I had a friend of mine put in an order for a pair of Simple shoes a few weeks ago. He came by this weekend to drop them off and I have to say they are a really interesting pair of kicks! I have had the pleasure of walking around with them for a few days now and I can say they are as comfortable as they are earth friendly. They are called “green toe” and for good reason. Simple states that since 2005 the Green Toe line showed us its not only possible to reduce our ecological footprint but it is our duty to do so. Here, Here! Some of the sneakers even have recycled tires for the bottom of the tread. I loved the disclaimer:
“The bottom of these shoes used to be tires that rolled around on an axle that was connected to a car. Given the inherent nature of use like this, some of the shoe bottoms (i.e. tires) are marked up a little. Sure, we buff them out and put them on the bottom of the shoes, but they still show wear. If you get them and you decide you can’t deal with the past life of that particular car tire, we’ll take them back, as long as they are in new and unworn condition.”
Here’s a description:
- Jute uppers
- For loafin’ around
- Bamboo linings
- Removable natural laytex pedbed with a cotton canvas cover
- Layered natural crepe outsole
- Uses water-based cements
- 100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms
- These shoes contain latex
- We reduced stuffing in our packaging because too much is wasteful!
And here are some shots – I got a pair of the Tyler Warren Green Toe loafs, supporting local artists is as important as supporting sustainability ; )
