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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, Sustainable FashionFamed Birkenstock Shoes Update
Birki Schuh GmbH was founded in 1993 by Stephan Birkenstock. His General Manager title remains for the Birki’s brand today. His famous cork-latex footbed feature was highlighted from the beginning. So were his anatomically molded footbeds. The German Birki’s brand offers a large vegan all-age shoe collection that ranges from cork sandals to water-friendly clogs, […] More
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in Accessories, Contests, Designers + Brands, FootwearSurfer-tested Eco Splaff Flopps
It was 1997 when Splaff Flopps joined the green wave, — and in more ways than one! El Presidente Cliff Drill and El Ambassador Craig Wallace got creative in a garage. Their materials and tools were a tire, a bike tube, and a shoe knife. Indeed they had a vision. The goal was to make […] More
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in Contests, Footwear, MaterialsSustainable Footwear Rocks in Ethiopia
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu founded the soleRebels brand in 2004 with her husband and brother to help create jobs in Zenabwork, Ethiopia. At the time there were hardly any jobs in the community. But when the family decided to redesign traditional Ethiopian shoes made from recycled tires, expansion mode kicked in and employees were hired. More
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in Accessories, Footwear, SpringMelissa Brand’s New Sexy Gold Gladiator Sandal (Made from Recycled Plastic)
Last year we shared our admiration for Brazilian shoe maker Melissa and the evolution of their footwear designs and this year their recycled plastic shoes never looked so good! “The environmentally sensitive sandal is ethically made in Brazil in a closed loop system so there is no waste. The Gladiator is made from recycled MEFLEX […] More
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in Contests, Designers + Brands, Healthy Habits, Skin Smart, Sustainable FashionWickedly Wonderful Hemp Footwear
Little more than a year ago, Wicked Footwear in New Hampshire created a new adult collection of shoes and boots fittingly named Wicked Hemp. Co-owner Matt Mahmet described the venture as his “future-past vision” derived from his eight years in the footwear industry, and his personal interest in an outdoor lifestyle. Matt combined his work […] More
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in Contests, Materials, Sustainable FashionA Prime Example of Eco Footwear
There were a few great eco shoe companies at the beginning of this decade that sadly fizzled out. Perhaps there were a variety of reasons, but obtaining sustainable and recycled materials at a feasible cost was a biggie. Not only are “green” resources more available today, there are authenticity and certification programs, as well as […] More
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in Footwear, ReviewsPotentially the World’s Cutest Shoes
Terri Bly reviews eco-friendly, gorgeous footwear by Spanish company El Naturalista. More
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Go Go Boots out of Recycled Plastic Bags? Go from Rags to Riches, and Be Hot to Trot in these Sexy Shoes.
Botas Dacca Boots made out of recycled plastic bags, are hot to trot. They are made exclusively by a noted Chilean industrial design student named Camila Labra. The interiors are constructed to be comfortable and soft with a natural piqué and the green highlight is that the exteriors are made mostly of recycled plastic bags. More
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Famous Footwear Evolution: Cool Shoes Made of 100% Recyclable “Plastic”
This is the story of Melissa, the sexiest Brazilian plastic shoemaker, that makes 100% recyclable “plastic” eco-footwear with all their brilliant shoes made with MELFLEX (mono-material which can be dissassembled and recycled). To understand the history of the organization, and how it transformed, check out the about page which explains the evolution of the company […] More