Treehugger article: 6 Sustainable Shoes to Dance in the New Year

While I appreciate articles like this on Treehugger that highlight sustainable shoes, I'm often frustrated that the same designers always seem to be mentioned - specifically Terra Plana, Olsen Haus, Kitty Cooper, MINK. (All these links can be found on the right side of this blog, too.)

These are all great companies, but where is the new blood? I am glad that Melissa shoes was included but I've always questioned the sustainability of shoes made completely of plastic. And the Zoe & Zac line from Payless is a great mention (though again, not new) and probably the only one completely affordable for the general public.

Shoe-of-the-day: TOMS

Pretty much anyone who has paid attention to eco-fashion in the past few years has heard of TOMS Shoes. They are well known for their "One for One" campaign which donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair you buy. It's another one of those companies where I adore their philosophy and think they're doing amazing things but I have a hard time liking the design of the products... however, I really like this new boot they have.

I think I would like this in either Olive or Rust, both are such good Fall/Winter colors!

Treehugger also has a good article highlighting the company complete w/ YouTube video stressing the importance of remembering those less fortunate during that gluttonous time known as the holidays.