(26 Mar 2026) ASSOCIATED PRESS Champs sur Marne, France - 25 March 2026 1. Workers sorting and inspecting shoes in workshop 2. Mid of person organizing shoes on table 3. Worker sorting sneakers in storage 4. SOUNDBITE (French) Paul Defawes Abadie, Workshop manager: "The structural elements of the shoe are what determine whether we can refurbish it or not. A damaged Velcro strap isn’t a deal breaker. A lace isn’t a deal breaker. Dirt is never a deal breaker. What really matters is the wear of