Earth Shoes

In the shoe industry since the early seventies, Earth has prided itself on its socially responsible attitude. Although their shoes are manufactured in China, the company takes a high level of interest in their employees' welfare. They make sure that Earth shoes workers enjoy a high standard of living.

The company also manufactures animal-friendly vegan shoes. You can be sure that when you buy your footwear from Earth, you won't be endangering the planet or anyone who lives on it.

Healthy Shoes from Earth

One of Earth's biggest selling points is the "healthy shoe"--a shoe which helps your posture and uses negative heel technology to promote a natural way of walking. The idea behind these shoes is that the wearer feels almost as if they were walking barefoot. Other companies offer shoes with similar benefits, but no two companies do it exactly the same.

The special heel in these shoes has another benefit too! It positions the body almost as if the wearer were walking on an incline, meaning you'll burn more calories when you walk!

Negative Heel Technology shoes are particularly suitable for people who suffer from back or foot pain. The Earth website is filled with testimonials from satisfied customers who have found that the shoes increase their mobility and improve their posture.

Don't expect these changes to happen overnight, though. The different posture which Earth shoes force you to adopt can take a little bit of getting used to. The company recommends that those who are new to Negative Heel Technology should start off by wearing the shoes for short periods of time at first, building up gradually. Women who are used to walking in heels may find the new way of walking particularly strange at first. Long use of high heels can actually shorten the tendons in the legs, making it more difficult to walk naturally.

Vegan Shoes

Earth's vegan shoes are designed with those who don't wish to wear animal skins in mind. Instead of leather, these shoes are made from a high-quality microfiber which looks and feels like leather, but hasn't come from an animal.

You'll find vegan footwear to suit almost any occasion at Earth, and the company take great pride in their commitment to using materials which do not exploit animals.

Earth Apparel

When Earth shoes started out in the seventies, they concentrated on manufacturing shoes only. Since the recent relaunch, however, the company has branched out into apparel such as sweaters and outerwear. All of the apparel is made from organic materials such as hemp.

Continuing with the environmentally friendly theme, you'll also find Earth branded dishwashing liquid and all-purpose cleaner. You'll also find a selection of health and beauty items such as essential oils, vitamins, face masks, and lip balms.

More Than Just Shoes

They started off as a shoe retailer, but these days Earth is about much more than just shoes-–or apparel or beauty items. At the Earth website you'll also find a lively discussion forum where you can chat about environmental issues or just shoes in general!