Pledge to be green and stylish this Earth Day by adding environmentally-friendly footwear to your shoe closet.  ShoesTV has the top fashion-forward styles that leave a softer footprint on our planet.  With all-natural, recycled, and even biodegradable materials, these shoes will make you look great and feel even better for caring for the Earth, all the way down to your toes. 

olsen Haus’ “Key West”

Made environmentally-friendly with recycled faux suede, the olsen Haus “Key West” is show-stopping for spring. The peach upper is a unique neutral tone, while the hot pink ankle strap creates a burst of color and style. With a 4.5 inch heel and 1 inch platform, this sexy platform sandal pump is a must-have accessory for Earth Day. The “Key West” is also available in grey/ yellow and black/ turquoise, and retails at $255 at www.olsenhaus.com.

Zoe & Zac’s “Sweet Pea Boot”

Zoe & Zac, exclusively at Payless, aims to create “fresh green fashion” through their fun, Earth-friendly styles, like the “Sweet Pea Boot”.  This cute and casual bootie is created with organic cotton that is grown without pesticides or fertilizers to help protect people and the planet.  The rubber outsole provides support, and contains recycled material to help reduce waste.   Available at select Payless ShoeSource stores, the Zoe & Zac “Sweet Pea Boot” retails at $34.99. Learn more about the brand at www.zoeandzac.com.

 Naya’s  “Samara”

Naya’s “Samara” is a casual sandal made with a vegetable-tanned leather upper and ½ inch bamboo heel.  The zip-back, open-toe shoe features a toe loop and a ruched vamp strap with large leaf detail.  This stylish flat is not only good for the Earth, but also comfortable on your feet with a cushioned insole and ankle-strap support.  The “Samara” is also available in black, giglio tan, and palmetto (green), and retails at $130. For details visit www.nayashoes.com.

Charmoné’s “Paola”

The “Paola” is the newest platform pump from Charmoné.  The sling back peep toe heel is high fashion and drama in patent black with a hot pink, snakeskin-like accent.  Made with vegan, eco-friendly materials at a women-owned factory in Colombia, the “Paola” is the perfect shoe for a night on the town this Earth Day. Charmoné’s “Paola” retails at $179 and is available at www.charmone.com. 

Greenbees “Thencha” in Rustic

Greenbees keeps recycled tires out of landfills by recycling them into shoe soles, like the sole of the “Thencha” boot.  This boot mixes the fashions of a sleek equestrian riding boot and a rugged, comfortable cowboy boot.  The artisan-made shoe is constructed from formaldehyde-free dyed leather, and stitched in the traditional Laredo style.  The “Thencha” is also available in black and retails at $300.  Check them out at www.shopgreenbees.com. 

Form & Fauna “Havana” in Crème

 The Form & Fauna “Havana” is a new take on the classic pump silhouette.  The crème, open-toe, platform pump is created with “peace silk,” ensuring no caterpillars were harmed.  Light tan scrap alder wood is sculpted to create the modern-art 4 inch heel, with a square frame and rounded inside edge to add some flair.  The “Havana” is also available in black with a medium-brown alder wood heel and retails at $265.  You can learn more at www.formandfauna.com.

By Devon Rennie for ShoesTV

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