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Monday, April 6, 2009

Shoes for a Happy Planet - Simple Shoes Review

I have done shoe reviews for my children and I thought that it was mommy's turn to try some shoes! I looked for a company that I knew I could really stand behind and I have found that company, Simple Shoes. Simple Shoes makes eco-friendly shoes, sandals and bags. They are committed to making their product 100% sustainable. Seriously, how can you not love this company. I watched their video about how Simple Shoes came to be, well, Simple Shoes and I was sold.

I was able to take their flip-flop, the Gumbo - Hemp, for a test walk. First, lets talk about the shoe box which is in 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The flip-flop itself is made from the eco-friendly materials hemp, car tires and recycled carpet padding. These are by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. I wear them everytime I leave the house, even in 28 degree weather! I believe it is the carpet padding that makes them so comfy. It just doesn't flatten out like normal shoe padding.
As parents we really do need to be thinking about the planet we are leaving for our children. We need to put all this talk into action and really start supporting these companies that are doing all they can. Simple Shoes isn't just eco-friendly, they have fabulous shoes and bags. They've got shoes for the whole family - even your baby! It is never too early to start learning about caring for the earth.

With Spring FINALLY here and Summer right around the corner, why not head on over to Simple Shoes and pick up a pair of Gumbo Flip-Flops? I promise you they will be one of the most comfortable sandals you'll ever own.


5 comments:

Eighty MPH Mom said...

Oh, I so want to try these. I live in flip-flops, and I love that they are eco-friendly. Thank you for a fabulous review - it's good to read about a real experience!

Andrea Proulx said...

I am the Queen of Flip Flops. I wear them everywhere once the weather goes over 40 degrees. I'm trying to get Eco-Friendly more and more. It's so cool they even have shoes that are eco-friendly.

blueviolet said...

Excuse me...I want those. I love how they're made from recycled materials.

(And about tomorrow...it has to be next week. I'm going to grab a bunch of photo albums from my mom's house on Easter and bring them home to see what I can find or burn.)

MOMMY-MOMO said...

i have a pair kind of like those! I love them too! cute shoes :)

Jennifer said...

These are so cute and so sound wonderful. I like the fact that they have sizes for the whole family!