Repurposing in an urban setting

I started thinking about the compact challenge and how I applied it's concept before I was introduced to it by this class. So I recalled how I used to repurpose my shoes when they became unwearable to my eye. And by unwearable I mean the white soles turn yellow, or they are overly creassed, or perhaps even scuffed. According to Kawamura's Fashion-ology novelty is a crucial, highly-valued aspect