In honor of Cinco de Mayo, El Naturalista is offering a discount of 30% off many shoe styles from now ’til May 18. This socially responsible shoe manufacturer tries to offer a little something for everyone. Including donating a portion of profits from their online sales that will aid needy kids in Peru via the Atauchi Project. (more)

elN1.jpgelN2_1.jpg

If you have time to learn about the inspiration of the design of each shoe style, it makes for an interesting side trip. Above L, Iggdrasil found its roots in a little village in Finland, a land spinning with ripe mythology. Above R, El Viajero was conceived in a Madrid airport. (Let’s hope he’s offsetting the carbon footprint of his scouting trips!)

Size, colors, manufacturing details and pricing info for El Viajero and same for Iggdrasil. Click here for delivery costs, tax info and shopping conditions.

elN3.jpg

(Directly above), for city stepping I like Papua’s natural rubber soles, anatomic and breathable insoles, semi-vegetable leather, earthy color and sexy style.

Here’s where you’ll find their spring-summer 08 collection, and their entire e-shop selection. You can also find where they’re available in-store, here. Follow the icons to see how each pair is manufactured. With each season, they appear to be making strides to be more and more eco-friendly and sustainable in their practices.