Methods by Circular Footwear is more than a sneaker; it is a blueprint for a circular footwear system. Every component — upper, wrap, sole, and insole — can be individually replaced, refreshed, or recycled, transforming shoes from disposable fashion into long-lasting companions. By making materials easy to separate, recycling becomes efficient and high-value: a worn sole is not waste but the raw material for a new one.
All parts are recyclable or biodegradable, responsibly sourced, and produced in Portugal under ethical conditions with short supply chains. Proven in real use, Methods shows that circularity in footwear is not a distant idea but a scalable reality, ready to disrupt the linear “buy–wear–discard” model and inspire a new standard for the industry.
Methods deserves to win because it proves that circularity in footwear is not just possible but desirable, offering a product that is stylish, practical and truly waste-reducing. By replacing the outdated “buy–wear–discard” model with a scalable system of refreshing and recycling, Methods sets a new benchmark for how the fashion industry can truly close the loop.
– Véronique Pustjens-Baer
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