MBT Shoes & Comfort Shoes

This hand sewn cobbler stitched slip-on has breathable faux suede upper. And it's just as nice inside, with completely padded collar, mesh lining for added breathability, and sure-fitting elasticized stretch gores. Pull-on tab for easy-on. Rugged grip sole made of natural latex rubber. Available Colors: Black Microfiber, Safari Tan Microfiber.

Earth Shoes was developed by Anne Kalso, a yoga instructor in Copenhagen, in the late 1950s, and made it to the U.S. in the early 1970s. Perfect timing, as the “hippie” movement was in full swing. People were actively looking for something better for their health, and the environment. Today Earth Shoes are back to serve multi-generations as the “green” movement is once again pulling attention to healthy and eco-friendly products.

What is an Earth Shoe?
Ms. Kalso developed her shoes with the theory that the heel strikes first and bears the most weight. A tall heeled shoe (stilettos for example), force the body’s weight onto the ball of the foot, sometimes causing irreparable damage to the bursa, causing bunions to develop and putting a great strain on the back and pelvis. Ms. Kalso’s solution became part of the hippie counter-culture where a shoe with a negative heel was as fashionable as the Jesus sandal.

Today’s Earth Shoe sports the title of Kalso® Negative Heel Technology™, a specific 3.7 degree incline is created in each shoe that causes the body’s weight to shift more towards the heel. The result is an alignment of the posture from the feet up mimicking the yogic Tadasana, or mountain, pose where the toes are slightly elevated from the heel.

Available in a wide variety of styles and colors the Earth Shoe can be worn for day-to-day footwear needs or for the athletic individual. The new Kalso Lite offers a highly breathable exterior combined with a lightweight and flexible base, it is part of the new Earth Vegan collection of animal friendly shoes.

The Vegan Earth Shoe
Earth Shoe works under the Vegan Society to produce their Earth Vegan collection. The Vegan shoes do not use any animal or animal by-products within the design and the manufacturing, including the elimination of animal testing. Materials such a microfiber, faux suede, hemp, nylon, neoprene, faux fleece and more make up the variety of this collection ranging from boots to sandals to running shoes.