Comments on: Out of the seat and onto our feet. But is walking really plastic-free? http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Madz http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-12704 Madz Mon, 10 May 2010 23:18:10 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-12704 I think I have the same problem as you with my feet! i used to have a pair of ECOsneaks but IMHO they sucked, no support for my poor underdeveloped feet. I have a pair of Brooks Mogos now, quite by accident as I went to get a consult from a podiatrist at a specialists shoe shop a couple of months ago and they ARE GREAT. It also appears that Brooks atleast tries to be an environmentally responsible company.. .-= Madz´s last blog ..<a href="http://taiao.blogspot.com/2010/05/week-18-big-fat-plastic-confession.html" rel="nofollow">WEEK 18: Big FAT plastic confession</a> =-. I think I have the same problem as you with my feet! i used to have a pair of ECOsneaks but IMHO they sucked, no support for my poor underdeveloped feet. I have a pair of Brooks Mogos now, quite by accident as I went to get a consult from a podiatrist at a specialists shoe shop a couple of months ago and they ARE GREAT. It also appears that Brooks atleast tries to be an environmentally responsible company..
.-= Madz´s last blog ..WEEK 18: Big FAT plastic confession =-.

]]> By: islandveggie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5981 islandveggie Fri, 08 May 2009 20:35:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5981 I think my birkenstocks are made with cork but I'd have to check. They have held up for 4 summers of hiking so far and still going strong :) I think my birkenstocks are made with cork but I’d have to check. They have held up for 4 summers of hiking so far and still going strong :)

]]> By: Paul D http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5965 Paul D Thu, 07 May 2009 23:25:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5965 Great shoe discussion. One important point you didn't cover relates to the country of origin of the shoes and/or the shoe materials. Third-world countries tend to put very little emphasis on environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Thus they may dump waste streams directly into rivers, discard hazardous waste into landfills, or discharge toxic gases into the air. Thus when you buy a shoe made in such ways, you are a part of the world environmental degradation problem. Great shoe discussion. One important point you didn’t cover relates to the country of origin of the shoes and/or the shoe materials. Third-world countries tend to put very little emphasis on environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Thus they may dump waste streams directly into rivers, discard hazardous waste into landfills, or discharge toxic gases into the air. Thus when you buy a shoe made in such ways, you are a part of the world environmental degradation problem.

]]> By: Andrew http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5957 Andrew Thu, 07 May 2009 20:45:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5957 I bought a pair of END running shoes just two weeks backs and so far they've been a huge hit with me. The particular model I bought, the OTG, is super lite weight which in this case means it won't give any protection at all in the rain, but like I'm going to actually convince myself to run in the rain. They're also super attractive shoes that I've found myself wearing out and about. <br /><br /><br />Also, it's worthwhile to note that they don't just use recycled plastics and have donation drives lined-up. According to Zappos, they current output at least 95% less manufacturing waste than the typical manufacturer. Even better for us plastic haters, they've removed a large plastic component many running shoes have called the "shank" (which also helps reduce steel waste as a shank mold is made for every size of every model of shoe). They've ultimate goal isn't just to make a compostable shoe but to make a shoe that doesn't use any glue what-so-ever. Sounds pretty crazy to me yet exciting. If you ever find yourself purchasing new shoes, I really recommend the END brand. I bought a pair of END running shoes just two weeks backs and so far they’ve been a huge hit with me. The particular model I bought, the OTG, is super lite weight which in this case means it won’t give any protection at all in the rain, but like I’m going to actually convince myself to run in the rain. They’re also super attractive shoes that I’ve found myself wearing out and about.

Also, it’s worthwhile to note that they don’t just use recycled plastics and have donation drives lined-up. According to Zappos, they current output at least 95% less manufacturing waste than the typical manufacturer. Even better for us plastic haters, they’ve removed a large plastic component many running shoes have called the “shank” (which also helps reduce steel waste as a shank mold is made for every size of every model of shoe). They’ve ultimate goal isn’t just to make a compostable shoe but to make a shoe that doesn’t use any glue what-so-ever. Sounds pretty crazy to me yet exciting. If you ever find yourself purchasing new shoes, I really recommend the END brand.

]]> By: Clif http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5952 Clif Thu, 07 May 2009 18:49:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5952 By the way, did you see this Daily Mail article pooh-poohing running shoes and making a case for the bare foot? Not that we could go barefoot in the city, but it does give you pause about all the claims for running shoe features.<br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1170253/The-painful-truth-trainers-Are-expensive-running-shoes-waste-money.html By the way, did you see this Daily Mail article pooh-poohing running shoes and making a case for the bare foot? Not that we could go barefoot in the city, but it does give you pause about all the claims for running shoe features.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1170253/The-painful-truth-trainers-Are-expensive-running-shoes-waste-money.html

]]> By: M http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5951 M Thu, 07 May 2009 18:32:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5951 In addition to the "walking is not totally plastic-free" I would also mention that I wear through shoes SO much faster now that I walk more. Unfortunately nearly all of my walking is on concrete which wears down shoes pretty quickly when compared to something like carpet.<br /><br />With that said, I have a couple of pairs of Simple shoes, which I really love. They are, well, simple, I appreciate the materials used and they are super comfy for someone like me who is not willing to endure pain for "cuteness". I need to walk to get places and pain from my shoes is not part of my plan. I'd also recommend looking into shoes that can be repaired or specifically seeking out a shoe repair shop in your area. A good shop can help extend the life of your shoes. I wish this idea would catch on not only in terms of getting better and more shoe repair places, but also when it comes to the manufacturers constructing the shoes with this in mind.<br /><br />I also love not wearing shoes, but again, with the concrete and all of the hazards that come along with it & city life (broken glass, metal, razors, syringes) and the fact that many walkways are not shielded from the sun in any way, so the concrete is blazing hot, I almost never get out without shoes on :/ In addition to the "walking is not totally plastic-free" I would also mention that I wear through shoes SO much faster now that I walk more. Unfortunately nearly all of my walking is on concrete which wears down shoes pretty quickly when compared to something like carpet.

With that said, I have a couple of pairs of Simple shoes, which I really love. They are, well, simple, I appreciate the materials used and they are super comfy for someone like me who is not willing to endure pain for "cuteness". I need to walk to get places and pain from my shoes is not part of my plan. I'd also recommend looking into shoes that can be repaired or specifically seeking out a shoe repair shop in your area. A good shop can help extend the life of your shoes. I wish this idea would catch on not only in terms of getting better and more shoe repair places, but also when it comes to the manufacturers constructing the shoes with this in mind.

I also love not wearing shoes, but again, with the concrete and all of the hazards that come along with it & city life (broken glass, metal, razors, syringes) and the fact that many walkways are not shielded from the sun in any way, so the concrete is blazing hot, I almost never get out without shoes on :/

]]> By: CatMominPhilly http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5950 CatMominPhilly Thu, 07 May 2009 11:26:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5950 http://www.philly.com/philly/green/20090507_That_plastic_bag_could_soon_cost_<br />you_in_Phila_.html http://www.philly.com/philly/green/20090507_That_plastic_bag_could_soon_cost_
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]]> By: CatMominPhilly http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5949 CatMominPhilly Thu, 07 May 2009 11:25:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5949 http://www.philly.com/philly/green/20090507_That_plastic_bag_could_soon_cost_you_in_Phila_.html<br /><br /><br />Check this out Beth. http://www.philly.com/philly/green/20090507_That_plastic_bag_could_soon_cost_you_in_Phila_.html

Check this out Beth.

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5948 Anonymous Thu, 07 May 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5948 What about produce. Like berries that are in plastic containers, or grapes in plastic bags? What about produce. Like berries that are in plastic containers, or grapes in plastic bags?

]]> By: Martin AKA PlasticLess http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/05/out-of-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is/comment-page-1/#comment-5944 Martin AKA PlasticLess Wed, 06 May 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/05/out-of-the-seat-and-onto-our-feet-but-is-walking-really-plastic-free/#comment-5944 FairDealTrading.com has canvas sneakers with natural rubber soles and they also have all rubber flip flops. <br /><br />I have to do some more homework about natural rubber but it is a renewable resource. FairDealTrading.com has canvas sneakers with natural rubber soles and they also have all rubber flip flops.

I have to do some more homework about natural rubber but it is a renewable resource.

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