Adidas TERREX: Parley Ocean Plastic®

Adidas launches the new Parley Ocean Plastic® collection, which is made from recycled plastic waste. The company uses plastic yarn for their textiles, which is produced from waste – before the refuses end up in the world’s oceans. Products which are manufactured this way are labelled with Parley Ocean Plastic® at Adidas. Old plastic is returned into a functional new material. The Parley Ocean Plastic® is used in all parts of the upper, including the Primeknit upper.

 

Why does that matter? Because time on the trails and in the outdoors directly translates to caring more about the environment and wanting to protect it. Nature may not have a voice of its own, but when you spend time in its rejuvenating embrace the research shows that you’re more likely to become one of its biggest advocates. Choosing a trail running shoe based on both its performance and sustainability credentials won’t change the world overnight. But it’s one of many strides you can take in the right direction and help do your bit.

 

This is one thing why Adidas has earned our WIR DENKEN UM  label. Companies meeting special requirements qualify for our label. For example: How high is the percentage of recycled and organic materials in the production? Also, we consider social aspects in the process of manufacturing and the company´s transparency. The following criteria are pivotal in order to be awarded with our WIR DENKEN UM label:

 

 

the terrex Free hiker parley


Created for lasting comfort in the mountains and commutes across the city, the TERREX Free Hiker Parley allows outdoor creators to effortlessly step between urban and natural landscapes without leaving a trace.

 

 

The Terrex Free Hiker is the first hiking boot with BOOST™ technology that offers endless energy return, cushioning and adaptability on rocky surfaces, built to survive the toughest elements. It´s water repellent Primeknit upper made with Parley ocean plastic® provides sock-like comfort, stretching and flexing naturally to all shapes of foot. Weighing only 400 g (men’s) and 340 g (women’s), it is breathable and lightweight, while protection is provided by a mid-cut profile and Continental rubber outsole for grip on any terrain.

 

Der Terrex TWO ultra Parley


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The Adidas Terrex Two Ultra Parley shoes are built for maximum comfort. A Primeblue knit upper provides a seamless, sock-like feel that complements a wide fit and offers the foot room to expand over long trail runs. A responsive Boost midsole maximises cushioning and returns energy with every stride. The Continental™ Rubber outsole offers extraordinary grip.

 


 

Keith Ladzinski x adidas Terrex


“When I think of the outdoors I think of freedom, a place with no boundaries. It’s where I go to clear my head and find creativity.”

Whether he is hiking up a mountain to photograph rock climbers in South Africa, snapping endangered gentoo penguins in Antarctica or scoping the best spots to shoot skateboarders in a city, Keith Ladzinski knows first-hand how it feels to be awestruck and mentally enlivened by the power of nature and being outside.

A hugely talented and world-renowned photographer, who regularly gigs for National Geographic and spends much of his working week outdoors, Keith is big on championing the benefits of hiking and spending time in nature for body and mind. “It’s primordial,” he says. “As civilization has evolved, we’ve spent more and more time inside; we live in a society where distraction is all around us, from the smartphone in your pocket to constant noise and traffic in the city. It’s important to turn that off from time to time and let the outside in.”
 

Adidas Free Hiker Parley

 
On assignment, Keith hikes a lot to get to remote locations, far from the trappings of human settlements and civilization. “Hiking is great exercise for my muscles and my creativity,” he says. “But also, if I climb to the top of a mountain to get a good photo, I’ve earnt that shot; there was toil involved, which I like.” Yet even at home in Boulder, Colorado, he makes time to get outdoors. “It’s important to me. I ride my bike, go for hikes, and take the dog out. I do a lot of recreational photography, as that’s my passport to go outside and experience fresh air.”

 

Keith’s been lucky enough to witness some of the most incredible wildlife and places on the planet, and a quick scroll through his social feed shows his photos clearly move a lot of people. “I feel like I hit the lottery in life, to find passion in my hobby and somehow make it a profession,” says Keith. “Photography is almost therapy for me as I get to shut down and find a quiet space in it.”

 

The fragility of the environment is a key and constant theme in Keith’s work. From the climate crisis to the havoc wreaked by overfishing and plastic pollution, he is on a mission: “If there is an ecosystem in peril, or I see the harm that single-use plastics are doing… I’m really passionate about wanting to distribute that information to people, I want people to realize they can make reasonable changes in their lives, which will have a massive impact on the planet. My biggest piece of advice? Avoid single use plastics at all costs. I would say that five times in a row.”

 

He believes photography has a massive role to play in protecting the planet and cultivating awareness. “Think how many pieces of history you remember because of an iconic image. Sometimes the most difficult things to look at are the ones that change our minds the quickest. They send shockwaves through people.”

 

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