I was a big Keds girl back in the day. I would keep 2 pair in constant rotation so that I always had a clean white pair available. I had this trick were I’d soak one pair in a sink of bleach and water.  Eventually they’d disintegrate, as you might expect.

The Green Label Keds sneaker is available in two styles – the Willow Lace Up in white, black, and green or the Meadow Mock Toe in white, blue, and tan. I requested the black Willow Lace Up, but they sent me the green. It’s a cute green, very fresh and apple-y. It feels like there’s a bit more to the sole of the Keds than I remember. It feels a lot like an old school Vans lace up, looks like it, too.

This shoe has a lot of features that make it green. It is made with 100% Organic Cotton and it’s made with recycled rubber  (outsoles) and recycled water bottles (laces). The dyes used are non-toxic  and for each pair of Green Label Keds sold in 2009, a tree will be donated and planted in conjunction with the Arbor Day Foundation.

I like the shoe. It’s a comfortable, casual sneaker and the green color is fun. It looks and feels like a traditional shoe to me, which I see as a good thing. I’m all for being as green as possible, but when it comes to my feet, a good, comfortable fit is what matters most.

Image credit: Michelle Smith

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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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Check out their cute new kicks for Earth-lovers here.

The new Keds Green Label Sneakers feature 100% Organic Cotton, non-toxic inks and dyes, recycled rubber, shoelaces that are free of PVC and made completely from recycled PET (water bottles), recycled insoles, and the shoe eyelets are free from nickel.  By using organic and recycled materials, Keds is able to reduce their carbon footprint.  Their mission is stylish sustainability.

The latest in sustainable footwear, the Keds Green Label sneakers come in classic white, black, and green. The Willow Lace Up is available in sizes 5-11 in a standard width.  Click herefor purchase information.  Keds offers free shipping on orders that are $75 and over.

In addition, Keds is working with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees in order to help offset carbon emissions.Keds will plant one tree for every pair of their new Green Label sneakers sold this year.  For more information, click here.

If you’d like to win a pair of Keds Green Label Willow Lace Ups of your own, then leave a comment on this post telling me what you like best about the new Green Label shoe. Fashion? Sustainability?  Both?  I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Personally, I’d say that any product that features recycled materials is exciting to me – especially when it makes use of plastic water bottles. I’m picking up a pair in black (watch for my review very soon). 

I’ll announce the shoe winner in a few days. Good luck!

*Please note that the Keds Green Label shoe giveaway is for residents of the United States.

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ecoSNEAKS are made out of materials like hemp (for the canvas), recycled car tires(for the soles), recycled plastic bottles (for the laces), and organic cotton (for the lining).

The sneakers themselves are very casual and playful. Some are block patterns, some have graphic prints, all will bring a smile to your face. They have shoes for men and women of all shapes, sizes and colors.

The best part? $5.00 of every sale goes to charity.

The shoes range in price from $55.00 to $65.00. And there’s free shipping! Check out the entire collection here!

thanks to treehugger for the heads up!

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