Using advanced robotics, old-school hand craft, water-based cleaning products and recycled polyester patches, B.I.L.L. is currently capable of extending the life of Air Force 1’s, Air Jordan 1’s, Space Hippie 01s and Nike Dunks.
After loading a shoe into the robot, a three-dimensional digital model of the shoe is created, pinpointing detailed areas of cleaning on the upper, the sidewalls and the outsole. Shoppers can then select patches to repair areas of wear-and-tear on the upper of their shoe. Once B.I.L.L. has finished with the shoes, Nike store athletes add new liners and laces made from recycled materials.
During the time B.I.L.L. is available in Nike Town London, the service will be free of charge for shoppers.