Recycling Is the Start. Circularity Is the System.
Most recycling systems are linear: stuff gets used, then tossed or downgraded. We’re designing closed loops—where parts become parts again.
The First Recyclable Sneaker, Explained
Most footwear still ends up in landfills—even if it starts with recycled plastic bottles or foam scraps—because it’s made from 40+ materials that are impossible to separate. Our sneakers are made to be unmade. Every material choice, every stitch, and every component was designed to be separated, reclaimed, and reused again. That means your old sneaker can become a new one—not just padding in a shipping box.
8 Components. 100% Circular Design.
The Anatomy of a Circular Sneaker
Each piece tells a story, and each one is selected, sourced, and tested to close the loop.
47% corn waste. Feels like leather. Acts like the future.
rPET Mesh:
Fully fiber-to-fiber recyclable. Aloe coated, no added chemicals.
Wood Waste Reinforcement:
25% bio-based. From Brazil’s furniture industry.
Know the Lingo. Close the Loop.
Closed Loop
Recycled without quality loss. Same stuff, same use, same vibe.
Open Loop
Gets reused, but not for sneakers. Think: insulation.
Fiber to Fiber → F2F
Recycled and reused as the same textile.
How We Recycle Anything, Yes—Anything
We partnered with SuperCircle to build a recycling system that works. Every textile and shoe you send back is tracked, broken down, and reused. It’s not just a promise—it’s a process.
Your $20 credit ensures recycling participation from the start. Once you're ready to return your worn sneakers, the amount is yours to use instantly on new Thousand Fell products.
Let's close the loop! 🫶
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Your $20 credit ensures recycling participation from the start. Once you're ready to return your worn sneakers, the amount is yours to use instantly on new Thousand Fell products.
Let's close the loop! 🫶
Oops, sorry. We were unable to add that to your cart.
Your $20 credit ensures recycling participation from the start. Once you're ready to return your worn sneakers, the amount is yours to use instantly on new Thousand Fell products.
Let's close the loop! 🫶
Oops, sorry. We were unable to add that to your cart.
Your $20 credit ensures recycling participation from the start. Once you're ready to return your worn sneakers, the amount is yours to use instantly on new Thousand Fell products.
