Archive for 'Footwear'

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Give yourself the boot with Cri de Coeur’s Linneah metal sky or Jessica’s pewter; Charmone’s Darjeeling noir or Novacas’ knee-high Pamela in brown or black.

Step out in style with red or black Orchard, by Novacas; or strap on Olsen Haus’ Pure Navy.
Grab the right bag with — Matt & Nat’s Camden Pool and English [...]

Make your bambino the coolest toddler on the block in these comfy moon booties fashioned from upcycled wool sweaters.  Each pair is one of a kind.  Created by Pumpkinhaus.
Buy stuff from real people.
$20 @ etsy.com

When invited to the spring 09 preview of Payless Shoes my initial take was, hmmm green shoes from Payless, what’s up with that?  And at the same time I was impressed that they knew I was a shoe freak;
(I know you know all about that).
Anyway, I make my appointment and discover that I’ll be speaking [...]

Kick up the cool factor of your toddlers by strapping on a pair of eco-friendly Pedoodles from the Next Steps Collection, made from remnants of premium leather (free of Lead, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Mercury, Selenium and harmful Amines).

These fun and comfy babies are reasonably priced –  Petal Jumpers (above L, $36) and Little Caesar [...]

If you like multi-tasking, casual footwear, this is the shoe for you.

Quietly pad around your abode or office in just the Italian wool uppers and slip on the natural latex outsoles when you need to spring into action and grab a latte at the corner or chase a bear away from you bird feeder.  Features [...]

There’s just enough beach time left on this summer’s calendar to justify a new pair of eco-friendly sandals, especially a beautifully designed pair such as these.  This classic style will flip flop with you for many nice weather seasons to come.
Begoodesigns‘ Recycled Leather Petals are handmade from recycled leather and they’ll run you $74 @ [...]

You don’t have sacrifice style to go green.  Slide coolly into these hemp loafers and your commitment to both enlightened green-ness and casual eco-style will be obvious to all.
on sale for $50.96 @ dogfunk.com (free shipping)

These hand-made, Vegan Classic Ties from Soft Star are suitable for both kiddie formals or the next play date in the sandbox.
Machine washable, scuff and stain resistant, and made of animal-free simulated leather (polyurethane).
$34 @ wilddill.com
Related:
previously on altCon, (3.25.08) eco shoes - personal faves for spring

For all you fashion victims trying to ween yourselves off those awful Crocs, this Keen Baja sandal transforms from a back-strapped sandal to a casual slide with a simple flip of the ankle strap. Waterproof and handsome, these eco sandals sport Keen’s rubber toe guard to protect your tender piggies if you head off-road, a [...]

I happen to own a pair of these fine eco-sneakers and after putting them through an arduous series of tests from cocktail parties to wiffle ball games, I can firmly attest to their comfort, style and eco-friendly construction. These babies contain no animal byproducts or even regular animal products. This men’s ecoS is vegan [...]

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 [...]

Simple Shoes has gone and created a green sneak for guys that isn’t butt ugly and completely geeky. Superbly green and sustainble in construction, these foot containers feature soles that used to be the tires on your Corvair or Camaro. Laces and beds are made of recycled PET with organic cotton liners [...]