Veja Condor 3 Review: A step forward for sustainable running shoes?
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Welcome to our review of the brand new Veja Condor 3 - a neutral daily running shoe that aims to deliver on easy-run performance while also leaving a lighter footprint on the planet and the environment.
Now it’s fair to say that creating non-petroleum based running shoes that live up to their fossil-fuel-reliant rivals has been difficult. The majority of efforts so far haven’t quite hit the mark. With eco-midsole foams coming up too firm, not cushioned or lively enough. So the big question here is whether this third-gen Veja Condor, with its new EVA midsole foam made from sugar cane, and its 3 ISPO Awards, finally conquers that challenge. Hit play to get into our VEJA Condor 3 review to find out.
JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Details
1:15 - Shoe whip round
2:41 - Fit
4:27: - The Run Test
11:43: - Verdict - Спорт
Thanks for this review. Love the look of the shoe and the eco innovation - we've got to keep trying!
Anyone knows where to buy those style of aftermarket "lock" laces? 🤔 Been looking for ages
The eco revolution needs to be lighter and cheaper which, hopefully, will come soon!
eco friendly materials got a lot of catching up to do.
I have come to accept that “eco-friendly” is NOT pocket-friendly.😢
I think that the whole notion of "sustainable" running shoes needs some deep consideration. Is a foam made from sugar cane really better for the environment than one made from oil? Sugar cane isn't exactly an environmentally friendly crop, and there are huge fossil fuel inputs to all industrial ag. And if these shoes are just going to end up in the landfill after a couple hundred miles, what is "sustainable" about them? I'd argue that the biggest single thing to reduce the eco footprint of running shoes would be to make quality shoes that last 2-3x as long as shoes typically do now. The addiction of shoe companies to short-lived disposable shoes so they can sell new ones is hugely wasteful. A truly sustainable shoe would have low environmental impact to make, and be fully recyclable, or even better IMO, compostable.
Yip well said - complete marketing gimmick
Completely agree. The most environmentally sound shoes are the ones you already own. And in all honesty making this video and talking about eco credentials without a clear set of benchmarks for what’s positive and what’s negative was on our mind the whole time. None of these shoes are recyclable so landfill still a huge problem. Would love a brand to launch a 2,000 mile shoe and flip everything.
While I have no experience with this particular shoe, I can definitely say that Veja-products have a very good build quality and last a very long time. Compared to many conventional footwear I´ve owned over the last years, Veja definitely stood out when it came to longevity. So I would expect this model to last at least as long as a well-made conventional running shoe. Also, yes, using sugar cane instead of fossil fuel is 100% more sustainable. Anything that can be grown is usually the better choice than anything made from oil. I agree that fully recyclable / compostable shoes would be a lot better, but until this is feasable, I think that this is a solid step in the right direction.
@@TheRunTesters Amen on the 2,000 mile shoe idea. If car tires can roll 30-50K, why can't we get 10% of that out of a shoe?
Nah. That’s too expensive for me