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Proctor: The truth behind Nike

Ian Proctor
March 22, 2023
Ian Proctor

The secret ingredient in Nike’s soccer cleats was kangaroo leather all along. As of 2023, the company will no longer be using kangaroo leather in its products. (Ian Proctor/Emerald)

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