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Who says that eco shoes have to be boring? There seems to be some preconceived that anything eco friendly in terms of fashion is going to be hippyish lacking in colour and just a bit dull. This is definitely not the case with new tecqniques used in the manufacturing of eco fashion being developed all of the time and some great eco shoe brands which manage to balance the need for style, comfort and sustainability so well.

We are loving the colourful range of eco shoes available from Spartoo on  a range of very desireable colours. they are made from sustainable materials including vegetable tanned leather which elimates the harmful chemicals and heavy metals which are used in the traditional process of tanning leather.

These boots are great for brightening up a plain old pair of jeans and adding a bit of colour to your day.

Recyclus Gygy- these bright and fun shoes by El Naturalista are completely biodegradable and 50% of the soles are made from biodegradable materials.

Inua Malada - this colourful patchwork design by Think is made manually and is completely biodegradable.

Two - these ontrend boots by Airstep not only work incredibly well with the seasons folk trend, but are also made of vegetable tanned leather will a gel insert for maximum comfort.

Finding a classic style of shoe that works well with all sorts of casual and smarter outfits for the summer can sometimes be challenging. These Mocassins by Pikolinos combine attention to detail and comfort in a shoes that will go with almost any casual summer outfit. We love the stitching and the neutral, versatile colour. They also have an anatomic sole for maximum comfort.

These shoes have also been made with minimum impact on the environment. Whilst most leather is tanned using a cocktail of chemicals including chromium which are bad for the environment and damaging to the health of those working in the tanneries, these shoes are made using vegetable tanned leather. Tanneries often cause substantial pollution of the air, water and land in surrounding areas. Vegetable tanning uses only natural agents which is much kinder to the environment.

Pikolinos is a Spanish brand with a focus on natural design and artisan manufacturing giving high quality, comfortable shoes that are made with respect for the environment. Their shoes all conform to their three fundemental values which are unique, natural, and authentic. They have a range of shoes available on Spartoo.co.uk including sandals, court shoes and boots.