Friday Links | Shoes That Matter
May 9th, 2008 . by Bryan A. McCartyI’m sure we all own at least two pairs of shoes, right? Today’s links are provided to encourage you to stop your regular shoe shopping routine and check out some shoes that really matter. Each of the follow shoe companies are doing great things for the environment and humankind. Maybe you’ve never thought of buying an eco-friendly shoe. Maybe you’ve never heard of these companies. Maybe… you have no clue what an eco-shoe is. Today, none of that matters. Take a few minutes and check out these fantastic options when it comes to shoes that really matter:
Simple Shoes - Shoes made from recycled car tires, organic cotton, recycled plastics and hemp.
Earth Footwear - 100% vegan.
Sanuk Sandals - Eco-Friendly, socially-conscious sandals.
Terra Plana - Urban respect and eco-sustainability whilst producing shoes that are good for your feet.
TOM’s Shoes - For every pair you purchase, TOM’s will give a pair to a child in need.
Hey! Thanks for the info about eco friendly shoe companies. I’m always looking to try and support green businesses!
I was browsing through a bunch of green websites and blogs and I came across yours and found it very interesting. There are a bunch of others I like too, like the daily green, ecorazzi and earthlab.com. I especially like EarthLab.com’s carbon calculator (http://www.earthlab.com/signupprofile/). I find it really easy to use (it doesn’t make me feel guilty after I take it).
Are there any others you would recommend? Can you drop me a link to your favorites (let me know if they are the same as mine).
Hey Adrian - thanks for stopping by KGG. Make sure you sign up for the email or RSS feed. That way you can receive our articles everyday.
And yes - we have many of the same favorite green websites/blogs. Here are a few more you should check out:
http://thegreenguide.com/
http://www.ecogeek.org/ (green technology for geeks like me!:)
http://treehugger.com/
http://www.viropop.com/
Check back soon, as I’m sure more of my writers will chime in and give you more links too.
Thanks again for stopping by - glad you like the site!
::bryan
founder & editor
Have you checked out the PlanetShoes eco-friendly shop? http://www.planetshoes.com/storeitems.asp?gender=women&fscat=675
I’ve been trying to buy only eco-friendly shoes and they’ve got the best selection and prices.
I also love Tom’s shoes, and their message. I wish more companies would do the type of thing they are doing
Another great site is Vegetarian Shoes and Bags. check them out!
Cool - thanks for the link Giovanna!
::b