It could be from mounting pressure from animal rights groups, or because their German counterpart Puma has already stopped, but Nike will stop the use of Kangaroo skin for its products.
Nike has already informed their skin supplier of its decision and will reportedly have the material completely phased out by the end of 2023. The win, no doubt comes as a major victory for animal rights activists who have long been campaigning for the stop. In March of 2022 protesters organized efforts outside of Nike retail stores in Oregon, New York, and Australia. While this was no doubt bad publicity for the Swoosh, the real pressure came from Oregon Senator Floyd Prozanski who introduced Senate Bill 764. The bill put the nix on the purchase, sale, transfer or any other exchange of the marsupial for business purposes.
The kangaroo hide was largely used for the construction of Nike Soccer cleats and the brand is set to debut its first line of kangaroo free boots in the summer of 2023. The Nike Tiempo Legend Elite will be the first off the line of such offerings.
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It could be from mounting pressure from animal rights groups, or because their German counterpart Puma has already stopped, but Nike will stop the use of Kangaroo skin for its products.
Nike has already informed their skin supplier of its decision and will reportedly have the material completely phased out by the end of 2023. The win, no doubt comes as a major victory for animal rights activists who have long been campaigning for the stop. In March of 2022 protesters organized efforts outside of Nike retail stores in Oregon, New York, and Australia. While this was no doubt bad publicity for the Swoosh, the real pressure came from Oregon Senator Floyd Prozanski who introduced Senate Bill 764. The bill put the nix on the purchase, sale, transfer or any other exchange of the marsupial for business purposes.
The kangaroo hide was largely used for the construction of Nike Soccer cleats and the brand is set to debut its first line of kangaroo free boots in the summer of 2023. The Nike Tiempo Legend Elite will be the first off the line of such offerings.
For the latest information on sneakers, clothing, and collectibles and to stay up to date with the latest drops, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Image via voiceless.org
