Brazilian
football star Neymar will become the world's most environmentally-friendly
football player this summer, when he wears the new Nike GS football boot - the
lightest, fastest, most environmentally-friendly production boot the company
has ever made - along with his Brazil kit, made using fabric derived from
recycled bottles.
The
shirt and shorts of the Brazil kit are both made from fabric that comes almost
entirely from recycled plastic drinks bottles. The bottles are washed, chopped
up into flakes and melted down into thread, which is then used to create the
fabric. Each kit is made using a average of 13 recycled bottles. Since
beginning this process for its club and national team partners in 2010, Nike
has diverted over 115 million bottles from landfill sites.
The
Nike GS boot is constructed using renewable and recycled materials, designed
for explosive performance on the pitch and lower impact on the planet. Every
component has been optimized to reduce weight and waste, creating Nike’s
lightest football boot ever at 160 grams (size 9).
Conceived
and engineered in Italy, the Nike GS features recycled and renewable materials
throughout the upper and plate design. A bio-based traction plate made
primarily from castor beans ensures strength and flexibility on pitch,
alongside a sock liner made from 100% castor beans. The boot laces, lining and
tongue are made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials. The toeboard and
collar, feature at least 15% recycled materials.
“The
Nike GS is the lightest and fastest football boot we’ve ever made and really
defines a new era in how we create, design and produce elite football boots,”
said Andy Caine, global design director for Nike Football. “When you can
deliver a boot that combines high end performance and a low environmental
footprint that’s a winning proposition for players and planet.”
Nike
GS includes the following performance, recycled and renewable materials in the
new boot:
Traction Plate &
Stud Configuration:
Nike
GS traction plate combines a high performance chassis with a strong responsive
and agile form. The sole plate is made of 50% renewable Pebax® Renew (a plant
derived material made with 97% castor beans) and 50% TPU, made from renewable
materials. The plate is 15% lighter than a traditional plate composition.
The
traction plate includes a minimalist diamond-silhouette spine, which provides
optimal flex and agility in plate performance.
Anatomically
positioned studs maximize speed in multiple directions to ensure responsive and
assured movement on pitch.
Touch & Control:
A
solvent-free Kanga-Lite synthetic upper provides zonal reinforcement for
exceptional touch and control. The synthetic upper also supports lockdown on
midfoot and arch area.
The
lightweight and chemical-free sock liner is made of 100% castor beans and
eliminates any layers for a snug fit and enhanced touch on the ball.
Stability &
Support:
Anatomical
and asymmetrical heel counter and heel bucket locks the foot down for stability
and support. The counter is made of Pebax® Renew, derived from castor bean oil.
Nike
GS is available for pre sale now through Nike.com and selected online
retailers.
More
details at www.nikebetterworld.com/nikegs
