For sustainable designer Lydia, “old” kit is simply the raw material for something new. By upcycling her gear and rejecting the performative pressure of “new drop” culture, she champions a mindset shift toward finding genuine value in what we already own.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
Engineering student Johnpaul is reclaiming space on the trails through intentionality and individual style. He finds power in repetition: wearing gear that has seen his worst runs and his small wins, proving that real progress is lived, not bought.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
For trail runner Juliette, kit is about function, memory, and representation rather than the latest “drop.” She advocates for repairing what we own and reclaiming space on the trails.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
From “new drop” hype to the beauty of the old, we’re exploring the lifecycle of running gear. Meet Melina, who’s ditching the “kit-it-out” mindset for her trusted oversized shorts.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
Stop the shopping cycle. Learn how “cost per mile” and fighting technical obsolescence can help you build a sustainable running wardrobe that’s better for the planet.
Think your gym gear is just fabric? Discover the hidden chemicals and environmental impact of activewear manufacturing, and learn expert tips for sustainable garment care.