You’ll never guess what these cute shoes are made of
September 26th, 2008 by Savvy ShopperPosted in Fashion Files, Fashion for Women, Kids and Home |
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Wearing shoes made of recycled materials has never looked this good.
Environmental awareness and use of sustainable materials is slowly but surely infiltrating the world of fashion and beauty. First, there was a store for sustainable living. This time, eco-friendly footwear made entirely of sustainable materials is introduced by Simple Shoes.
But first, a definition of terms: Sustainable means capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment. By using sustainable materials like used car tires (that would otherwise have ended up in landfills) for its outsoles, Simple tries to reduce the ecological footprint left when making shoes and bags.
“How we make our shoes is just as important as why we make them” is its company philosophy, which is why a pair of Simple Shoes is a purchase you just might feel good about. There are over twenty Simple ingredients (natural and sustainable materials) used in making their shoes and bags, which include recycled PET (old plastic bottles), cork, wool felt, recycled car tires, water based glue, jute, crepe, and bamboo.
Find out more about Simple Shoes and their available styles after the jump.
This little shoe company from Santa Barbara, California was established in 1991 and is now a global brand also available in Europe, Japan, and Australia, aiming to be a the world leader in sustainable footwear and accessories. Now available in the Philippines, they are also the first sustainable shoes here. Not only do they look cool and claim to be comfortable, they also help the environment.
One of Simple’s line of footwear is ecoSNEAKS, which claim to leave a better ecological footprint than ordinary sneakers. New cool details feature stripes that are made from recycled inner tubes, while additional comfort is supposedly incorporated with a newly-designed ortholite/recycled car tire blend called Pedbed (footbed). In addition to these, the collection uses other eco-friendly materials like certified organic cotton, recycled plastics, and water-based glues.
Carousel (Amphora), P2,195
Carousel, P2,195
Carousel (Plaid), P2,195
The new collection of ecoSNEAKS features colorful styles for men and women, including sneakers (Satire), ballerina flats (Carousel) and Mary Janes (Macaroon). The trendy collection also features brightly printed uppers and linings for the ladies and sports-inspired sneakers for dudes.
Macaroon in taupe (also available in black), P2,695
Satire in black (also available in natural and cub), P2,395
You might find more accessories to like when you see Simple’s other colorful line of footwear and bags on the next page.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:13 am
i have a GT Jane, i bought it last week and have been wearing it almost everyday. it’s really comfy and feels really good to be helping the environment:)
September 26th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
for something that is made from recycled stuff, these shoes are darn expensive. and ugly, no offense.
what i dont get is how come products to adverstise as being eco friendly always end up being sooo pricey.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
wow! the designs are so cute! and i love the fact that you’re doing your bit for the environment while you’re wearing it!
September 26th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
hi teza:) for the one i got, it’s only the recycled car tire which is recycled, this is great cause otherwise it will just end up in landfills as trash. but otherwise the organic cotton and jute are sustainable materials which are much better for the environment than synthetic materials. i think the production process for these kind of goods are really more costly:)
September 26th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Sustainable materials are more expensive to use than normal stuff that are not earth friendly. Sustainable doesn’t mean recycled or old mind you.
You just pay a little more for Simple but at least you feel better about yourself because they are eco-friendly.
I’m a young mom and nothing in the world is more precious to me than my kids.
I’m glad that a shoe company like Simple is around. The more we can support this brand, the better the earth will be for our kids.
Besides being eco-friendly, they are comfortable! What else do you want in a shoe.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
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September 26th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Right on sis LV!
My partner wears only Simple Shoes in San Fran. He says he can’t go back to cons, because the soles of Simple Shoes are much more comfortable.
I can’t wait to get a pair of sneakers to try, so my partner and I can wear them together. I commute a lot to my call center job in Makati and I really need comfy shoes.
Might visit the Shang store this weekend =)
September 26th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
i like carousel and macaroon!!! cute names too!
September 26th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I have my eyes on the carousel black multi, it’s really nice with jeans.;)
September 27th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
sorry hot frend what are cons…hahaha am i outdated na. so have you got yourself a pair yet
September 28th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Sis LV cons is short for converse
September 28th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Does simple have shoes for guys?
This would be a great gift for my hippie boyfriend =)
September 29th, 2008 at 8:42 am
hi there,
i had my simple sandals years ago and its so comfy, as in can wear it 3 consecutive days and i wont feel a thing…..simple is really great……im glad its now avail here……
September 29th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Hey Bianca E, yes, Simple has shoes for guys!
September 29th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Hi Dalmo,
What Simple sandals did you get before?
My brother is so used to wearing Simple sandals, he isn’t comfortable wearing other brands because Simple are much more comfy
September 29th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Right ka dyan trixie
I saw the shoes for guys and they look great. My father would love the loafs. Its so pogi!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
hot frend, natawa naman ako sa’yo haha!
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
True naman yun sis ecochic.
I took my father to shang to check the loafs, sold siya agad!
October 2nd, 2008 at 6:42 pm
G’day! Buti na lang may Simple Shoes na rin back home. I wear my satires all the time sa Sydney, super sarap on my feet.
October 3rd, 2008 at 2:48 pm
hi hotfrend, a type ng father mo, maybe i’ll bring my mom and dad to check it out this weekend. i haven’t gone to their shang display, let me know naman if comfy talaga yung loaf.
i can treat my dad to one. thanks!
October 5th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
i went to rustan’s this weekend!!! saw the ones for guys!!! finally! i’ll have gifts for my 2 brothers and dad na for this christmas!!! and i tried the ones for girls they’re SUPER comfy!!! these really are sooo great!
October 7th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Sana meron din dun sa Rustan’s Alabang ng sizes upto size 11, I checked Simple’s website at meron sila pero syempre sa US yun I just hope meron din dito sa Pinas
Ang cucute ng shoes sobra.. Even the bags are nice 
October 14th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
yup you’re right anne ok panggift sa dads:) hindi na kailangan magisip haha!
October 14th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Hi Anne, what styles are you getting for your brothers and dad?
Gusto ko rin i-gift to someone
October 24th, 2008 at 8:35 am
i got my dad simple toega in natural color yesterday cause it’s his birthday, he loved it!!! super comfy raw and he likes the design. happy rin ako cause it’s hard to get him something he likes.
November 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
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December 27th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
hi,
i love the kids for infants:)
but i have sworn on terra plana - they were actually the first sustainable brand of shoes to hit manila sometime back in 2007 - they are fab! yes on the pricey side, but as in all things sustainable, value is spread equitably throughout the value chain…i guess this is the driver of higher than sweatshop-produced shoes…as much as i adore terra plana, i love the simple line for little kids…
January 10th, 2009 at 10:17 am
wow. i love shoes and have been buying pairs most of the time. it’s my first time to hear about shoes made from recycled materials. they are a bit expensive actually. however, i’d be interested to buy a pair or two.
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