Here's what happens to outdated shoes and how large-scale manufacturing handles garbage

The majority of current shoes are mass-produced in specialised facilities across the globe. Most major brands, such as Nike, outsource manufacturing to Asian nations such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, and Thailand.

Depending on the brand and shoe, the technique and materials used will differ, as will the tools and equipment used. From start to completion, some shoes, especially those with more complicated p....