Project Love Sneaker: Turn Your Old Running Shoes Into Good Deeds and Score a S$50 Voucher

A simple way for runners in Singapore to declutter, give back, and gear up for their next race

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If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve accumulated more than a few pairs of shoes over the years. Training shoes, race-day shoes, backups for long runs — they tend to pile up quickly.

But are you guilty of having a cabinet full of running shoes that you no longer use?

For many runners, buying new shoes is part of the sport. Whether you're chasing a new personal best or preparing for the next race season, fresh footwear is often essential. But what happens to the pairs that are still wearable yet no longer part of your regular rotation?

That’s where Project Love Sneaker comes in — a meaningful initiative by Running Lab in partnership with The Salvation Army through its social enterprise arm, Re:Nue.

Running throughout April 2026 in Singapore, Project Love Sneaker encourages runners to donate their pre-loved running shoes so they can be given a second life while helping communities in need.

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Giving Your Running Shoes a Second Life

Most runners accumulate multiple pairs of running shoes over time — training shoes, race-day shoes, trail shoes, and backups for mileage rotation. While some pairs may no longer suit your training needs, many are still perfectly usable.

Through Project Love Sneaker, these shoes can be redistributed instead of ending up in landfills.

The initiative promotes sustainability while creating meaningful community impact, with donated footwear channelled through Re:Nue by The Salvation Army for resale at its thrift stores. Funds raised will support The Salvation Army's key community programmes serving children, youth, seniors, migrant workers, and ex-offenders.

It’s a simple way for runners to declutter their shoe racks while making a positive social and environmental impact.

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A Reward for Doing Good

Beyond the goodwill of donating, runners also receive a tangible benefit.

Anyone who donates a pair of eligible running shoes will receive a S$50 Running Lab shoe voucher, which can be used toward a new pair of running shoes.

For runners planning to tackle more races in 2026 — whether it’s half marathons, marathons, or weekly parkruns — this makes Project Love Sneaker an ideal opportunity to refresh your running gear while supporting a good cause.

Where to Donate Your Shoes

Runners can drop off their pre-loved shoes at participating Running Lab outlets in Singapore:

• Running Lab Bugis Junction, #02-10B

• Running Lab Marina Square, #02-26

• Running Lab Velocity @ Novena Square, #01-47

Donation period: 1 – 30 April 2026

Voucher redemption period: 1 April – 31 May 2026

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What Shoes Are Accepted?

To ensure donated shoes can be reused effectively, Project Love Sneaker accepts the following:

Accepted footwear

• Running shoes (including children’s running shoes)

• Sports shoes such as badminton court shoes, basketball shoes, soccer shoes (without spikes)

• Army running shoes

• Lifestyle sneakers that resemble running shoes

Not accepted

• Canvas shoes (e.g. Converse or Vans)

• Spike shoes

• Rubber shoes (e.g. Crocs)

• Boots or heavy-duty shoes

• All shoes must be clean, reusable, and intact, with:

• Original insoles

• Laces included

• No holes in the outsole or upper

• Outsoles that are not excessively worn

*The Running Lab management reserves the right to reject items deemed unsuitable.

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Why Runners Should Support Project Love Sneaker

For many runners, shoe rotation is part of training strategy — especially for those preparing for multiple races in a year. As new pairs come in, older pairs often sit unused.

Project Love Sneaker provides a simple solution: reduce waste by extending the life cycle of running shoes, support communities through shoe donations, declutter your home, receive a S$50 voucher toward your next pair. It’s a win for runners, the environment, and those in need.

Running is often seen as an individual sport, but initiatives like Project Love Sneaker show how the running community can come together for a greater purpose.

If you have a pair of running shoes sitting idle at home, April might be the perfect time to give them a new journey — while gearing up for your own next race. #ProjectLoveSneaker