Keetsa Mattress Store - Keetsa! Blog - Eco-Friendly and Green News » Footwear http://keetsa.com/blog Keetsa! Blog is about eco-friendly and green stuff. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:17:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Eco-friendly Sheep Skin Boots http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/eco-friendly-sheep-skin-boots/ http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/eco-friendly-sheep-skin-boots/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:02:58 +0000 Brian Yalung http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=18489
Sheep Skin Boots

Here is something for the fashionistas out there. If you are looking for a great alternative towards the usual leather boots, check out these sheep skin boots from Celtic Sheepskin. Known for Ugg style boots, they offer these lasting sheepskin shoes which are made from natural fibers, sheep, cows, goats, alpacas and camels as well as from the cotton and bamboo plants. These components are a lot better for the environment compared to the other materials that some boots are made from like nylons.

Some of Celtic’s favourite boots this season include their limited edition Coffee & Grey Classic Boots £120, their new Biker Boot £130 and their totally practical Aqualamb Boots £135 – £155, which have a special weatherproofing layer ideal for country living.

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/eco-friendly-sheep-skin-boots/feed/ 0 Flip Flops Are Hip http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/flip-flops-are-hip/ http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/flip-flops-are-hip/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:00:42 +0000 David Allen http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=13613 There was a time when the humble Flip Flop was the last resort in footwear, the sort of shoe that you would only put on your feet when there was nothing else around. However, these days the attitude to this most basic footwear has changed and companies like Feelgoodz have a lot to do with that.

 

Flip Flops Are Hip

 

Feelgoodz is based in New Orleans and produces a range of flip flops that are not only fair trade, but they are the only US based maker who can claim that their product is 100 per cent biodegradable, uses 100 per cent natural rubber and is recyclable too. It really does make you Feelgoodz about Flip Flops.

 

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The clothing line uses eco friendly and sustainable materials such as organic cotton, soybean fibre and of course, no collection would be complete without bamboo. The collection is dominated by black and white although there is the occasional splash of colour here and there.

 

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These Miss Rio Ottomans from Brazil use the material that has been leftover from the manufacturing process, this material would probably have ended up in the landfill site and because of how it is made, and it would take a long time to decompose.

 

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/cosy-ottomans-made-from-flip-flop-leftovers/feed/ 0 Beyond Skin Offer Ethical Footwear http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/beyond-skin-offer-ethical-footwear/ http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/beyond-skin-offer-ethical-footwear/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:00:39 +0000 David Allen http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=11362 The party season is upon us and what better to wear that ethical shoes, but these are not only that, they have all the qualities of high quality footwear being handmade, yet because there has been thought in the materials and how they are made they are much kinder to the world.

 

 

Features:

Fabric and synthetic upper

Colours: Black Hemp and Black Faux Leather, Black Hemp and Red Faux Patent and Brown Faux Felt and Brown Faux Leather

Manmade sole

Heel measures approximately 3 3/4″

Made in Spain

Priced at $285.00 

 

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These shoes are an excellent way of showing a green lifestyle at the most important event of the happy couple’s life. You will notice that they use ribbons instead of leather or other materials, these can be coordinated with the brides and bridesmaids dresses. One the wedding is over these can be changed to another colour more suitable to daily life.

 

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/recycle/eco-friendly-shoes-for-weddings/feed/ 1 Eco Friendly Footwear http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/eco-friendly-footwear/ http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/eco-friendly-footwear/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:15:18 +0000 David Allen http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=10597 Normally this type of footwear would normally be produced in China or some other country where labour is cheap and the working conditions are relaxed. Yet these eco friendly flip flops are made in the US and used a lot (Around 35%) of recycled materials in the process. This make the shoes a better buy not just, because they are made in the States, but simply because you know, what makers say is right.

 

 

Features:

Shoe Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

100% distressed leather sock liner over EVA top sole

Thin leather strap of rolled construction features stitch detail

Wedge profile is casual and comfortable

55% recycled EVA outsole

Priced at $32

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/eco-friendly-footwear/feed/ 1 Shoes Get the Art Treatment http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/shoes-get-the-art-treatment/ http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/shoes-get-the-art-treatment/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:37:46 +0000 David Allen http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=9636

Sometimes it may seem that vegan footwear leaves a lot to be desired, but recently there has been a revolution in the vegan footwear market with designers and celebrities getting involved in the trend. One such designer is Olsen Haus, they pride themselves in being the pure vegan company and their paint-splattered designs show this.

We are committed to being 100% cruelty- free, producing functional goods, with a high standard of ethical social responsibility in animal and human rights.

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The hard part about going eco-friendly for most consumers is that you cannot expect them to look for these eco-friendly stuff like cosmetics, clothes and other eco-friendly products at separate stores. In fact, eco-friendly is still on the upswing and chances are you have to find out which stores do carry these eco-friendly goods to date.

Rare as these stores may be, there are stores like Eco Zen Boutique that offer you all your eco-fashion needs in one roof. You don’t have to worry about not being able to find the right eco-friendly clothing for you. You are going to find them all in one swift visit to this green-dedicated store.

Eco Zen Boutique, a socially conscious, Arizona based green fashion boutique owned and operated by eco-preneur Tandy Stepp, has recently opened a new online store at ecozenboutique.com.

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/green/green-design/eco-zen-boutiques-offer-them-all/feed/ 0 Organic Denim Shoes http://keetsa.com/blog/fashion/footwear/organic-denim-shoes/ http://keetsa.com/blog/fashion/footwear/organic-denim-shoes/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:15:38 +0000 David Allen http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=8923 These shoes have to be the coolest shoes around, not only are they designed by the eco friendly designer Adili, they are also made from organic denim, which not only means that they look cool; they are a very unusual pair of shoes.

 Features:

Vegan

Made in Spain

2.5″ Court

Available in half sizes

Priced at $250

 

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For sure, the fashion trends we hear of today that applies the eco-friendly requirements are rampant and among them would include designs offered by groups like Ecoskin. There are a lot of eco-brands that are rising in the market and apparently most of them are gearing up for the coming Spring.

With so many eco-fashion wear that are bound to hit the market, displaying them through eco-fashion shows are sure to do wonders as far as consumer consideration on which among the top eco-brand designers are offering a lot of things in the market today and much of them can be seen at Magic which plays host to a lot of eco-friendly designers and what they have in store for us in the coming Spring.

Fans can look forward to Holiday and Resort, two new collections that blend bamboo, tencel, and spandex to create soft and contoured dresses, tops, and wraps.

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/green/green-design/brace-yourself-for-up-and-coming-ecollections/feed/ 0 Green shoes are all the rage http://keetsa.com/blog/fashion/green-shoes-are-all-the-rage/ http://keetsa.com/blog/fashion/green-shoes-are-all-the-rage/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:06 +0000 David Allen http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=8549 Shoes are a delicate matter when it comes to being eco friendly. As there are numerous components that go into producing a shoe, making it difficult for customers to know what the pair of shoes that they are looking at is made from.

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However, there are some makers who go out of their way to make sure that the entire shoe is totally eco friendly. This is really hard to do, so in fact there may be a limited amount of chemicals within the makeup of the shoe. These are likely to be less harmful than the commercial chemicals used in mass produced shoes.

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Features:

We try to use as many different recycled materials as possible – from soling materials to old coats and parachutes.

Where possible we try to source materials local to the factories where our products are manufactured – minimising on transportation.

A donation goes to offset carbon emissions.

Prices start at $70

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The concept is sound because these are colourful and fun, which is what some girls want. This is an opportunity to not only be different but eco friendly too, now you only have to make sure the rest of your outfit is green.

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]]> http://keetsa.com/blog/eco-friendly/jewellery-made-from-socks/feed/ 0 Zaha Hadid Eco-Shoes Line http://keetsa.com/blog/fashion/zaha-hadid-eco-shoes-line/ http://keetsa.com/blog/fashion/zaha-hadid-eco-shoes-line/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:48:36 +0000 Brian Yalung http://keetsa.com/blog/?p=8022
Zaha Hadid Eco-Shoes Line

Zaha Hadid Eco-Shoes Line

Women are emphatic about latest fashion trends and among them include the line of shoes that they can get in the market. With eco-friendly fashion being the talk of the town these days, various enhancements as far as the type of eco-friendly apparels such as this one offered by Neo-modernist architect Zaha Hadid will certainly gets its share of high demand for the ladies wanting a piece of this new shoe line.

Price: £200.00

The grand design Neo-modernist architect Zaha Hadid has created limited-edition shoes for the Brazilian eco-footwear company Melissa (below). As sculptural and visionary as her buildings, they are made from recyclable, sustainable plastic and come in eight colours, including black and silver.

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Toega from SImple Green Toe

For men who are looking for good shoes to buy today, check out the Toega from Simple’s Green Toe. It is made from organic cotton and uses water based elements. A good buy for people who value their feed and getting the right comfort as far as walking around fashionably the eco-friendly way.

Features

  • Organic cotton/linen uppers
  • Bamboo linings
  • Cushioned felt heel pad
  • Rubbahyde rand
  • Molded latex outsole
  • PET wrapped natural latex gore
  • Removable natural latex pedbed with a cotton canvas cover
  • Natural crepe rubber midsole
  • Uses water based cements
  • 100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms

    • (Source) Sun and Ski Sports

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    Features:

    1 Year Waterproof Guarantee

    Premium Organic Full Grain Leather

    Dri-Tec Membrane

    Soft Eco Friendly Lining

    Recycled CMEVA Sockliner

    Recycled Strobel Board

    Recycled CMEVA Overlasted Midsole

    Eco Friendly Triple R Outsole

    Roll Bar, Swing Dams, Champ Scorpion II Cleats and Q-Lok Receptacles

    Mens: UK 6-12 (inc 1/2 sizes) EUR 39-46


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    alt boots

    These boots are eleven inches in length and made from a soft pliable material with a warm fleece lining. There is a side zip for easy wearing and quite honestly will go with any clothing, smart or casual.

    Available in Black or Brown.

    Priced at $109.95

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