For those that care about the environment, finding Eco Friendly fashion can be hard enough but finding shoes that look great and have been made with a minimal impact on the environment can be virtually impossible. There some great eco friendly choices out there though and I was delighted to discover that Jones Bootmaker are helping to make some of these sustainable Shoe brands a little more accessible by stocking them online and in their high street shops (for those that really prefer to try before they buy).
Some of the eco friendly brands to check out include ...
Timberland - this brand is well known for its iconic yellow boots but the Timberland footwear collections go well beyond this signature style. From smart work shoes to more rugged outdoor styles, Timberland have something to suit most occasions. Their ladies knee high boots are the perfect addition to a winter wardrobe and look great with skirts or skinny jeans. The Timberland Earthkeepers range reprensents there most eco friendly options with shoes made from recycled materials and leather from silver (or better) rated tanneries. They are also a transparent company that measures progress against a number of social and environmental parameters and publishes the results.
Pikolinos are another shoe brand with a strong committment to environmental conservation through innovative design. Pikolinos shoe include shoes, loafers and boots that have been created with great attention to detail. For their 2013 collection Pikolinos teamed up with the Maasai Project in which more than 1.600 Masaai women hand embroidered leather sent from Spain to be made into shoes and bags.The Ambassador for the project is Olivia Palermo.
Last but not least many of us will know of Clarks shoes from our childhood. They have over the years become a brand name which over the years has becom synonomous with comfortable shoes that are made to last. Buying shoes that will stand the test of time is always the most sustainable option but Clarks are also committed to sustainable and ethical production. Clarks do not use leather from cattle that are raised in the Amazon Biome and so help to fight deforestation in this area. They also support one of the biggest footwear recycling schemes in the UK and support the charity Soul Of Africa, which helps orphans affected by aids. This post first appeared on UK Fashion Blog - The Fashion Buzz, please read the originial post: here
