The popularity of sneakers seems to have severely affected the shoe repair industry, causing many to close up shop due to lack of business. How? Cobblers can’t resole a sneaker like a traditional shoe. Sneakers weren’t made with repairability in mind; instead, they were made to be re-bought. However, cobblers like Rory Fortune have found a way around this dilemma by customising sneakers and converting them into traditional welted constructions, which have the added bonus of being repairable by any other cobbler if they break down. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here