Vegan Shoe Love

I used to be a shoe hussy, but over the last several years, I've been happy with a smaller, simple collection of shoes. Having developed plantar fasciitis a few years ago, I've learned the importance of wearing shoes that are good for my feet.

My most recent acquirement are the Cherry Mesh from Jambu's vegan collection. I rarely wear any shoes that cover my heel completely because I tend to get blisters on my heels very easily. So, I always look for comfy shoes that either have a small strap on the back or no back at all. These had the added bonus of being appropriate for work, too. I can't wear sandals to work, but these are about as close as I can get to sandals. Plus, you can see my latest tattoo when I'm wearing them! They're super comfortable, too. I often have to walk a lot at work and the soft, squishy sole is heaven to my feet. Aren't they cute shoes?


Besides all of that, Jambu is a pretty eco-friendly company. The outsoles are made from partially recycled material and all of their packaging is recycled and recyclable. They have eliminated plastic bags, so when you open up a box of their shoes, you'll find each shoe in a compostable, biodegradable bag made of corn. They're the perfect size to use as poop bags!
Then there is my obsession with Chacos. If I could, I would live in my Chaco sandals year round, but alas, Wisconsin does not make for year round sandal wearing. They make several vegan shoes, of which I own four styles. Their Flips are the only flip flops I can wear without being in pain because they have excellent arch support. Thankfully, they make a ton of cute colors and come out with new ones each year.For hiking and longer walks, I wear my Z/1's or ZX/1's. The straps are adjustable, so you can make them fit your foot perfectly. Like the Flips, the arch support is excellent and if the straps or soles wear out, you can send them in to be Rechaco'd. Like the Flips, they also come in a lot of cute colors.Their Redrock Mesh shoes are some of the only shoes I've been able to wear without getting blisters on my heels. Unlike a lot of shoes, they breathe really well and have great soles for hiking.For around the house, you'll usually find me wearing Flips during the warm months. In the cold months, I turn to Crocs. Sure, they're not the most attractive shoes, but I find their awkwardness oddly endearing. They're also very kind to my feet, especially when I'm standing on the hard tile floor in our kitchen, baking pup treats. As much as I used to love going barefoot, I've found that it now puts me in pain, so my Flips & Crocs are the next best thing.Do you have a favorite brand, style or preference of footwear? I'd love to hear about it!