eco footwear News

Footwear split decision - Toledo BladeEco-friendly footwear - Malaysia Star
Monday, 06 Sep 2010 - 23:59:49

Footwear split decision Toledo Blade "But most people think they are cool. My mom says they are weird though." Ms. Hetrick, who participates in long-distance races, began practicing in the ...

GreenPacks (blog)
  Eco-friendly  footwear
 Malaysia Star
NATURE lovers now have the option of enjoying the outdoors in  eco-friendly garb, with the new range of boots by  footwear and apparel company Timberland  ...
New  Eco-friendly Range of Boots From TimberlandGreenPacks (blog)

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Timberland's 'Heroes' Have Extra Dimension - Reuters
Friday, 03 Sep 2010 - 16:02:24


 Timberland's 'Heroes' Have Extra Dimension
 Reuters
Last October, the  footwear and apparel brand tapped singer Wyclef Jean as its "Earthkeeper hero." The two partnered on a US campaign to promote  ...

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Is the Eco Index a Good Way to Measure Sustainability? - Forbes (blog)
Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010 - 17:17:18


 Is the  Eco Index a Good Way to Measure Sustainability?
 Forbes (blog)
The products within the OIA are diverse, from  footwear to filters for water, all aimed at getting us out from behind our desks and into the great outdoors.  ...

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Ethiopia - Sole Rebels Wins Eco-Bold Green Award - Nazret.com (blog)
Sunday, 29 Aug 2010 - 03:59:21


Nazret.com (blog)
 Ethiopia - Sole Rebels Wins  Eco-Bold Green Award
 Nazret.com (blog)
"We utilize Ethiopia's immense, diverse, sustainable and  eco-friendly materials and cultural arts to craft amazing  footwear for the global market.  ...

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Josef Seibel Sets the Pace for Eco Footwear This Season - PR Web (press release)
Thursday, 30 Jul 2009 - 13:05:42


PR Web (press release)
 Josef Seibel Sets the Pace for Eco Footwear This Season
 PR Web (press release)
 Comfort shoe brand Josef Seibel has been traditionally handcrafting high quality leather footwear for over a century, building a strong reputation for  ...

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Trend: 80's fashion reprise with a hint of Roman chic - Examiner.comEcoStiletto throws a party - Los Angeles Times
Sunday, 26 Jul 2009 - 08:03:00

Examiner.com

Trend: 80`s fashion reprise with a hint of Roman chic Examiner.com The grunge era of the 90`s, disputably the most relevant fashion period in the 90`s, allowed us to appear unkempt in tattered flannel shirts and footwear by ...

Los Angeles Times
 EcoStiletto throws a party
 Los Angeles Times
"We also try to feature  eco-friendly  footwear that's affordable for everyone." The Way We Wore Ongoing through Aug. 16: The vintage clothing shop kicks off  ...

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New Balance 70: Green Running Shoes That Feel Great - Daily Green
Friday, 24 Jul 2009 - 17:37:00


Daily Green
 New Balance 70: Green Running Shoes That Feel Great
 Daily Green
By the way, this was the first time I'd had the chance to wear  footwear that wasn't out yet (it debuted this month, but I received my pair at the start of  ...

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Skadaddle Media Announces Launch of New Grassroots Twitter ... - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
Wednesday, 15 Jul 2009 - 13:27:15


 Skadaddle Media Announces Launch of New Grassroots Twitter  ...
 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
A grassroots Twitter® campaign, Twitter for Sh-tters seeks to raise critical funds to build  eco-sanitation toilets in the poorest regions of the world,  ...

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Same-Store Sales Again Miss Already Dreadful Views - Wall Street JournalCliff Drill for Splaff Inc Wins Best Sustainable Footwear Designer ... - Feelgood Style
Sunday, 12 Jul 2009 - 01:54:08

Same-Store Sales Again Miss Already Dreadful Views Wall Street Journal Analysts have already said weather would likely hurt the sales results, since summer seasonal sales were far down because of cool temperatures and rain in ... and more »

 Cliff Drill for Splaff Inc Wins Best Sustainable  Footwear Designer  ...
 Feelgood Style
 Eco footwear manufacturers are growing regardless of economy scares. It's a rush to witness! However, many shoe manufacturers don't credit designers at all.  ...

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Happy Socks=happy feet - Examiner.comFiber Makers Face the Future With Innovation - Apparel News
Friday, 10 Jul 2009 - 08:18:11

Happy Socks=happy feet Examiner.com ... San Francisco now has a very cool place to buy some very cool socks. It`s no secret that the SF Menswear Examiner is somewhat obsessed with footwear ...

Apparel News
 Fiber Makers Face the Future With Innovation
 Apparel News
 ... wear and abrasion, Arkema said Rilsan PA11 is well-suited for use in clothing,  footwear and luggage. Invista, maker of Lycra, also has an  eco initiative  ...

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Motorists urged to keep cool behind the wheel - Lancashire TelegraphIsaBooties Soft-Soled Baby Shoes at AngelsAvenue.co.uk – the eco ... - EcommWire (press release)
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2009 - 14:09:31

Motorists urged to keep cool behind the wheel Lancashire Telegraph ... let the heat stress them out behind the wheel and to keep their cool and drive safely." Police also highlighted the dangers of inappropriate footwear. ... and more »

 IsaBooties Soft-Soled Baby Shoes at AngelsAvenue.co.uk â€' the  eco  ...
 EcommWire (press release)
 ... healthy choice in  footwear for their little ones. IsaBooties also strives to have a positive impact on the community through  eco-friendly business  ...

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Industry Insiders: Ryan Heuser, Brand Expander - BlackBook Magazine
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2009 - 23:12:00


 Industry Insiders: Ryan Heuser, Brand Expander
 BlackBook Magazine
We are also working on a shoe deal and getting Paul Frank  Footwear out there. I think that could be a really logical place and a great product extension for  ...

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What to pack in that camp duffel bag - Chicago TribuneBrooks shoes step ahead in green race with Pearlthane ECO - Fibre2fashion.com
Tuesday, 23 Jun 2009 - 07:04:10

What to pack in that camp duffel bag Chicago Tribune, United States Footwear: Appropriate footwear is one of the most important items to pack for children at camp, especially when they are hiking, spelunking, running and heading to the beach. ACA recommends families consider packing boots, tennis shoes, sandals, ...

Fibre2fashion.com
Brooks shoes step ahead in green race with Pearlthane  ECO
Fibre2fashion.com, India
Brooks Sports, Inc. has chosen to collaborate with Merquinsa and its Pearlthane  ECO thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for its latest advancement in more sustainable performance running  footwear. Pearlthane  ECO is Merquinsa's pioneering bio-based TPU,  ...... Comment?

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If you're a size 6 1/2, get to Elx - Boston Globe
Sunday, 21 Jun 2009 - 06:43:16


Boston Globe
If you're a size 6 1/2, get to Elx
Boston Globe, United States
But fashionistas know the city as the contemporary  footwear capital of Spain and home of the  eco-chic Pikolinos brand. The hip young man at the tourist office was outlining walking tours through the palms when I interrupted and asked where I should buy  ...... Comment?

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New Buying Strategy Emerges as Consumers Cut on Costs but Not Style - PR Newswire (press release)
Thursday, 18 Jun 2009 - 11:36:16


New Buying Strategy Emerges as Consumers Cut on Costs but Not Style
PR Newswire (press release), NY
"It's a niche that I aim to fill," said Perrine Ardouin , senior event manager of Fashion Access, a boutique trade fair in Hong Kong specialising in fashion  footwear, handbags, travelware and lifestyle accessories. Ardouin, whose job is to connect  ...... Comment?

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Merquinsa´s renewable-sourced TPU to be used in sustainable ... - plastemart.com
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2009 - 11:05:46


 Merquinsa´s renewable-sourced TPU to be used in sustainable  ...
 plastemart.com
Brooks Sports will produce molded parts for its  footwear products using Merquinsa's Pearlthane  ECO TPU to reduce its environmental impact while setting the  ...
Brooks Sports collaborates with Merquinsaurethanes-technology-international (subscription)

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'Girls Rock Vegas' showcase their musical skills - KVBCThe rubber sole is on the rise - Financial Times
Saturday, 13 Jun 2009 - 02:56:58

`Girls Rock Vegas` showcase their musical skills KVBC, NV But this summer, some local Las Vegas musicians are definitely leaving their mark - ponytails, braces, girlie footwear and all. "Girls Rock Vegas" is a musical summer camp - for girls only - ranging in age from nine to seventeen. And believe it or not, ...

The rubber sole is on the rise
Financial Times, UK
Between eight and nine per cent of  footwear worldwide is produced with rubber soles, while leather accounts for just seven per cent. Fashion brands have long delved into the world of sport, but what about the reverse? 'While sports brands have,  ...... Comment?

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What to bring to be a happy camper - Fort Worth Star TelegramTop speakers to kick off RITE Group event - Ecotextile News
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 - 14:23:38

What to bring to be a happy camper Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX Footwear: Appropriate footwear is one of the most important items to pack for children at camp, especially when they are hiking, spelunking, running or heading to the beach. ACA recommends that families consider packing boots, tennis shoes, sandals, ...

Top speakers to kick off RITE Group event
Ecotextile News, UK
Summer has appeared in the pages of glossy fashion magazines such as Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan and she recently worked with Payless ShoeSource to develop and launch a new line of  eco-friendly  footwear. Summer also recently launched a new book: Style  ...... Comment?

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Top speakers to kick off RITE Group event - Ecotextile News
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 - 14:23:38


Top speakers to kick off RITE Group event
Ecotextile News, UK
Summer has appeared in the pages of glossy fashion magazines such as Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan and she recently worked with Payless ShoeSource to develop and launch a new line of  eco-friendly  footwear. Summer also recently launched a new book: Style  ...... Comment?

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HERE & NOW - Las Vegas Review - Journal
Thursday, 11 Jun 2009 - 10:11:16


HERE & NOW
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV
 ... pair of  eco-friendly shoes? Loomstate has partnered with Keds to create five shoe styles that don't harm the environment. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to The Organic Exchange. Shoes are available Monday. Keds by Loomstate  footwear, $75,  ...... Comment?

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Soles4Souls and CoolPeopleCare.org Announce Launch of 'Barefoot ... - SYS-CON Media (press release)Modern basics from GUS design studio - Austin American-Statesman
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 - 23:13:35

Soles4Souls and CoolPeopleCare.org Announce Launch of `Barefoot ... SYS-CON Media (press release), NJ NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need, announced today that they are partnering with CoolPeopleCare.org, the online destination for anyone who ...

Modern basics from GUS design studio
Austin American-Statesman, TX
Well, speaking of flip-flops, maybe it's time to buy some additions to our favorite  footwear for summer '09. Check out New Orleans-based Feelgoodz, which makes a line of flip-flops that follows the theme "feelin' good + givin' back.  ...... Comment?

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Travelers Can Now Say Goodbye to the Hassle of Ironing - PR Newswire (press release)
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 - 13:15:00


Travelers Can Now Say Goodbye to the Hassle of Ironing
PR Newswire (press release), NY
The survey also found that a significant number of business travelers also feel strongly about their  footwear, as three in ten report traveling with a shoe shine kit. Omni Hotels announced the expansion of its renowned Select Guest loyalty program in  ...... Comment?

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How Your Favorite Sneakers Got Their Names - Wall Street JournalTrendy vegan baby shoes from Me in Mind at Psycho Baby - Examiner.com
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 - 00:00:44

How Your Favorite Sneakers Got Their Names Wall Street Journal Sneakerheads instantly recognize the adidas Stan Smith as a footwear icon, but they may not know that Stan Smith himself was a real tennis player who had a pretty nice career. Smith, a Californian, was a three-time tennis All American at USC and picked ...

Examiner.com
Trendy vegan baby shoes from Me in Mind at Psycho Baby
Examiner.com
Me in Mind  Footwear agrees and has decided to go vegan. Devoted to providing Chicagoans with the coolest, funkiest baby products, Psycho Baby is a logical source for Me in Mind's many fun baby shoe designs. From metallic pink sneakers to  ...... Comment?

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Back in the swim - Globe and MailFlorsheim classics get spiffed up - Los Angeles Times
Sunday, 07 Jun 2009 - 08:08:51

Globe and Mail

Back in the swim Globe and Mail, Canada Keep footwear cute (Keds) rather than vamp (heels) and toss on a cardigan as a Slim Aarons-era cover-up. Flower bathing cap optional. 'Guys may not get it, but girls will think it`s cool and quirky,' Saladino says.

Los Angeles Times
Florsheim classics get spiffed up
Los Angeles Times, CA
Florsheim by Duckie Brown encompasses nine traditional  footwear styles: wing tips (with and without laces), plain toe, studded and saddle shoes (all $295) plus loafers ($175), brogues ($395) and boots both in brogue form ($425 and up) and a World War  ...... Comment?

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Going Green fashionably - mydigitalfc.com
Thursday, 04 Jun 2009 - 18:48:21


Going Green fashionably
mydigitalfc.com, India
Since Nike introduced its  footwear-recycling programme, Reuse-A-Shoe, going green has been a key area of focus. In the recent past, Nike won over environmentalists as they designed apparel for athletes in Beijing from 100 per cent recycled polyester.  ...... Comment?

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Daley Ranch Naturalist Hikes June 2009 - North County VoiceVegan shoes that are fun, trendy and classic! OlsenHaus - Examiner.com
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2009 - 18:03:40

Daley Ranch Naturalist Hikes June 2009 North County Voice, CA Bring water, sun hat, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots or treaded footwear. All trails include steep and/or slippery sections. Please do not leave valuables in your car. Steady rain cancels a hike. The hike schedule is also available at ...

Examiner.com
Vegan shoes that are fun, trendy and classic! OlsenHaus
Examiner.com
A little extra comfort is added by the padded insoles included in each pair of shoes, light relief for our feet! The structure in each pair of shoes is well thought out and the end result is chic  eco footwear.... Comment?

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Avengers Assemble! A Look At The Title Graphics For Marvel's ... - Geeks of DoomVegan shoes that are fun, trendy and classic! OlsenHaus - Examiner.com
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2009 - 18:03:40

MTV.com

Avengers Assemble! A Look At The Title Graphics For Marvel`s ... Geeks of Doom, NY Ain`t It Cool News has obtained multiple images of various movie posters and title graphics from a licensing show. Included in the mix are posters for Edgar Wright`s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Johnny Depp`s animated movie Rango, Dreamworks` How to ... First Scott Pilgrim Poster and New Marvel Logos Revealed First Showing `Thor,` `Captain America,` `Iron Man 2` & `Avengers` Movie Logos ... MTV.com Poster Children: Scott Pilgrim and the Avengers! Newsarama Screen Rant - /FILM all 26 news articles

Examiner.com
Vegan shoes that are fun, trendy and classic! OlsenHaus
Examiner.com
A little extra comfort is added by the padded insoles included in each pair of shoes, light relief for our feet! The structure in each pair of shoes is well thought out and the end result is chic  eco footwear.... Comment?

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ASIA TO 'SWITCH' SL INDUSTRIES TO ECO-FRIENDLY SYSTEMS - Daily Mirror
Tuesday, 02 Jun 2009 - 20:44:30


Daily Mirror
ASIA TO 'SWITCH' SL INDUSTRIES TO  ECO-FRIENDLY SYSTEMS
Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka
The targeted industries include clay (which include ceramic, tile, porcelain etc), rubber and plastic, leather and  footwear, coconut (charcoal and coir products) and the tourism enterprise along with supporting service enterprises such as heavy  ...... Comment?

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Hooray for Eco Shower Caps - and Airport Booties - Feelgood Style
Tuesday, 02 Jun 2009 - 06:29:36


Hooray for  Eco Shower Caps - and Airport Booties
Feelgood Style
So they cleverly coordinated the invention of disposable  footwear for airports that meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements. The polyethylene film is free of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), which is in most plastic products and  ...... Comment?

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Very Filmy - Indian Express
Sunday, 31 May 2009 - 23:13:15


Very Filmy
Indian Express, India
A lot of your personality is revealed through the kind of  footwear that you wear. No wonder Kareena Kapoor is very particular about her  footwear. We hear that she sticks to YSL and Christian Louboutin. The slippers that she wears at home are from  ...... Comment?

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