Whether Dad’s more concerned with style or comfort when it comes to shoes, eco-friendly shoe manufacturers kigo footwear and Okabashi have the right stuff to keep him walking and looking great this summer.
The unisex slip-on kigo shel from kigo footwear provides minimal yet complete foot coverage. Dad can wear them around the house, while doing errands and even while exercising! The shoes are constructed of quality eco-friendly materials including post-consumer uppers and liners, water-based adhesives, non-toxic dyes and water resistant treatments, and recycled and biodegradable packaging.
“We are committed to making shoes that are stylish enough for everyday wear, sturdy enough for athletics and constructed to be good for the Earth and the body,” said Kristin Parker, co-founder of kigo footwear. “We really listen to kigo wearers, and [our lines] hit their needs and our goals. It’s a win for everyone,” she says, especially any active dad.
At Okabashi, their aim is all about comfort and recycling. The vegan-friendly company has created a new line for Dad called The Glide, with an ergonomic footbed and massaging insoles that have been endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.
By the numbers, Okabashi shoes are 100 percent recyclable and contain 30 percent recycled material. They contain antimicrobial agents, are water proof and odor resistant, and are actually made in the United States, unlike 98 percent of shoes currently sold in the U.S., greatly reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
Even better, almost all of Okabashi materials can be reused for new shoes, and they partner with other companies to turn what cannot be reused into industrial mats and roofing.
Find out more about keeping Dad’s feet—and the environment—as happy as can be this Father’s Day by visiting www.kigofootwear.com and www.okabashi.com.
