Where to buy Eco Friendly Shoes?

Every women loves her shoes, it's simply just a natural instinct to her. But if you're an environment loving lass then that your love for shoes can leave you in quite a muddle because let’s face it, fashion doesn't always put nature first.

Are you now frowning and thinking about how you'll have to submit yourself to a lifetime of wearing the more casual styled eco-friendly footwears such as hemp sandals, organic cotton flip-flops and organic cotton canvas slip-on flats?

If you are, then stop because all is not lost. I agree that most eco-friendly shoes you find sold are casual in style and often leaving you parched for choice, they also don’t make for very suitable accessories/necessities in formal work space.

I’m sure you’d agree it wouldn’t be very professional looking to enter the courthouse in a pair of eco-friendly moccasins. Don’t get me wrong, they are lovely and absolutely comfortable but again not very well suited, matched with a power suit.

It’s worth noting at this point that there is a difference between Eco-Friendly shoes and Vegan shoes although both arguably serve to a good cause in their own way (eco-friendly sustains the earth, vegan sustains animals which in-directly also sustains the eco-system).

Eco friendly shoes are made from recycled materials, sustainable materials and aren’t chemically treated. Vegan shoes on the other hand simply mean that it is free in make from remotely any animal products and isn’t tested on animals.

So where do you turn to in order to find that “eco friendly and preferably vegan fashionable shoes” (that’s a mouthful to say isn’t it?)?

Well just let the eco- champions below show you how cruelty free, eco-friendly and fashionably sassy can all come together to fit on your feet!

Terra Plana

A British eco-conscious fashion company that lives by its poetic ethical policy:

Sustainable shoes are like stars,

We may never succeed in making them

But like the sea faring man on the desert of waters,

We use them as our guides

And by following them

We reach our destiny

Terra Plana has some of the most amazingly eco- responsible cruelty free gorgeous shoes that you will want to take home with you! Terra Plana isn’t a vegan company so there are leather products so do take note if you are specifically looking for eco-friendly vegan shoes...some might not fit your requirements.

Charmone

The New York based company that believes in compassion for animals, planet and people makes them a delightful choice to shop from, especially since their designs are simply femininely divine. With shoes that go under such attractive collection names:

• Butterfly Collection
• High Tea Collection
• High Art Collection
• Organic Collection
• Herb Collection

What’s there to keep you from indulging in it?

NeuAura

The Company that has made its commitment to sustaining animals and the environment:

“Our purpose is to provide fun and exciting quality footwear that does not involve unnecessary harm to animals and to the environment.”

NeuAura is the brand that boasts of “contemporary, high-quality, animal-friendly fashion footwear for today’s uncompromising consumer. Its Spring and Fall collections, though with much designs and choices when compared to the other brands is still worth a look – quantity is not quality!

Olsen Haus

Olsen Haus is a purely vegan and eco-friendly footwear fashion house. Founded on philosophy of

“universal truth, respect for all beings, with a dedication to the expression of spiritual truth in the material world.”

The beauty of the OlsenHaus shoes can only be second to the cause it fights for. Their Fall08-Spring09 is out and ready for your admiration and support.

NIMLI

Nimli is an eco and animal rights conscious online retailer. Founded in New York by vegetarian Rajat Arora, Nimli was his way of advocating the organic cruelty free way of life. Nimli produces more than just shoes, but all their products are created with

“the vision, hope, and philosophy of making it possible for people to adopt a sustainable lifestyle through an extensive offering of green products and services.”

NIMLI makes really beautiful shoes, from boots to pumps, sneakers to flats.

If you want keep with your passion for fashion yet stay green and animal friendly doing it, those are the brands you want to stay with. Yes, some might get a little pricey but if you can afford them then it’s for a good cause so why not?

Note: Shoes are available on line at the respective websites and via authorised retailers listed on the site. And please remember to visit the ‘about us’ site for each company that you may read about their causes and how their products are made to be eco-friendly and animal friendly.