5 star rating
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Mandala shoes
by La Sportiva
Shoes made of vegan materials
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3 star rating
June 17, 2009
Not that comfy
I received a pair for Christmas and loved the look, but after wearing them all day my feet hurt. My newbalance shoes are much more comfortable. They scuffed quickly too.
Emily's keywords: CONTEST2
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1 star rating
June 14, 2008
Earth refuses to answer questions about manufacturing ethics
I fear this company is engaged in greenwashing at worst and bad customer communication at best. On its website, Earth calls its manufacturing facilities in China ethical and eco-friendly, but when I contacted the company to get the specifics behind those claims, I got nowhere. After the first cheery but answer-free response, my emails were first ignored and then, on further pressure, stonewalled. The customer service rep actually wrote, "We do not have specific answers for these questions, and I’d rather not open up the conversation."
You can read the details on my blog (where, incidentally, someone else recently put in a comment after having a similar experience with Earth):
http://www.walletmouth.com/2007/08/earth-shoes-fin.html?cid=118833522#comment-118833522
For further reading, check out this article (not sure who wrote it) on whether the vegan ethos of nonexploitation can be squared with the realities behind Asian factories whose labor standards are waaaaay lax compared with those of the first world: http://tinyurl.com/5pcjcb
... and this BusinessWeek article on factories in China: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15768032/
Bronwyn's keywords: footwear vegan shoes Earth shoes greenwashing China factories
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2 star rating
June 6, 2007
Faux Leather Wear
This is my second pair of Earth Vegan shoes - the first pair were sandals and held up through a 4 month period studying abroad in Kenya, but were pretty destroyed by the end just from a little mud and water. I have a pair of Mary Janes from them as well, and although terrifically comfortable, they got scuffed up right away and started looking worn.
Christina's keywords: Earth Vegan Shoes
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4 star rating
April 21, 2007
Earth Nova vegan shoes
I am a yoga teacher with 11 years of practice. I was attracted to Earth shoes because they were designed by a yoga teacher to create optimal alignment and stability, which shoes with a heel destroy. These shoes are the most comfortable I have ever worn and they complement and enhance the work I do to align and energize my body. The only downside I can see is a lack of durability of the "faux-leather" material covering the toes. After 6-months its not retaining the original finish.
Craig's keywords: Earth Nova vegan shoes
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4 star rating
November 11, 2006
Very green!
The most comfortable shoes I've ever had in my life! It is a pleasure to walk in them. The only problem is the exterior of my shoes, the vegan sued, started peeling soon after I bought them. They are still ridiculously comfortable.
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1 star rating
October 14, 2006
Shoes
The shoes are very comfortable. It helps with the support. I volunteered this morning and I have been on my feet all day. My feet are very comfortable.
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