A shoe which, over the versions, improves to get closer to the standards of comfort, performance and design expected by practitioners. Because the objective of this model is above all to innovate to show a way forward for the future, the essential part of the ecological impact of a shoe being to be found in the materials used for its production. Here, after use, the shoe must be returned for recycling, with the vast majority of materials reused for another use. All you have to do is scan the QR code on the tongue of the shoe, which allows you to print a shipping label, with free shipping.
What changes compared to the previous version?
Firstly the use of a lighter midsole, 100% recycled polyester for the tongue and a more efficient cutting process for the uppers, which means a 40% improvement in wasted materials to only 26%.
The basic concept endures: a fully recyclable shoe made from two key components: TPU for the lower part under the distinctive red line, and polyester for the upper part.
This thoughtful design makes it easy to disassemble the shoe at the end of its lifespan, promoting durability through a circular approach. The shoe is taken apart, with the TPU reused for ski boots and the polyester reincarnated into fabrics.
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A price revised slightly downwards
In use, comfort has not yet been optimal, with many using this model more in daily life than for training. To improve the running performance of the Index.03, Salomon used a lighter foam and redesigned, retaining the same geometry but equipped with a superior compound. The objective is to offer a real running shoe that is both efficient in training while being recyclable.
Ultimately, reducing the density and improving the flexibility of the foam results in a softer, lighter shoe, 249 grams compared to 263 grams for the previous model.
We will also note an adjustment at the price level, with marketing at 150 euros instead of 160 for the previous model. This remains a certain price for this type of shoes but the objective is to make ecological shoes accessible to a wider audience.
The clean, streamlined design also amplifies the aesthetic appeal, ensuring that durability doesn't come at the expense of style.
