hoping they're setting a precedent 🤞
This is so exciting! Can't wait to give them a go :D
I always like to know when my running shoes can be recycled, and there can be a use for them beyond my runs.
Absolutely! Definitely makes you feel a bit better especially given how often we should replace them. What shoes are you running in at the moment?
@@runningchannel I'm running in the Brooks Ravenna 11 shoes, which I get on well with :)
I'm excited for more of this.....I'm signed up for the On Cyclon...even though I've not had great experiences in On shoes in the past. But being eco-friendly these days is so important, it's worth giving it another shot. Hoping to see more brands follow suit.
Absolutely Brian! Do let us know what you think of the Cyclon shoes once they're available.
Thanks for useful tips
Any time companies take steps towards sustainability, I'm game. Hopefully more will follow suit.
My shoes always get 3 lives... running, then casual, then barn. By the time they hit the garbage, they're falling apart. I'd love to be able to recycle them.
Thanks so much for watching Kelly and we love your '3 lives' strategy - this is a great idea!
Doing my first marathon in October, Loch Ness, Scotland - Can't wait!! Give me a tip hahah
Fantastic! Good luck with your training! Have a look at this video to start: ua-cam.com/video/b2-lRKlb8-Q/v-deo.html and there are lots of other videos on the channel I'm sure you'll find helpful. Let us know if you've got any questions 😊
Interesting video! I wonder what the future will hold for recyclable shoes!
Absolutely! Hopefully it's a step in the right direction and many other brands will follow 😊
Although I really like the idea and practice of recycled running shoe, I need to have a cushioned sole. Thank you for the review.
Glad it was helpful Ivy! Hopefully more brands will follow suit and we'll have a more cushioned option soon!
I love the idea and this could be the start of something great, but its still very early. My main concern would be the tread on the bottom of the shoe. I can see myself sliding around in them in the winter and I don't think they'd do too well for trail running - not just because they're white :D
Absolutely and I think it's a case of watch this space... it's a great start in the right direction and hopefully Salomon will offer a trail version of these soon 🤞
I really want to get these, they look like they are good for running, and they are completely recyclable. ♻️
Great Arjun! Let us know what you think of them 😊
It's a great idea though, hopefully more companies will follow suit. It would be interesting to hear a follow-up verdict on these shoes after say 100 miles... You can't really get a proper feel on a short run (as they do when you get to try them on treadmill in the shop, or at least I can't anyway!).
-I love anytime a company reduces the wasteful packaging and/or recycles materials. -I don’t think this shoe is for me; I need cushioning.
-I love the lack of crazy colors on the shoe: really hate bright fluorescents, purple and orange combined, or even a green added to a navy blue as it limits what will go with it.
-Didn’t catch the price. That can always shut down whether or not I can purchase it because I’m responsible for an entire family of 6.
-What’s the expected average mileage for these?
Like the life cycle concept here and well done to Salomon - not sure this shoe is for me though 😊.
I like the idea but I won't be rushing out to buy. They are very expensive for what you get. Will be interesting to see how they develop over the years though.
Thanks for watching 😊
That's a really interesting concept, thanks for the video. I started googling and discovered the 'Cyclon' project. For US$30 a month you effectively rent recyclable shoes on a subscription basis. For high milage runners, that concept could really change the game. But... you can only change the shoes twice a year, and you have to pay for a minimum of 6 months, so it's effectively like buying a shoe on a finance plan... except you don't get to keep them at the end. I like the idea, but those numbers don't quite work out for me - I think in order for it to be worth doing, you'd need to be able to change the shoes more regularly, so that you get the benefit of always being in fresh shoes. There has to be another benefit of paying $180 (6x$30) for a shoe that you can't keep - as in, either be given the opportunity to change them more often, or lower the price so that the cost is less than simply buying a shoe that you'll get 6months+ out of. When you crunch the numbers, it's not actually a good deal for the customer. Again though, I really like the idea.
Thanks for watching William! And definitely agree, the Cyclon project is a great idea for those runners who are clocking up the miles. Salomon could be an alternative for those who don't want to take out a subscription.
@@runningchannel I enjoyed it, so I thank you :) Yes, it's great to see brands making such options available :)
I do appreciate the idea behind this shoe. A great idea for the future of running, sustainable development and for things made with care.
But I do not like the way they look, the lack of grip on the sole and especially the brick like midsole. Not in term of stiffness cause I do like a shoe that’s is not soft, but they way the look not rounded at the back
Great idea, but not for me at this moment. Always first generation things tend to be less refined compared the later models
Thanks for watching Alexandru! Yes, we hope more brands follow Salomon's example 😊. Watch this space!
These seem really intriguing. I just wish we knew the cost. Some of these less traditional approaches are great but if it costs a ton, I'm not sure it's actually sustainable until the costs come down.
Thanks for watching Thienan! These shoes are retailing in the UK for £165GBP at the moment.
Love to hear your thoughts on the All Birds running shoes!
Thanks for watching Lisa! We take a look at All Birds in this video: ua-cam.com/video/KO0t9XtHJvE/v-deo.html
One of the things that always bothered me was the amount of waste that goes into making the running shoe! I'm really happy there are more recyclable and sustainable options! (is this one also considered sustainable if its based on circular economy?). I do have a question though, I couldn't tell from the video, but is there are difference in the tread in the toe and heel? Or was that just from running in them? Also is there a particular reason for the choice of the dot tread?
Hi...
I'm about to buy the Salomone Index2
But this is the first time i heard about this marque,
Do u advise me to have or not?
I'm a fan of Adidas and Nike.
It's good for the environment
For sure!
Very interested in these and the efforts of other companies to be more sustainable. Could you say which shoes are comparable in firmness?
Thanks for watching! And definitely great to see more companies embracing this. In terms of firmness, Andy couldn't really say which shoes they're comparable to - sorry. It might be worth sourcing a shop where you can go and try them on to see how they feel before you commit to buy them 😊
I'm signed up for the On Cyclon, will you be reviewing those at any point Andy?
Thanks for watching Martin! Yes, we're hoping to be able to review these when they're released 😊. Watch this space!
Have you tried the Allbirds completely sustainable shoes? I want to hear your take before I purchase lol
Hey Mary - thanks for watching! Yes, we've tried out Allbirds in this video: ua-cam.com/video/KO0t9XtHJvE/v-deo.html
They are not pretty shoes, but I would get them because they are recyclable. I am all for less stuff on landfills
Great to hear Suzie! Let us know what you think of them 😊
Not that hard to improve on the recycling of running shoes. But until legislation comes in $come first for these companies. Look at sports clothing, how many are using blue sign approved fabrics and using 100% recycled and recyclable fabrics. If Patagonia can do it these other companies which are much larger and richer can but don’t.
I tried the AllBirds plant based shoes but got hungry on a long run and ate them.
Haha! 😂
I like the idea of recyclable running shoes, but this is a mighty high price to pay for a pair of everyday easy paced running shoes. It sounds like a £65 pair of trainers with a £165 price tag on it. As the manufacturers get the shoe back when you have finished with them, thereby getting free materials to reuse, why the heck is there such a massive price add on? I really hope that it's not yet another eco-cash grab from a manufacturer trying to garner green points while craftily pocketing the extra cash.
I guess the research and design and initial production costs. I'd consider shelling out the dosh....🙂🤔
To be fair, they are way out of my price range anyway, so I don't think that I'm in their target demographic. Buying 2 pairs a year out here in Peru would cost me more than a whole month's salary! I think that if they market them properly and that the quality is there (and with being Salomon, there is no reason to doubt that) they could be a real success. The idea is great, they just have to convince people that the money is well spent. Good luck to them, I say. 👍
100% agree Lee. Absolutely sounds like an eco-grab to me. Feels very hard for me to support this type of program without a huge amount of hard evidence, rather than being sold the idea via glossy advertising (like On).
Just like cutting out the middle man with Daniel Wellington watches, saving the planet with £4 a pack vegan sausages, these recycling deals scream fraud, millennial money making scams to me.
Can you do the space hopper challenge?
Can you do the long jump challenge?
Sounds interesting, Augustus! Who do you think would win from TRC?
Anna
Can you do the backwards long jump challenge
Eeeekkk - that sounds tricky!
Nice idea...but how much energy is used in the recycle? the mailing back, the breaking down of the shoe ie: the recycle machinery uses energy too and then the re manufacture process. Not arguing if they are good shoes just seems like a lot of energy going into the process that can't be recovered.
It's a good point, Kevin and to be honest - I'm not sure. I think it's a step in the right direction though 😊
just go vivo primus lite bio and you're good
Thanks for the suggestion Fabian! Just be careful when transitioning to barefoot running shoes... take it slowly and gradually change, especially if you're used to a higher drop.
@@runningchannel oh yeah 100% aware 😊, props for pointing it out though, for sure increases my positive perception of this channel ❤️
Aside: always hated higher drop and too much cushion but it's a bummer 90% of the industry doesn't have anything lower than like 4mm, occasionally 3mm, apart from altra and the likes.
but its white!!
Haha - very true Kevin!
Can you do the running while balancing an egg on a spoon in your mouth challenge?
Hi
Hey Augustus!
Great that they’re recyclable but definitely wouldn’t wear ‘em