White Grinding Hi Temp Crumb Bumper Platehe main goal is to create a bumper plate using recycled shoe materials. Bumper plates need to be durable, shock-absorbent, and able to withstand high temps. But using recycled shoes introduces variables since shoes have different materials. Nike and Adidas shoes typically have rubber outsoles, foam midsoles (like EVA or PU), textiles, and adhesives. These materials have varying properties, so I need to consider how they'll interact when recycled. Read More »