The wildly complex anatomy of a sneaker - Angel Chang
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- Dive into the anatomy of a sneaker to better understand your clothing’s carbon footprint, and how to be a more responsible consumer.
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Australians call them “runners." The British know them as “trainers.” Americans refer to them as “sneakers.” Whatever you call them, these casual shoes are worn by billions of people around the world. Today, roughly 23 billion shoes are produced each year. So, how can we balance our love of sneakers with the need for sustainability? Angel Chang explores how shoe manufacturing impacts our planet.
Lesson by Angel Chang, directed and animated by Ella Dobson.
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People buy 3 pairs a year?
Me: "Looks at my my 2 year old sneakers" eh they're fine. They've got another year in them.
Serps ikr 😂 it depends if my feet have grown 🦶🏼
I feel like most people wear 1 pair a year on average. But then the numbers are skewed by the people who have a collection of 10 shoes that they don’t even wear.
I buy mainly one a year
I run about 35 miles a week, so I get new shoes every 3 months or so because they wear out
I may be in the middle, i buy one pair for the cold seasons and another pair for the hot seasons. But it depends on the snickers itself, most of the shoes I've owned they were good for both cold and hot weather, the problem is that they last for less than a year maybe 6 to 8 months at best. I use them until they got holes in the canvas or the soles start to fall off which happens most of the time with adidas and nike shoes, the soles problem mostly with vans like models.
Australians: "We run a lot."
English: "We train a lot."
Americans: "We sneak up on people."
LOL
they all reseller...
Sneak 1000
Don't forget tennis!
@@emmaisawesome3684 well he got that wrong...tennis shoes are a class on there own
What did the sneaker say when it sneezed?
A shoe
Loo
Lol*
😂
I hate you and i love you at the same time, amazing :v
Wow now I like and not like this.
Moral of the story: only buy things you need
Seriously, most products you buy nowadays are destroying the environment
Yup just buy one pair a year it can help reduce polluting the environment
reseller....
Well there already made so theirs no going back. Even if u bye one a year what about the other billion people?
@7 million years More to come I can solve one
Yeah i dont get most people
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Just because they released a new shoe they have to buy it ASAP even though they already have like 5 pairs of fully functional shoes with litlle to no damage😑
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Style wise anyways
"A sneaker's carbon footprint"
You made a whole video for this pun??
Absolutely worth it
Probably not for the pun, but it's a good pun.
r/wooooosh
@@shitlordflytrap1078 y/woooosh
Ikr
So you're saying a sneaker SNEAKS IN pollution
I think so
(^ワ^＝)
the sneaker: I pulled one sneaky on ya
When the life of a sneaker is more interesting than your life
F
True :)
Ok doomer
F
atlest we produce less co2
Today's Fun Fact:
Sneakers got their name because their rubber soles are so quiet that a person wearing them could sneak behind people.
- Daily Fun Facts
Interesting and ... kinda scary.
Daily Fun Facts Thanks, but whenever I wear sneakers, it makes loud squeaky noises.
Well my responses squeak
Interesting and quite scary
I wonder how flip flops got their name..
"WhAt aRe ThOsE???"
...Pollution boots, apparently. 👟🏭
LMAO
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So called 'influencers' must see this, who buy 300 shoes each month.
LMAO
No theyre still good influencers!!!😠
Just good at influencing the pollution of flippin P L A N E T E A R T H .
those a$$holes don't even care for the environment
The life cycle of a c r o c
crippling depression just the entire process of the outsole
Well, Crocs are generally more recyclable because it's foam
@@yeetusfetus8687 They are not recyclable.
I love ma crocs
Normal human beings: The life cycle of a croc.
Me: The life cycle of AcRoC.
Spoilers: Sneakers to pollution.
SAGAR say snickers without the s
@@SR573z 😲
@@SR573z 😯
Oui votre papajesté
@@SR573z Nickers😂😑
Omg... Never knew that sneaker production harmed the planet...
Thank goodness I have Ted-Ed to teach me new things!! 💝 💝 💝
I asked myself "How do we, Americans, buy 3 pairs of sneakers a year? I mean I wear each pair for a couple of years." Then I realized that I have a specialized pair of sneakers each for running, training, basketball, soccer, and just daily use. Funny that I don't do half of the stuff that I have a pair of specialized sneakers for to justify owning all of them.
whats the difference between a shoe for running, training, basketball, and soccer?
@@cv9541 I'm not sure if this was a serious question, but
The running shoes have specialized heels and toes to aid you in running. There are a ton of differences between the manufacturers and models to fit your running style. When I'm standing in them, I feel like I'm slightly leaning forward. (My opinion.)
The trainers are the general weight lifting / exercise shoes. Generally the heels and the toes are at the same height so you're much more balanced.
The basketball shoes have the higher ankle supports.
The soccer cleats have the studs (i.e. the spikes) so you get better traction on the soccer field.
General walking shoes look more like the trainers, but they're more stylish I guess? I like whatever goes well with my jeans.
We call them “rubber shoes” in the Philippines
don't you mean fake....
lmao
Im a fashion designer. And i do support sustainable fashion ! Thanks for this insight
I have one pair of running shoes I wear almost all the time and once it wears out too much, I buy a new one. I'm not someone who wants or needs (or can afford lol) a bunch of clothing and shoes. Great video, TED-Ed!
I love my trainers, I literally wear them to death - till they are falling apart. Then I buy another beautiful pair and the circle continues. One pair usually lasts me on average 3 years. They are the most comfortable and versatile shoes ever IMO. Most fashion I care little for, but trainers I would miss dearly if they weren't available anymore.
Thanks for this. It'll be a great intro to supply chains for my high schoolers. Sneakers are already the most popular coloring page request in my classroom.
I don’t understand why I’m watching about the life cycle of a shoe, but I’m staying home anyways so why not
Fun Fact;
*"Men were the first one's to wear heels"*
-*Interesting Facts to know*
The more you know 🌈
Yeah cuz they were short
Men should be the ones balancing off stilettos.
Just search for Bangladesh and you will see what the “Fashion Industry” is doing for them😪
I wish people were more aware of the world :( Modern day slavery.
TLDR; Almost 2-3 million garment factory workers lost their jobs as factories shut down due to the pandemic... Considering it's their only source of income to live... It is devastating news
I'm from there. I can confirm, there's horrors that happen here beyond your imagination. Please don't buy anything more than you need cos you're just supporting bloated garments companies. Incidentally they just got huge tax breaks (due to the pandemic) and they want to re-open already even though people are dropping like literal flies.
@@notsureiL They are paid unlike slaves.
But I hope their wages will increase.
Alternatively, you could get leather sneakers that are resoleable and take them to your local cobbler - its a dying out profession you can support while keeping the beloved shoe you have so many memories with :)
Me: Hmm maybe todays video will be philosophical? no wait, maybe a riddle? ohh, or maybe another historical video about a hero?
Ted-Ed: Yeah no how about *s n e a c c e r*
Variety is the spice of life!
What’s next?!
Your mother
@@darcflame37 no u
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I just realize I've been bingewatching Ted Ed for 2 days
I love that you guys present ways we can make it better not only the problem.
Short and concise, and providing actual solutions to the problem. That’s how it should be!
Thank you Ted Ed for keeping me intellectually entertained during this lockdown.
Love from Nigeria.
Thank you for information, it's very interesting in quarantine time!
Watching this on my bed while my sneakers are sitting outside, begging to be used 😂
I love this channel gave me so much knowledge about many things
The music is so inspirational especially at the end
The fact that workers make 1$ a day to make 5 pairs of sneakers a day that is then sold for 100$ a pair is criminal.
Then work for McDonald’s.
I think it is a remarkable thing that Ted-Ed should focus on educating people on sustainability during a historical moment that there's so much at stake. Thanks a lot as always, a loyal viwer of your channel.
"The life cycle of a sneaker and the environmental dangers that come with it." Felt a bit more was needed for the title but still very informative.
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TED Ed after finishing the video:
This will be Shoeking
Australian : runners
British : trainers
American : tennis shoes
me : SHOES IS SHOES!
That quote is so true.
I totally stand with this! Please protect our Environment, it takes diligence to help our beloved Earth!
Who knew that a sneaker’s life could be so interesting.
Amazing video.
keep making more videos like this
Love the animation!
Hi ted-ed
Another interesting about life of sneakers.
Thanks
This video makes me scared yet we need to know this so bad and start to change
*I only have one sneaker thank goodness😄
The animation is sooo 😍😍😍
never though about those coming over my mind. Now I know about it. Thx for the info
Whoa!! 😯👟 sneaker was my fav!!
Yeah that's cool and all but we all know that the life of a sneaker ends in the jaws of a dog
Awesome and informative video
"More than 2/3" Shows on screen 60%
When you're so early that you need to comment something but you don't know what to write
Omg loved it
Hence support companies like Allbirds.
"I call them, 'sneakers'." -Shuri
wow this is really cool and amazing
Shoutout to allbirds, the shoe company that produces the most comfortable pairs on earth and are targeting carbon negative for their impact all along the supply chain. About a $100 a pair but they are so worth the investment
Love the Vids
We call them "kasut"(kaah-soot) and/or "sepatu"(seh-pah-two) if you're feeling archaic- in Malay
i never knew this... thanks! because of you, now i know..
Here is the life cycle of my sneakers
1. Bought
2. Useless
Me, who was just thinking about a pair of adidas runners I really like: * *nervous shaking* *
4:26 i support these ideas
One sad truth about shoe manufactuing in Asia:
US brand companies outsourcing labor in Southeast Asia and China where labor costs can be bought cheap. Then the local manufacturing firm will reduce the costs to profit from the contract between the US brand companies. Thus, results to non-compliance to labor standards such as minimum wage, social benefits and security of tenure.
yeah that's sad. i hoped ted ed also mentioned it even more.
my dad gets a new pair like every other month I gotta send this to stop this mad man
And this doesn't apply to sneakers only shole Fast Fashion industry alone has more Carbon Footprint, unethical labour practices, damaging the rivers and oceans and non degradable waste than any other industry.
Awesome
liked how u showed different countries at the end of the video
**Sneakerheads have entered the chat**
KIX_LOVE lol same! i guess i’m going to be saving a lot more money going forward...
LOVE!
일상생활에 흔이 볼 수 있는 운동화가 지구에게 이렇게 큰영향을 준다는 것이 충격적이었습니다. 저도 지구의 환경을 위해 친환경적인 운동화 부품으로 만드는 회사의 운동화를 사고 운동화를 더 적게 구매 해야겠습니다. 유익한 동영상 감사합니다.
When you realize the sneaker has a more exciting life than yours
That got dark really quickly!
The audio is wholesome
Great! Now i feel bad for buying a new pair.
The carbon footprint pun deserved more attention.
Then, the assembly requires more than 360 steps. Respect.
3 a year? wtf, I buy 1 every 2 years xD
'Australians call them runners'
me, an Australian: wait, I call them sneakers...
What a beautiful voice!
Angel Chang is an awesome name
One thousand years?? Oh my !!
running that beat
For a sneakerhead, the sneaker will never break due to their almost obsessive urge to keep them clean and brand new
I didn't expect this from Ted ed
But I was expecting the unexpected
So it counts
-dr.eggman
Anyone knows the name of the song playing. I don’t believe is in the description of the video.
It's sad to see this. A past that will never return now. I feel melancholy even for freaking Sneakers now.
TED-Ed: We're running out of ideas Tommy
Employee: *"The life cycle of a sneaker"*
That's not the life cycle of a sneaker. That's the gestation of a sneaker.
Me-lets watch sneaker life cycle
Ted ed- pollution
Pollution
Me - :/
😁
Thinking back to my 10 year old sneakers and how i hate shoe shopping.
Bamboozled from a sneaker life cycle video into a “sneakers are liking the planet” video.
nature is beautiful.
I do miss buying new kicks but there are more important things happening right now.
Hope this will be the life after Covid!
thx
Always donate your shoes!
Companies nowadays will just put the word organic, and that is it. Nothing really changes
With us Aussies, it depends what state you're from. In SA we say sneakers.
A sustainable world is every one's concern. Shoes that we all wear should be part of the change. @uzuriky we have started this revolution.
The title of this video should be "The carbon footprint of the sneakers"
Sometimes, I don't get the hype for collecting sneakers people have, imagine just collecting and not wearing them, chasing new trends, throwing away old but still new to wear shoes.