Eco-Friendly Shoes for the Family

We are all doing our part to be a little more eco-friendly: monitoring water usage, driving hybrids and substituting what we can for eco-friendly versions, inclusive of apparel and shoes. Check out the latest and greatest of eco-friendly shoes available now at zappos.com.

Teach your children from the start right, with these Ocean Minded KidsGirls Meilani sandals. Available in a 2-Pack, these toddler sandals are constructed with water-based glue and the footbed and outsole are made of recycled Croslite. If that weren't enough to make the earth smile, the nylon toe post is also made from recycled water bottles. Another youth favorite is Simple Kids Satire-Giraffe lace-up shoes. The washable suede is from an eco-friendly tannery while the laces and lining are made of certified organic cotton. Teach your children about sustainable materials when you show them the outsoles are constructed from old car tires while the foot inserts were made from post-consumer recycled paper. Even the box practices the art of recycling, made of soy-based printing ink, natural latex, starch based glue and recycled paper. Not to mention the shoes come in three adorable giraffe printed colors, so even if they don't wear them for the eco-friendly message, they won't mind wearing them for their oh-so-cute style.

Lead by example with your own pair of eco-friendly kicks. Try Keen's Coronado Printed sneakers. These women lace-up shoes feature a natural canvas upper in a fun floral print. They're made of vulcanized eco-friendly construction and the eyelets are even made from recycled aluminum. Guys can jump on the eco-friendly footwear bandwagon as well by sporting Patagonia Whino Walkers. Made of natural hemp uppers, these casual no lace slip ons are cool and comfortable. They feature a removable foot insert made of 70 percent recycled polyurethane and 100 percent recycled polyester lining. The perfect shoe to sustain all types of outdoor weather, the soles are made of recycled rubber and are durable enough for traction on dry or wet surfaces.