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Keds Green Kicks – Verdict: Comfortable. |
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| By Steve Balogh in Green Living, Green Products | July 23, 2009 | ||
My wife was recently given the opportunity to try out the new Keds Green Label sneakers. These Keds feature organic cotton, partially recycled materials, and nickel-free eyelets. Here’s the full scoop from their website:
- Friendly organic cotton uppers for a healthier environment
- Recycled rubber to help reduce waste; We use 20% recycled rubber in our outsoles
- Eye-catching colors made from non-toxic inks & dyes that help decrease the harmful impact to our atmosphere
- Nickel free eyelets, ISO-9001 certified factory and recycled insoles
- Shoe laces made from 100% recycled PET (water bottles)
The shoes arrived about two weeks ago, and they came right out of the (post-consumer recycled corrugated cardboard) box and onto her feet. Since then, they’ve been on walks, working on the lawn, and veggie garden. They look well worn already. That is a seal of approval! She says that the shoes are light and very comfortable.
Keds has been making shoes for over 93 years now. It is excellent to see them offer a environmentally friendly alternative.
The lace up shoes come in white, black, green, and white. The Meadow Moc shoes come in light blue or white. All are available for $55.00 (as of July 23, 2009). Until July 27th, enter the code “SAVETEN” at checkout for $10 off and free shipping!
They are available online, or look for them in a shoe store near you.
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CSR said,
It would be nice to hear where they are made and whether those who make them get a living wage for their work–including the folks who pick that organic cotton… “Sustainable” has to be all along the supply chain, not just at the two ends of raw materials and wealthy consumers.
ISO 9001 Training said,
ISO-9001 certified factory and recycled insoles- that is amazing! Keep up the great production.