Actually, it’s much worse than that. Each pair can take up to 1000 years to fully decompose, leaving behind toxic substances in the soil and water. With our pioneering recycle scheme, these boots get transported to Italy, where they are shredded and separated into raw materials. From here, they can be turned into things like running tracks and playgrounds.
We refuse to sit on the bench. This is just one step we've taken to start changing the game.
Award-winning boot recycling scheme
Recycle your old football boots. And get £20 off a new pair of Sokito boots. It's a win-win.
In Europe and the USA, around 12.5 million boots are thrown into landfill each year. A scary number. So scary that it actually made us start the world's first boot recycling scheme.
We accept any boots, from any brand, in any condition, and give you money off a new pair of Sokito boots. Immediately reducing your impact on the planet.
Football boots being thrown into landfill is… well, it’s like scoring an own goal. In a cup final. In the last minute of extra time.
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Our materials
Our boots are made using at least 42% eco-friendly materials. Minimum. These include things like recycled plastic, rubber, castor beans, wood fibres, corn waste, bamboo and waste paper. Which, using innovative technology, we've made into soleplates, inner soles and laces.
We won't rest until we're at 100% though. Take a look at our current materials, and the ones we're looking to sub out, on our product page.
The simple truth.
We know that sustainability is a word that has almost lost all meaning. It's been chronically overused. So here's something simple: if you recycle your boots, you'll be stopping at least one pair reaching landfill. And if you choose to buy Sokito for your next pair, you have our assurance that each boot is made from at least 42% eco materials.
That's more than any other company. And that makes a difference.
What our footballers say
...in the top 3 boots...
Genuinely in the top 3 boots I've worn in 15 years
...the best and most comfortable boots I’ve ever had...
Got my Devista Vegan in size 8 and 3 games in - what a boot. Easily up there with both the best and most comfortable boots I’ve ever had in 30+ years of playing football. Nice work
...most comfortable boots if have ever worn
As a professional footballer and hopefully joining Leeds utd or Derby city in January I have to say the are the most comfortable boots if have ever worn. I wore them playing for Northern Ireland against England u21s at Goodison Park few weeks ago and several players commented on your boots. I was full of praise about their comfort and strength of your boots.
Comfy, light, leather feel - ideal
Love the boots – have two pairs (hard and soft ground) and feel they offer exactly what I need. Comfy, light, leather feel - ideal
They're breathtaking - 9/10 boots
I've just trained in them; they're breathtaking - snug but not too tight. I took some spare insoles from experience, but I didn't need them. 9/10 boots
The fit was incredible and ultimately a game changer for me
I wanted to reach out to let you know that I loved your cleats. The fit was incredible and ultimately a game changer for me. I wanted to let you know that I also love the mission behind this brand and am a full supporter
Wearing Sokito aligns with my own morals and values...
As a plant-based former Professional and current semi-Professional footballer I was delighted to discover a company that offer a sustainable and ethical approach in the football industry. Wearing Sokito aligns with my own morals and values which I think is important to represent each time you walk out on the football pitch.
...supporting a brand that is genuinely pushing for positive change...
Sokito’s mission is what attracted me to them first and foremost: I really like supporting a brand that is genuinely pushing for positive change, rather than using sustainability as a buzz word.
...they’ve literally been comfortable since day one.
I love the classic design, and the fact that they are handmade. Plus, they’ve literally been comfortable since day one.
...they support a deadly combo of both speed, agility and technique.
My Sokito boots are extremely comfortable, perfect to maintain a good touch and control, whilst still having enough padding to allow for tackling and striking the ball. They are surprisingly lightweight, meaning as an attacking fullback they support a deadly combo of both speed, agility and technique.
I would definitely buy them again in terms of both aiding my performance on pitch and supporting current issues around sustainability in both football and globally.
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