Archive for 'Footwear'

The past four weeks of fairly steady rain getting you down?  We may not be able to chase away the clouds, but we can chase away the drab rainwear blues.

Handcrafted in France, this extensive line of rubber boots from AIGLE (meaning, “eagle” and pronounced, Eh-gleu) has you covered, no matter what the pastime — [...]

You can run, but you can’t hide from the fact that those midsoles on your running shoes will last up to 1,000—1,000!—years in a landfill.

Thankfully, performance running company Brooks debuted the world’s first biodegradable midsole, dubbed the BioMoGo, in 2008.  The BioMoGo midsole is now used in six different types of Brooks running shoes, and [...]

Pay less for eco fashionable shoes this spring!

In step with Earth Day, Summer Rayne Oakes kicks off her first line of eco conscious shoes and accessories for women and girls @ Payless.

Made of organic cotton uppers, recycled rubber soles and nickel free eyelets, you can’t beat the affordable prices ($20-30) and attractive styles.

Shouldn’t your footwear say something about you?  These green Satire sneakers - The Ryde - from Simple Shoes feature certified organic cotton uppers and lining, an orthotic recycled tire pedbed; and they ship in recycled post-consumer packaging.  All this for $60 @ simpleshoes.com

Keds jumps on the green bandwagon with tomorrow’s (Wednesday, March 25) kick-off of Green Label, their first eco conscious line of footwear.

The collection features a classic low-top sneaker in black, white, or green; and a nautical-inspired slip-on in taupe, white or sky blue.  Available at Nordstrom, or online @ keds.com ($55).

They look comfy.  Here’s the [...]

IPath’s new Cabana shoe is made with 100% hemp uppers.  The stylish cross-over casual shoe is a great summer alternative for skateboarders, eco posers and those possessing a certain level of counterculture savoir faire.

Available in late March @ ipath.com
While we’re on the subject of hemp…when is the U.S. going to approve the legal growth and [...]

seamus the eco dog files his Friday report
Fashion versus performance is always an issue pour moi.  In most situations I look for performance in a product and lift my leg on fashion. This conflict of style over substance leads me to consider the issue of footwear.
Should a dog boot or ‘bootie’ look like a [...]

What’s in-store?
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’m thinking, how did they knew I was a shoe freak?
(kidding, of course).
Anyway, I make my appointment and discover that I’ll be speaking with model, eco-consultant, Summer [...]

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
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previously on altCon, (3.25.08) eco shoes - personal faves for spring