Shoes that are creating their own path in our world Part 3

Vibram Five Fingers


These are the shoes to wear if you don’t like wearing shoes! Vibram Five Fingers were made to protect our feet while giving them the freedom to biomechanically perform as they were naturally designed to. Before Five Fingers were introduced Vibram was known for their rubber soles introduced in 1935. Vitale Bramani, the grandson of the founder of Vibram, came up with the idea of inventing a shoe that simulates being barefoot. With a team of researchers and engineers, this grandson and grandfather duo, created Five Fingers and their popularity spread all over the world! These shoes promote muscle development and range of motion in feet and ankles as well as body awareness to our surroundings and the function of our feet. They come in several different styles for different activities as well as different colors for different personalities. Check them out at www.vibramfivefingers.com.

Shoes that are creating their own path in our world Part 2

Simple Shoes

This shoe company has come along way since opening in 1991. The Simple shoes that we know and love today are not at all the same shoes from the 90’s. For about 13 years Simple was just like every other shoe company out there. But in 2004 Simple Shoes had an epiphany and decided to take on the challenge of providing eco friendly shoes to the public. They started small with 2 different styles in 2005 called their ‘Green Toe’ collection. These shoes where a hit and as soon as the ball was rolling for Simple there was no stopping it. Over the past few years Simple has produced with even more shoes that incorporate natural and sustainable materials into their products. In 2006, Simple set a new goal to become a 100% sustainable company. This was a huge step for any company, and a very exciting one at that. In 2007, they took it one step further (we didn’t think it was possible!). Simple shoes started to use recycled materials as well as products found naturally in our world. So now, old tires can gather dirt on people’s feet instead of in a dump. To learn more about Simple Shoes visit www.simpleshoes.com.