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. Moving forward these same innovative materials and constructions will be found in the good and better categories, raising the bar for the best products. Pretty nifty, huh?

Here are some cute back-to-school sneakers.

Okay, yes, I am out of school, but I still like the tradition of new sneakers in the Fall. These sneaks called, Women’s Satire Ribbon Laces  , are available in Bison (my favorite), White, Rosewine, and Charcoal.

Here’s a pair that reminds me of a swimsuit I talked about earlier in the Summer, my old OP one piece with the sunset on it.

The Women’s CARtwheel Jue Curran sneaks come in a Sunset or a Fisherman print and they are only $60. Very cute.

I mentioned back to school and this Fall my niece, Trinity, is starting Kindergarten.

These look like perfect First Day of School shoes for that little lady. They are called Skippies Big Kids and they are available for big kids or in toddler sizes. Adorable.

Image credit: Simple Shoes.com

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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. It features natural and organic materials. Pair this with a mini jean’s skirt and you are sporty and styling for warm Spring days.

Okay, here we go… just what I need, another pair of flip flops. Cute! These feature a strap that goes all the way around the foot, I bet that keeps the sandal from making that obnoxius “fwap, fwap” sound when you walk.

zoe&zac Linden Slingback Flat
Retails for $24.99

Image credit: Payless.com

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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

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You’ve only got one more day to win your item of choice from KEEN!

Enter now!

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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 of recycled car tires and the glue is water-based.

Buy:Ocean Minded Shoes, $55

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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 winner next Friday, and close off entries at midnight.

Bonus Code! Even if you don’t win, you can get free shipping until Dec. 12 with code CHICBLOG

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Read more about it at Oakes’ site.

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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.

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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

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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.)

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