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Casual Shoes:
Gentle on Your Feet, Good for the Planet
By Susan Rich
What do you get when you combine casual looks, all-day comfort, and earth-friendly materials? Shoes that let you treat our planet with the same kind of respect you give your feet. From river-tanned leathers to hemp fabric, water-based cements to recycled tires, Walk About salutes shoe manufacturers for finding eco-friendly ways to dress our feet.
KEY: Unisex (U) Women (W) Men (M)
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Flower Child (W)
Frill your feet with this thong-styled sandal and feel good about treading lightly on the planet. This slip-on features sustainably-certified leather, recycled foot bed and outsole, and is glued with water-based cements. |
Half Moon (M)
Add a little bounce to your step. Velcro straps, moisture-wicking linings, and a deep cushioned foot bed make for a great comfort shoe. Even better: Patented bounce® technology reduces the stress on your feet by absorbing the energy generated when you walk.
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| Keen www.keenfootwear.com |
Ventura (U) Shown: W
This vegan canvas shoe features classic Keen comfort: A removable metatomical foot bed partially made of cork, a natural rubber outsole, and recycled aluminum eyelets. |
| El Naturalista www.elnaturalista.com |
Iggdrasil N96 (W)
Iggdrasil N96
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Trillo N616
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Trillo N616 (M)
For both styles of shoes, river stones are used to create a sturdy, supple leather that is ideal for walking tours. Recycled outsoles make for a durable, distinctive-looking shoe. The insoles are made from recycled cork, and you can remove them in favor of your own orthopedic insole. |
| Alegria www.happylookslike.com |
Barcelona (W)
This sandal features a flat, stable bottom, anatomically correct foot bed, and a removable leather insole with built-in arch support. The wider-than-usual style offers extra toe room, which leads to happy feet. |
| Simple www.simpleshoes.com |
Men’s Loaf Off Road Hemp (M)
Simply vegan: No animal anything went into this eco-friendly hemp shoe. Hemp fabric is lightweight, soft, durable, and breathable. The sole is made from recycled car tires. |
Women’s Glider (W)
Why walk when you can glide? You’ll tread gently with cork midsoles, outsoles made of natural rubber, and supple leather uppers (certified “sustainable” by a third party). Thong-styling has adjustable T-strap, ensuring a more stable fit. |
| END www.endfootwear.com |
Cross Strap (U) Shown: M 
These his-and-hers thong-styled sandals blend ergonomic and earth-friendly components with a rugged carbon outsole. Result: All-day casual comfort that takes you from gym to café to trail. |
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