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# Glue-Free Circular Sneakers
Nike Unveils New ISPA Link and Nike ISPA Link Axis Models

By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-04-27 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ispa-link
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/nike-ispa-link-release-info) & [nike](https://www.nike.com/ca/)

Sportswear giant [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer) has announced the launch of its newest circular sneaker silhouettes, the Nike ISPA Link and the Nike [ISPA Link Axis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-ispa-link-axis). With the new sneakers, Nike posed itself the challenge of creating designs that did not use glue or cement.

Both sneakers feature a mid-cut and are designed so that wearers can separate the shoe's top sections from its sole. In addition, both sneakers are made with a variety of recyclable and sustainable materials, including [Flyknit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyknit-venture) uppers, which consist of 100% recycled polyester. Moreover, the shoes also feature TPU cages made from 20% recycled content.

Meanwhile, on the bottoms, the shoes come with TPU midsoles made from recycled Nike airbag scraps and EVA sock liners engineered from 10% recycled materials.

Image Credit: Nike

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.9/10
- Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Circular Design Sneakers:** Opportunity for other sportswear brands to innovate by creating circular and sustainable footwear designs that eliminate the need for glue or cement.
- **Recyclable Materials in Sneakers:** Opportunity for the footwear industry to incorporate more recyclable and sustainable materials into their products, reducing waste and environmental impact.
- **Modular Sneakers:** Opportunity for sneaker companies to create modular designs that allow for easy separation and recycling of parts, enabling a circular production and consumption model.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can adopt circular design principles to create sustainable footwear and apparel that reduces waste and environmental impact.
- **Sustainability:** Companies in the sustainability industry can incorporate innovative materials and production methods to create circular products that eliminate waste and promote eco-friendly practices.
- **Recycling:** Recycling companies can collaborate with sneaker manufacturers to find new ways of reusing and recycling materials, creating a closed-loop system that reduces waste and environmental harm.

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