Product Service System (PSS)

Shoes

Group 2: Kunal, Young, Anjali

Shoes get worn out very easily. Considering we use them pretty much every day, this is not surprising. But once they’re worn out, what becomes of them? Since they’ve been in contact with one of the most odorous and sweatiest parts of our bodies, chances are they get thrown away most of the time.

Is there any way to dispose of them in a way that will give back to the environment or at least not harm it? How can the wear-ability life of shoes be extended?

Perhaps a service can be designed that will provide solutions to these questions.

Shoe Materials:

- Leather
- Canvas
- Rubber (athletic shoe soles)

Possible Solutions

Replace parts of a shoe (i.e. the sole)

Site below is a link to a blog about making shoes from recycled parts. In one instance, the soles are made from recycled car tires and the user notes that they never seem to wear out:
Shoes made from recycled stuff...