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Recycled Paper Shoes Anyone?

Brian Yalung — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:12:05 +0000

Taiwan has been known to create some of the craziest yet fad things you can think of today and it looks like they have something that should cater to the footwear shoppers. Colin Lin came up with a different kind of concept in the design of shoes, using recycled paper to produce eco-friendly shoes and handbags. These items are said to be hot moving items in Taiwan as well as the U.S. and Europe, a lot of customers of which are eco-friendly minded consumers.

A pair of paper shoes takes 3-4 hours to make and sells for $100-150, while a tote bag takes as much as 2-3 days and can go for up to $260.

(Source) NPR

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Recycled Paper Shoes Anyone?

Eco-friendly Sheep Skin Boots

Brian Yalung — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:02:58 +0000

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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Eco-friendly Sheep Skin Boots

Fly London Shoes from PlanetShoes.com

Brian Yalung — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:34:13 +0000

For the people, especially the women who can’t seem to get enough of the right wardrobe to show around, here is one that caters to the eco-friendly footwear. PlanetShoes.com has added the Fly London Shoes under its wing, providing the fashionable women a wide array of eco-footwear that include boots, casual and dress shoes. PlanetShoes.com is now offering more than 15 styles which should arouse the curiosity of women who want to be updated with new fashion styles.

“Fly London has a really unique and sophisticated aesthetic that combines edgy fashion, high quality durability and a great fit. We’re very happy we were able to bring them into the site for fall – we know they offer something to our customers that they haven’t seen before!” said Phil Meynard, President of Planet, Inc.

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Fly London Shoes from PlanetShoes.com

Josef Seibel Eco Footwear

Brian Yalung — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:34:12 +0000

Boots are known to be made of various materials but being eco-friendly is not one of them. However, now seems to be a different story as Josef Seibel unveils a new kind of eco-friendly footwear for fashionistas around.

The twist is that these new boots lined up for release this autumn spearhead the eco-style footwear that everyone is talking about. People will be treated to over 30 styles of boot, shoe, mule and clog in the expanded new season ranges, while the men can select from 20 eco-footwear designs.

With many women favoring a more casual approach in fashion footwear, Josef Seibel’s main ranges have taken a step towards informal dressing and the use of soft tailoring. Discreet shades and unique leathers, coupled with the increased variety of stylish colors, reflect a more effortless look which works perfectly for the transition from office to evening.

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Josef Seibel Eco Footwear

New Balance Unveils Eco-Friendly Shoes

Brian Yalung — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:35:27 +0000

New Balance has been quiet for some years. For the people who are not aware, New Balance is one of the key players in the athletic shoes in the market. They have apparently taken the backseat from frontrunners Nike and Reebok, but hopefully this new eco-friendly athletics shoe will once again raise their falling fortunes.

The upper components in the New Balance 70 contain 75 percent of these – recycled polyester in the laces, webbing and shoe saddle, rice husks filler in the outsole that reduce the amount of rubber and fewer solvents than traditional materials. The bottom of the shoe is recycled from a previous shoe and the “upper” doesn’t have the support New Balance builds into its other jogging shoes.

The New Balance 70 has a suggested price of $80 and is available at nationwide and online at their site.

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New Balance Unveils Eco-Friendly Shoes

Organic Hemp Simple Sneak NEW!

Missy — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:20:00 +0000

Looking for an organic hemp sneak? Below is the latest and greatest from one of the most eco friendly footwear companies around.

Simple makes this excellent organic cotton and hemp sneaker perfect for walking, jogging and or bike riding. Made to be comfortable and eco chic – the sneaks feature: certified organic cotton linings, hemp upppers, vulcanized rubber sidewalls, and car tire outsoles.

The sneaks comes in Simple’s state-of-the-art and post-consumer recycled box.

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Organic Hemp Simple Sneak NEW!

Flip Flops Are Hip

David Allen — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:00:42 +0000

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.

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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Flip Flops Are Hip

Vans Cirro Boots

Brian Yalung — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:39:28 +0000

Snowboarding and global warming are two delicate matters and for Vans, partnering with Protect Our Winters (POW) seems to be the logical way to go green as they have restructured their snowboard boots, Vans Cirro Boots, to adhere and be effective for the right conditions.

Partnering with POW, Vans re-constructed it’s top of the line men’s Cirro and women’s Veil snowboard boots with eco-friendly materials including 100% recycled PET textile, 50% recycled PET synthetic and non-toxic water-based solvents. The boots also feature Vans’ custom designed BOA” focus system, offering riders unprecedented tech and performance in an exceptional, eco-friendly package.

Available in early fall 2009, the Vans x POW snowboard boots will be sold at board shops worldwide.

(Source) ESPN

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Vans Cirro Boots

Trainers Made From Bus Seat Material

David Allen — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:00:33 +0000

These are great looking shoes that have been made from the leftover seat material from coverings on public buses. In this case, the material is used on First Buses who operate throughout the UK and can be found in London; they have a fleet of nine thousand buses and carry around three million passengers a day.

Restored London Bus seat covers.
Trim: 100% recycled or repurposed leather
Sole: 33% recycled tyre rubber
All 100% salvaged UK waste
Remade in Portugal
Features: Retroflective safety strip
Priced at around $80

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Trainers Made From Bus Seat Material

Adidas Launch Eco Label

David Allen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:37 +0000

As if by magic the sports label Adidas have managed to out their new eco label together in time for the New York Fashion Week. The event is where Adidas will be launching the SLVR label that includes shoes, clothing and accessories, which have been designed for spring and summer.

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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Adidas Launch Eco Label

Boots Made From Plastic Bags

David Allen — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:35 +0000

At first glance, these boots look like any other pair of fashion boots, but these are something completely different as they are made from recycled plastic bags. This is made through a process known as fusing, where layers of plastic bags are fused together to make a material type fabric.

The interior is then covered in a cotton fabric, which would make the boot more comfortable and save the persons foot from getting over heated. As such, these boots have been called Dacca, which is after the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka that happens to be the most plastic bag polluted city in the world.

Priced at $45

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Boots Made From Plastic Bags

Beyond Skin Offer Ethical Footwear

David Allen — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:00:39 +0000

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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Beyond Skin Offer Ethical Footwear

Eco Friendly SATC Bag

David Allen — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:41:16 +0000

For any fan of the hit show and now movie Sex and the City, this bag is a must, but if they also happen to be eco friendly minded, too then it has to be a bonus find.

This bag has the slogan “I’m not afraid of heights, have you seen my shoes?” yes that is right this bag has been especially design to keep those expensive shoes in.

Priced at $12.99

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Eco Friendly SATC Bag

Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System Shoes

Brian Yalung — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:29:58 +0000

For the new and expectant parents out there, here is something that you must really have. The Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System early-walker shoes are more than just any toddler shoes, they actually help babies to take their first path in the natural way and at the same time take care of the tender feet that babies have at their age.

A baby’s first step is always monumental and the best you can do as a parent is make that something soothing and comfortable for them. So if you value your child, consider this great walking system from Stride Rite. It is a great way to allow your baby to walk right or in this case, stride rite in style!

The NMS early walkers have outsoles made of recycled rubber, natural stitching, and use water-based inks for the details and logo. They even come in a cute little recycled box that is now home to an assortment of rattles, blocks, and the occasional Baked Cheesey Cracker.

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Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System Shoes

Eco Friendly Shoes For Weddings

David Allen — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:37:59 +0000

It is bad enough choosing wedding shoes for the bride and bridesmaids, but trying to find eco friendly shoes for this special event used to be difficult until Mohop started stocking a selection of eco friendly wooden shoes.

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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Eco Friendly Shoes For Weddings

New Vegan Shoes Boutique Launches, Neon Collective

Missy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:52:07 +0000

Alternative Consumer reports on a new online boutique that specializes in vegan shoes and vegan bags.

Created by Clare Child’s the website is called Neon Collective and essentially the concept is to bring socially responsible shopping to US females. The vegan shoes and bags are targeted to a mostly lady clientele and Neon Collective is based out of London.

The shoes and bags are all animal friendly, with no animal byproduct used and created by some of the best vegan designers in the fashion world. The pair above is a Charmone design.

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New Vegan Shoes Boutique Launches, Neon Collective

Nike Planning more Eco-friendly Design

Brian Yalung — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:29:38 +0000

When Nike shoes comes out with new designs, expect a large demand fro them especially if they see them well advertised and of course purchased by people who are avid Nike shoe lovers. And it is not only committed to only one sport. It covers basketball, running, soccer, women’s training, men’s training and sportswear as well as tennis and All Condition Gear.

Regardless, Nike has already established itself as a good brand to bank on. It has been typified as among the top sports shoes today and with its eco-friendly additions, it just got better and greener.

The Beaverton, Ore.-based sports apparel company says the goal of “Considered” is to create performance products with less waste throughout the development process, such as using environmentally preferred materials and eliminating toxics.

(Source) BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D943M9S00.htm

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Nike Planning more Eco-friendly Design

Shoes Get the Art Treatment

David Allen — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:37:46 +0000

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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Shoes Get the Art Treatment

Form & Fauna Peacock Shoe- Turquoise

David Allen — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:54 +0000

It may be hard to believe that these shoes are actually made from sustainable and renewable materials, but even if green is not the main reason for buying these shoes they have style.

Features:

Highest quality Italian biodegradable synthetics

Bamboo and regenerative wood heels

Plush and breathable open cell rubber eco liners

Rubber latex outsoles

Non-toxic water-based glue

Handcrafted in Los Angeles

Priced at $273

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Form & Fauna Peacock Shoe- Turquoise

Simple Green Toe ‘Toe Stir’

David Allen — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:00:58 +0000

These may look like a basic design, but in reality, there has been a lot of work put into the production and sourcing of this product. Because they use recycled plastics, organic cotton, cork, hemp, jute, bamboo, recycled tires and inner tubes, natural rubber crepe, latex and felted wool to make these shoes.

Specs:

The women’s Toepaz contains no animal by-products or even regular animal products.

Vegan friendly and veggie friendly.

Hemp uppers, lined in bamboo

Natural latex pedbed with an organic cotton canvas cover

Recycled car tire outsole

Uses water-based cements

Features comfortable ankle strap

Colours: Green or Cub

100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms

Ships in Simple’s totally state-of-the-art/back-to-the-future post-consumer recycled box

Contains LATEX

If you wear a half size, order up a size.

Price $80.00

Clearance $48.00

Source [Green Loop]

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Simple Green Toe ‘Toe Stir’

Get Your Baby a Fluffy Bum

Brian Yalung — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:48:58 +0000

If you want to get your baby something worthy, then chances are you better check out these new eco-friendly baby product lines. Launched by Caroline Scott, her product line of Fluffy Bums made of washable nappies and chemical-free baby products are bound to draw a lot of attention, especially from parent who are quite particular of the accessories and needs that their babies want.

Not only would parents be saving pounds previously wasted on disposable nappies, they would also be helping save the planet.

And with our twin obsessions of credit crunch and carbon footprints, its time had definitely come.

Caroline said: “I was talking to everyone and asking them to be honest and tell me what the positives and negatives of launching this business are.

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Get Your Baby a Fluffy Bum

Eco Friendly Children’s Shoes

David Allen — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:31 +0000

This a sample of the eco friendly shoes for kids, recently launched by Pedoodles and made from material that has been left over from leather furniture manufacturers. Normally this material would be thrown away, but this designer has made good use of what would have been wasted.

Product Highlights:

Soft, top-grade, genuine leather construction

Exclusive PedFlex™ sandal soles provide durability and traction outdoors

Comfortable, flat leather foot bed for proper foot development

Simple Velcro closure keeps shoes securely on feet, no laces to tie or come undone

Super-flexible, lightweight design promotes healthy conditions around developing feet

Unique Pedoodles styling works well as a casual or dress shoe

Priced from $31

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Eco Friendly Children’s Shoes

Comfortable Canvas Shoes

David Allen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:44 +0000

Buying a pair of these canvas shoes can do more than make you comfortable, they can also help a child in need. The makers of these wonderful shoes, TOM, will donate a pair to a needy children everytime a pair is bought.

Specs:

Easy, comfortable slip-on shoe

Canvas Upper

Soft leather insole

Durable, textured EVA sole for improved traction

Order true to size

For every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need

Priced at $42.00

Source [Green Loop]

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Comfortable Canvas Shoes

Brace Yourself for Up and Coming ECollections

Brian Yalung — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:16:46 +0000

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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Brace Yourself for Up and Coming ECollections

TOMS Canvas Shoes

David Allen — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:18 +0000

These shoes are definitely something special. They are based on designs from Argentina and are light yet comfortable, but what makes these shoes so special is that for every pair TOMS sold the company will donate another pair to children in need!

Features:

Easy, comfortable slip-on shoe

Canvas Upper

Soft leather insole

Durable, textured EVA sole for improved traction

Order true to size

For every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need

Our Price: $42.00

Source [The Green Loop]

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TOMS Canvas Shoes

Fair-trade Shoes and Footwear

David Allen — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:46 +0000

Some shoes are easier to make from eco friendly or sustainable materials, such as leisure shoes like trainers, flip flops and other types of simply designed shoes.

These sports and recreation style shoes are easier to make from sustainable materials because they do not have the same amount of work going into them, granted some sports shoes, which are designed for sports, are going to be more complex, but these are leisure shoes.

Source [Organic Clothing Online]

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Fair-trade Shoes and Footwear

Green shoes are all the rage

David Allen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:06 +0000

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.

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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Green shoes are all the rage

Old Shoes Make a Return

David Allen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:03 +0000

Worn again is a UK company dedicated to new way of making shoes. These leisure shoes have been made from old materials that would have been thrown away, such as old seat belts, coats, tires and even other shoes.

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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Old Shoes Make a Return

Free Tibet shoes

David Allen — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:00:47 +0000

The company behind these sports shoes have been supporting the “Free Tibet” campaign for some time now, so it is only expected that they should try to bring the subject now with these special edition shoes.

Twenty per cent of the sale will go to the Free Tibet Campaign, which is a good gesture to make. Although I would like to offer the wearer some friendly advice, please do not wear these is you are planning on going to the Olympic Games in Beijing that start next week!

Price: $80.00

Material: Textile

Colour: Royal blue

code: TIBET ROYAL

Source [The Natural Store]

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Free Tibet shoes

Casual shoes for Vegans

David Allen — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:45 +0000

This shoe has been quoted as being the Ultimate travel shoe, it’s a lightweight shoe that will fold down to being virtually flat, but when you need it to wear it will spring right back into the ready to wear position. These shoes are available at Love Those Shoes and would normally cost around $160, but at the moment there is sale on and they are only asking $80 for them!

Laser feature a Fly-Lite sole, an active casual construction designed for all-day comfort.

Main features of the sole:

Kalso Negative Heel Technology

Gelron2000 impact absorbing memory Gel and anatomic arch support

Roomier forefoot area allowing toes to spread out and relax

Ultra lightweight air blown E-Max outsole for a light ride

Deep grooved, flexible sole for natural foot rotation and movement

Latex rubber sole for extra grip

Other details:

Colour: Black

Upper: Perforated neoprene stretch micro fibre

Detail: Soft padded collar. Lazer is also Earth’s ultimate travel shoe – an everyday ultra lightweight casual that packs completely flat and bounces right back into shape.

Adjustability: Elasticated around the ankle and the upper plus extra adjustability with sports laces

Support: Mid arch support

Ethics:

Dedicated to protecting the environment – Earth storage boxes, shoe inserts and torsion control shanks are made from recycled materials

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Casual shoes for Vegans

Eco-friendly Men’s Shoes from Green Toe

Brian Yalung — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:20:04 +0000

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

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Eco-friendly Men’s Shoes from Green Toe

Hi-Tec goes eco friendly

David Allen — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:00:20 +0000

This could be described as being green on the green, which is exactly what the Hi-Tec want you to think and in actual fact is more or less exactly what it is a green golfing shoe. Obviously when it comes down to how the shoes are made or what they are made of, anyway the details are below.

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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Hi-Tec goes eco friendly

Its great being a green celeb

David Allen — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:00:54 +0000

When we see all of those famous actors and beautiful people, promoting their green awareness and in some cases their eco friendly life styles. Many of us tend to take notice, but being a celebrity means that they have certain advantages over other people.

Take the actor Woody Harrelson, we all know that he takes green issues very seriously indeed, so much so that when he travelled to the Cannes Film Festival in France, he some how forgot that he would be needing his vegan shoes and belt.

In a situation like this naturally there is only one thing that any green person could do, yes that’s right he had replacements sent over from California to France, way to go!

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Its great being a green celeb

New Patagonia Flip Flops for the Eco-Fashionistas

Brian Yalung — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:17:06 +0000

Ask around on what the latest footwear craze is running around and you will perhaps stumble upon the familiar term of Flip Flops. Normally, you would think that it is a toy or something to do with food. But in reality, it is really a line of fashion in the footwear biz where most people in the world are going crazy about.

Patagonia, a known name in hiking shoes has focused on their ergonomic flip flops which are made of recycled nylon and cork. Light on the feet and surely a great item to buy for people who wants eco-friendly fashion in today’s age.

£45 for a pair of flip flops may initially seem a little steep, but thinking about it, just how useful is a pair of cool, functional thong shoes that will see you through the summer without wrecking your feet? The shoes are available

(Source) Hippyshopper

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New Patagonia Flip Flops for the Eco-Fashionistas

Shoes made from recycled plastic

David Allen — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:00:11 +0000

Another great idea which is coming out of Brazil, these shoes have been made from recycled plastic, but instead of being just hot for your feet, they have been finished off with a nice quilted insole which will keep your feet cool.

Features:

MELFLEX recycled/recyclable plastic construction

Rubber sole

Made in Brazil

Colours: Pink, Black, Green, Yellow

Priced at $55

This are an interesting design which has a open toe feature and flat sole, yet even though they have been made from plastic they are in fact quite cool looking and are available if some neat colours.

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Shoes made from recycled plastic

The Terra Plana Shoe Amnesty

David Allen — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:00:07 +0000

The whole month may, people in the UK will be able to recycle their old shoes. Shoes are one of the worst items of clothing to recycle as many places will not take them to sell on for one reason or another. But this idea from Terra Plana is simply fantastic.

Just take an old or unwanted pair of shoes into the participating branches, it makes not difference what the make or design is and you will get a £10 ($20) discount, it doesn’t get better than that, this is what the Terra Plana Shoe Amnesty is all about.

In the UK alone, over 330 million pairs of new shoes are purchased each year with a similar amount going to landfill or the incinerator.

In total, 25.5 million tones of household waste is collected each year in the UK, just less than 27% of this is recycled or composted.

UK recycling currently saves between 10 – 15 million tones of greenhouse gases each year, this is equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road.

The locations of our participating stores are as follows:

64 Neal Street

Covent Garden

WC2H 9PQ

124 Bermondsey Street

London Bridge

SE1 3TX

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The Terra Plana Shoe Amnesty

NEW Vegan Sandal from Dr Scholls

Missy — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:15:40 +0000

The Dr Scholls brand is known the world over for creating comfortable shoes, and now they will be known for eco friendly footwear as well. They have recently come out with Renew, a green sandal.

What makes the groovy sandal green? It is made using sustainable wood, has a hemp canvas strap, and uses recycled metal for its buckle. This style of clog sandals usually don’t look comfortable, but surprisingly they are. I like the white strap, and overall fresh look.

The vegan hemp sandals from Dr Scholls are great for an upcoming Spring or Summer stroll. The final say, “Fun, hip, and flirty”.

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NEW Vegan Sandal from Dr Scholls

Great Green Shoes

Missy — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:13:58 +0000

One of my fave blogs is Great Green Shoes, which profiles cool eco friendly footwear. The blog is run by a blogger who has several green sites, and this one is for those with a shoe fetish, like me.

It’s no secret that one of my favorite green shoe brands is Simple and they get profiled regularly at GGS. I also cover them at my vegetarian blog, but at GGS they get covered exclusively and regularly.

If you’re looking for some vegetarian or eco friendly shoes, or just like to peruse hip vegan foot fashions, give Great Green Shoes a visit.

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Mens Patterned Canvas SlipOns By Old Navy

Missy — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:50:55 +0000

I found a gem of a slipon from Old Navy, new patterned canvas styles for Men. These are really hot.

Old Navy always has the cutest stuff, the merchandise turns over quickly, and their prices are just right. The patterned canvas slip ons i discovered come in a variety of styles including: grey stripe, plaid 1, gray fog, and plaid 2.

I love these, i wish they came in womens styles, i would snatch up a few for myself. Too cute. If you’re into canvas items, Old Navy has a good fashionable selection, just type in “canvas” in the search bar on the main website page.

The mens canvas slipons are great for weekend wear, mall trips, volunteer runs, or even the casual workplace.

What do you think? like or not like.

Price: $24.50

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Mens Patterned Canvas SlipOns By Old Navy

Vegan Shoes Endorsed by Natalie Portman

Missy — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:50:28 +0000

I loved Natalie Portman in Garden State, the indie flick starring Zack Braff. As you may (or may not know) Natalie is a vegan, and has been since childhood. Which explains her recent move of endorsing a vegan shoe line to be sold at Te Casan in New York.

via – Style Dash

The vegan shoes are high end (which translates to pricey) but they are gorgeous and no animal materials are used in the construction of the shoe. The shoe line consists of premium heels and dressier styles. Love the red one featured above.

If you’re looking for vegan shoes that are abit more affordable, Zappos.com carries a vast line and they get new models frequently. Check them out, under the vegetarian or eco friendly categories.

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Vegan Shoes Endorsed by Natalie Portman

Vegan Shoes for Men, Dennis Brown

Missy — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:15:16 +0000

I found this sexy pair of mens vegan shoes, named Dennis Brown, from New York vegan shoe retailer Moo Shoes.

These are made of faux-suede in brown or faux-leather in black. Have you a greenie (or vegan) in your life? These make for a sweet fall gift or even dare i say it, X-Mas gift. Gasp! Is it kind of early for that? Not really.

See the Dennis Brown in action over at MooShoes.

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Vegan Shoes for Men, Dennis Brown

Save Big On Green With Alex’s Coupons

Missy — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:52:29 +0000

Alex’s Coupons is a coupon and discount shopping portal that provides deals on a variety of merchandise. But what i found out today is that Alex’s Coupons has an organic section.

Through the organic section, you will find deals and coupons in the following categories: alternative energy, green office supplies, transportation, eco travel, and more. Skimming through the featured green stores, i see a $10 off coupon for the Ecoist, 10% off at Earth Angel Mama Baby, and a 15% off coupon good at GreenLoop.

Head on over to Alex’s Coupons next time you’re going shopping and save green buying green.

Source: [Green Daily Deals]

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Save Big On Green With Alex’s Coupons

NEW Vegan Boots from Moo Shoes

Missy — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:26:54 +0000

Moo Shoes has these cute new vegan boots out, long and loose, these go really well with pants or a skirt. They are vegan, so they contain no leather materials. These come in darker fall colors and are completely eco-friendly.

The Aurora Tan Boot comes from NoVacas, which in Spanish means “no cows” cute, huh? The boot is long and has a slight taper at the calf, sits below the knee, and sports a 1 inch heel. Zips from the inside of the boot, and as it is vegan footwear, no animal-derived materials are used.

The Aurora Tan Vegan Boot comes in tan, brown, or black and retails for $120.

Speaking of Moo Shoes, the vegan shoes and handbags shop, is moving to a new location this week, they will re-open tommorrow, the 19th, at their new site, but they are still in New York.

Source: [Moo Shoes]

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NEW Vegan Boots from Moo Shoes

NEW 4 Fall from Earth Shoes

Missy — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:30:17 +0000

The latest from Earth Shoes, this one is called Earth Rocket and it is a certified vegan shoe as well, meaning no leather materials are used in the shoe.

Planet Shoes has the eco friendly shoe line that features the back-friendly Kalso heel technology and also breathable durable mesh uppers, lightweight midsole, and multiple density cushioning. This is a womens eco sneak and comes in 5 different color combos, the one pictured above is the dark grey on grey.

For all you animal lovers out there, this shoe is vegan as certified by the Vegan Society.

Price: $109, Gender: Women

Source: [Planet Hub]

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NEW 4 Fall from Earth Shoes

Eco Sneaks from Simple, Their Latest

Missy — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:50:52 +0000

Part of the Eco Sneak collection over at Simple, is the Sno Tire, this sneak is their latest and here it is for you to see first hand.

The eco sneak has many eco friendly features, including:

Washed leather and organic cotton canvas uppers
Organic cotton linings with PET laces and PET (recycled plastic bottles) pedbeds
The outsole used to be a car tire
Vulcanized rubber sidewall, toecap and heelcap
100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms

Price $78.95

Source [Zappos]

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Eco Sneaks from Simple, Their Latest

Top 7 Green Fall Fashion Trends 4 Women

Missy — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:00:33 +0000

Pick-up any glossy (or non glossy) fashion mag for women, and you will see a mention on the fall fashion trends for 2007. This should permeate on through to green fashion trends as well. ShoppingTheTrend.com has a list of the Top 10 Mush Haves and looking through the list, i see a few eco friendly choices for those of us who like to be stylish and green.

If you are looking to update or recycle your summer wardrobe into something abit more fall like, then check out the following hot green trends.

In no particular order, here are Top 7 Green Fall Fashion Trends 4 Women:

patent leather shoes and bags
retro boy chic
menswear (very hot this fall, according to nymag.com)
hats (all styles)
metallics and sequins
bows
colors red, gray, silver, fuschia, cobalt blue, and purple

The worst fall trend, feathers and fur. Boo! to both of these. Say no to leather, feathers, and fur. Interestingly enough, InStyle has a poll on their site asking people “What Fall Trend Are You Most Excited To Try, and out of over 1,300 votes cast, not one has been cast for feathers, which on the poll they title “luxe trimmings”. Yippee.

Sources [NyMag, ShoppingthatTrend, InStyle]

Technorati Tags: fall fashion trends, fall fashion 2007, clothing, shoes

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Top 7 Green Fall Fashion Trends 4 Women

New Shoe Styles from Simple

Missy — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:59:27 +0000

I love the eco friendly brand of shoes by Simple called Green Toes, i have signed up for alerts when new models come out. I got an alert today and their latest model is shown below. This shoe is called Simple Toemorrow and sports several earth friendly elements.

First no leather materials are used, so it is a vegetarian shoe, as well. Second the shoes only uses eco friendly fibers and materials, including organic cotton and linen uppers, bamboo linings, natural rubber crepe sole, water-based cements, and cute jute laces round out the look.

Price: $93.95

Source [Zappos]

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New Shoe Styles from Simple

Earth Shoe Sale at Gaiam

Missy — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:52:07 +0000

Complete with arch support and breathable Macrame cotton uppers, these eco friendly sandals by Earth Shoes, are centered around both being stylish and relieving back/knee pain.

Made of cotton and infused with the Kalso negative heel technology, these sandals are great for those long walking trips. The best part they are on sale right now at Gaiam for $59.99, they originally retail for $100.

Source [Gaiam]

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Earth Shoe Sale at Gaiam

Hemp Toe Loop Sandals

Missy — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:25:30 +0000

I love these sandals, they are made exclusively for Ethical Wares in Nepal, India and they have a sexy exotic look to them.

These Hemp Toe Loop Sandals are also a great end-of-summer buy at only $19.99 plus $6.95 in shipping to a U.S. address. I typed in my address and the total came to less than $27 for these hot sandals.

Source [Ethical Wares]

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Hemp Toe Loop Sandals

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