Eli5: why do shoes disintegrate when left unworn (for extended period of time) and frequently wearing them actually prevents/delays disintegration?

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Eli5: why do shoes disintegrate when left unworn (for extended period of time) and frequently wearing them actually prevents/delays disintegration?

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I assume you’re talking about the soles falling off of running shoes.

The synthetic materials used to bond the sole to the boot simply degrade and fall apart over time.

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