James asks…
Are the “Simple” brand shoes made in the USA?
I know they are eco–friendly and all, but I would be really grateful if they were made in America. I can’t find anything on their website, but they are really expensive for being mostly recycled materials, so I was just wondering if they were made here. =]
Never mind. I looked at the label under the tongue of the shoe and it said “made in China” like ashley said. This just shattered my entire universe. =[
The Expert answers:
No they are not they are made in China.
Richard asks…
SWEATSHOP-FREE SHOES!?
I’m planning on getting some new shoes tomorrow. I’m probably just going to Kohl’s (parents’ decision).
What common brands are child labor and sweatshop free and possibly eco–friendly?
The Expert answers:
Pretty much everything is made in chinese sweatshops now a days unfortunately
Susan asks…
vegan toddler shoes in nz?
anywhere to buy vegan toddler shoes in NZ – I’d prefer an NZ manufacturer, all I can find online is eco friendly leather or uk/usa companies. Also I know warehouse etc sell some vegan shoes but I’m looking for a somewhat more ethical approach….
btw yes I do know that toddlers should go barefoot 99% of the time but there are always those situations esp in sunny dry chch where that is not always possible
thanks – was basing on one going out pair (mary janes ish) and 2 play pairs for the public park and playgroup etc where shoes are compulsory as they can get wet or trashed in the mud. I hadn’t considered 2nd hand for shoes – I’ll check out trade me
The Expert answers:
From my experience with my children, you can get by with one good pair at a time. Mine wore canvas shoes and plastic/rubber sandals and thongs (jandals), occasionally a second hand pair of full shoes from family or the op-shop. They really do out-grow shoes before they wear them out, so second hand is a good option which can fit in with vegan philosophy.
I’ve just done a quick search and limited it to Australian pages only, with these results http://www.google.com.au/search?q=vegan+toddler+shoes&hl=en&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&biw=1252&bih=546&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&ei=TvXCTr-LG6-fmQWY9v2WCw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=1&ved=0CDAQ_AUoAA#q=vegan+toddler+shoes&hl=en&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnt&tbs=ctr:countryAU&cr=countryAU&sa=X&ei=UfXCTr2aO-aQiAfRlrn_DQ&ved=0CCsQpwUoAQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=b3a1a4d7a24d3c64&biw=1252&bih=546 – some of them seem a bit pricey.
Whatever you do, don’t let yourself get sucked in to all the talk about toddler shoes, designed to play on parents’ worries about their kids’ feet. As long as your children are in bare feet (or socks with soft soles) whenever possible, their feet will grow as nature intended.
Joseph asks…
Looking for a great pair of VEGAN winter boots?
I live in Winnipeg, where it gets super-cold. I’ve tried Simple shoes, Mooshoes, and Vegan chic, with mixed results. The TOEst and PesTOE get mixed reviews, so I’m still looking. Any vegan/eco–friendly recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
The Expert answers:
These sites are awesome for vegan boots
enjoy XD
http://ragazzivegan.com/products.php?catID=0006.0005.0000.0000
http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/clothing/vegan/womens-boots.aspx
Chris asks…
What is a catchy slogan for a Hover shoe?
i need a catchy slogan for a hover shoe. it is a high-top sneaker that can hover and move up to 10 mph. it can hover over mud, water, dog poo what ever u dont want to step in. easy way to get a student to class faster. it runs on solar energy as well. so its eco–friendly
any sort of slogan idea is great
The Expert answers:
The shoe that is good for the air and lighter than air. 🙂
[doesn’t pollute with bateries or exhaust and hoovers]
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