Back To School With Eco-Friendly Sneaks
July 29, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Eco-Friendly, Shoes
Looking for a new eco-friendly shoe line? Simple with their “shoes for a happy planet,” have a good selection made from green materials like organic cotton, eco-certified leather and suede, hemp, recycled tar tires, recycled inner tubes, and bamboo.
Simple uses a process they call Green Toe to develop a product that is as eco-friendly as possible. They strive for 100% sustainablity. Here’s a quick explanation of their process:
Progress in Green Toe is measured with a scale called “good, better, best.” The best category represents our most sustainable shoes and bags and sets the bar for the rest of the line. …read more
Eco-Friendly Kicks For Earth Day
April 22, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Accessories, Sustainable Fashion
New kicks for Earth Day from zoe&zac, now available at Payless Shoes. They are made of eco-friendly, sustainable materials like organic linen and cotton, hemp, jute recycled rubber, elastic, water-based glue and the packaging is 100% recycled boxes decorated with soy-based ink. The use of both faux suede and faux leather means that they are vegan. Earth friendly, for sure.
If you purchase the reusable shopping bag or any shoe in the zoe&zac line, Payless will contribute $1 to the Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees program.
zoe&zac Daisy Frayed Skimmer
Retails for $19.99
Cute red sneaker, designed in the “skimmer” style. …read more
Chic Packages: Shoes
This is the coolest greenest packaging I’ve seen in a while.
Not only is the shoebox completely recycled, but the shoes are packed with socks and a shoe bag instead of tissue paper!
via treehugger
Contest Reminder: Win KEEN Gear!
December 11, 2008 by admin
Filed under Chic Sales and Events
Review: Ocean Minded Shoes
December 11, 2008 by admin
Filed under Recycled, Reclaimed and Vintage, Shoes
image: ocean minded
Chic: A couple of months ago, I was sent a pair of Ocean Minded shoes for review. These Solanas were what I got, although Ocean Minded usually does sandals.
They’re now my everyday shoes. I wear them on the weekends and to run errands. They’re super comfy and when it’s beach weather, they’ll be perfect for that because they’re fabric and recycled plastic, no leather.
They’re my Toms for worse weather.
My only complaint? They slip off my feet pretty easily, so no running in these.
Green: These are seriously green shoes. The fabric is hemp and canvas. The sole is made …read more
KEEN Gear and a Contest!
December 5, 2008 by admin
Filed under Chic Sales and Events, Jewelry and Accessories, Shoes
image: keen
Chic: KEEN is an amazing brand for true outdoor enthusiasts. Wait, I take that back. They’ve got wonderful versatile bags and cute shoes that are perfect for running around town in. They’ve got a new Web site, too, with all the latest styles.
Green: KEEN gives away a lot of cash to charities and uses recycled items for some of their products.
Bonus Contest!!! Head over to the KEEN Web site and tell me in the comments what your favorite item is. You might have a chance to win your favorite thing! You have a week to enter. I’ll pick a …read more
Chic News: Payless Goes Green
Summer Rayne Oakes, the eco-beauty you see on Planet Green all the time, is launching the first-ever eco-friendly line for Payless.
Read more about it at Oakes’ site.
Chic Special: Ideeli Invite and Te Casan Shoes!
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under Chic Sales and Events, Shoes, Vegan | Veggie Friendly
image: ideeli
Chic: Natalie Portman certainly knows her shoes. These pretty pumps are simply gorgeous. I want.
Green: All of Te Casan’s shoes are eco-friendly and vegan.
Cost: Prices start at $105, which is up to 69% off.
Buy: Sign up for ideeli, and buy away! ideeli is a great shoes and accessories site that you won’t regret joining. It’s one of my favorite sample sale sites.
Chic Shoes: Ragazzi
October 23, 2008 by admin
Filed under Shoes, Vegan | Veggie Friendly
image: ragazzi
How did I not know about Ragazzi?
They’re a great vegan line of shoes that are decidedly not vegan-looking. All the shoes you see are less than $100. The flats are the stuff of my dreams.
Find out more about Ragazzi
Chic and Custom: Greenshoes
September 19, 2008 by admin
Filed under Handmade and DIY, Shoes
Green and vegan shoes that are custom make in the UK and designed to last ages? All you do is draw around your foot and they send them off to you!
This is what I’ve been looking for. I wish they made black pumps. I would kill for custom, patent pumps for my sad feetsies
Get Greenshoes. Now.
(Via Hippyshopper.)






