Our Story
As parents of teenagers, we often feel like we are endlessly buying new sports gear—especially shoes—as our kids try out different sports. Often, they’d only wear a pair for a few short weeks before the season ended, and by the following year, they’d already outgrown them. The shoes had barely been used, and throwing them away felt wasteful—almost criminal. Even giving them away felt extravagant, considering how pristine they still were and how much money they had cost.
How it all began
Growing kids, never-ending expenses, needless waste....made us consider what options were out there for managing this combination. The idea to be able to buy and sell barely-used sports gear was born.
Our mission
We aim to make sports shoes accessible to all, reduce waste, and foster a culture of sharing within the sports community. By connecting buyers and sellers in a user-friendly online marketplace, we contribute to both environmental sustainability and affordable sports gear access.
Who is Gear Loop for?
Gear Loop is a marketplace for parents and school-aged kids who are trying new sports or quickly outgrowing their gear. Tired of spending big every time your child needs new shoes or takes up a short-lived activity? Whether it’s hiking boots for DofE or trainers for a brief tennis phase, Gear Loop makes it easy to buy and sell high-quality, lightly used sports gear. Join our growing community and keep kids active—without breaking the bank.
Who are we?
Gear Loop is dedicated to providing a platform for parents and children to conveniently buy and sell preloved sports shoes. Our focus is on offering quality, affordable footwear that promotes sustainability and community engagement.
Archie Tyrrell
Co-Founder
Jane Tyrrell
Co-Founder
Fraser Tyrrell
Co-Founder
Tana Tyrrell
Co-Founder