- TikToker Sophia Schiaroli made an unexpected discovery outside a Vans store in Philadelphia – a pile of slashed shoes.
- Schiaroli expressed her frustration in a viral video, criticizing the brand for not donating the apparently unworn merchandise.
- Vans responded by stating that the shoes were considered “unsafe to donate,” but they are now reviewing their protocols to ensure proper recycling.
A Philadelphia-based TikToker, Sophia Schiaroli, stumbled upon an unusual scene outside a Vans store on Walnut Street. Boxes of seemingly brand-new shoes were being trashed and rendered unwearable. Schiaroli, known for her lifestyle and queer-focused content, immediately shared her disbelief.
With an estimated pile of 40 to 50 pairs of shoes, Schiaroli documented the incident for her followers on TikTok and Instagram. The viral video expressed her outrage at the disposal of the shoes, especially considering the city’s homeless population.
Vans corporate responded to Schiaroli’s Instagram post, explaining that they prioritize donating usable products. However, in this case, the shoes were deemed unsafe for donation. The company assured that they are now reviewing their retail protocols to ensure proper recycling.
Schiaroli later shared additional information from commenters and a Reddit thread, suggesting that mold may have been a factor in deeming the shoes unsafe. She expressed disappointment with Vans’ response, feeling that it lacked thoroughness.
Despite her frustration, Schiaroli wants viewers to recognize the larger issue of corporate waste, as she points out that other retailers also face similar problems. Environmentalists are using platforms like TikTok to bring attention to these issues, as seen in the recent discovery of discarded Starbucks products in New York City.
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