Earnings Guidelines
How your footwear qualifies for earnings, and how every pair makes an impact.
How We Evaluate Your Footwear
Brand
Only approved brands qualify for earnings.
Measurement
Every pair is measured for Big or Small size.
Condition
We use a multipoint inspection process.
Big Sizes
Platinum$7
Pair: 
Brand:
Measurement: 8 Inches or More
Condition: ExcellentExcellent shoes are Like New, showing no wear on the Upper, Interior, Toe, and Midsole, and only minimal wear on the Bottom Sole. The shoe is clean, has no flaws, and is ready for immediate reuse.
Excellent shoes are Like New, showing no wear on the Upper, Interior, Toe, and Midsole, and only minimal wear on the Bottom Sole. The shoe is clean, has no flaws, and is ready for immediate reuse.
Gold$2
Pair:
Brand:
Measurement: 8 Inches or More
Condition: GoodGood shoes are Gently Used, showing only minor wear. The shoe is structurally sound with no holes, rips, or tears on any part of the shoe. These shoes can be cleaned for reuse in global secondhand markets.
Good shoes are Gently Used, showing only minor wear. The shoe is structurally sound with no holes, rips, or tears on any part of the shoe. These shoes can be cleaned for reuse in global secondhand markets.
Silver$1
Pair:
Brand:
Measurement: 8 Inches or More
Condition: FairFair shoes are Heavily Used, showing major wear, including dirt, scuffs, stains, worn soles, and other imperfections; however, the shoe is structurally sound with no holes, rips, or tears on any part of the shoe.
Fair shoes are Heavily Used, showing major wear, including dirt, scuffing, staining, worn soles, and other imperfections; however, the shoe is structurally sound with no holes, rips, or tears on any part of the shoe.
Bronze$0
Pair: 
Only paired shoes qualify for earnings. All pairs must be packed together in the same bag to ensure accurate sorting and evaluation.
Brand: Only approved brands qualify for earnings.
Measurement: N/A
Condition: RecyclableRecyclable shoes are Heavily Used and Damaged, showing major wear, defects, and structural issues, including sole separation, toe separation, holes, rips, and tears of any size on any part of the shoe.
Recyclable shoes are Heavily Used and Damaged, showing major wear, defects, and structural issues, including sole separation, toe separation, holes, rips, and tears of any size on any part of the shoe.
Small Sizes
Platinum$3
Pair:
Brand:
Measurement: Less than 8 Inches
Condition: Excellent
Excellent shoes are Like New, showing no wear on the Upper, Interior, Toe, and Midsole, and only minimal wear on the Bottom Sole. The shoe is clean, has no flaws, and is ready for immediate reuse.
Gold$2
Pair:
Brand:
Measurement: Less than 8 Inches
Condition: Good
Good shoes are Gently Used, showing only minor wear. The shoe is structurally sound with no holes, rips, or tears on any part of the shoe. These shoes can be cleaned for reuse in global secondhand markets.
Silver$1
Pair:
Brand:
Measurement: Less than 8 Inches
Condition: Fair
Fair shoes are Heavily Used, showing major wear, including dirt, scuffing, staining, worn soles, and other imperfections; however, the shoe is structurally sound with no holes, rips, or tears on any part of the shoe.
Bronze$0
Pair: Only paired shoes qualify for earnings. All pairs must be packed together in the same bag to ensure accurate sorting and evaluation.
Brand: Only approved brands qualify for earnings.
Measurement: N/A
Condition: Recyclable
Recyclable shoes are Heavily Used and Damaged, showing major wear, defects, and structural issues, including sole separation, toe separation, holes, rips, and tears of any size on any part of the shoe.
To cover surging costs and continue offering a 100% free sneaker recycling program, there is a $3 fee to process each returned bag. This small fee is deducted from your total payout. You will not be charged anything if your payout is less than $3.
We do not accept the following types of footwear: non-paired singles, water socks, water boots, high heels, and wedges.
Impact Calculator
Not all footwear qualifies for earnings, but every pair still makes an impact.
Landfill Diversion: When footwear is reused or recycled, it reduces pollution and prevents growing landfill volume.
CO2e Averted: By extending the life of a shoe or recovering its materials, we avoid the carbon impact associated with manufacturing a new pair.
Water Savings: Manufacturing new shoes requires significant water use, from material production to assembly. When footwear is reused or recycled, those resources are conserved.