Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com
I am looking for an everyday, comfortable, natural shoe.
I came across a brand called “El Naturalista” and was wondering if you heard of them (didn’t see them mentioned in any blogs here). The pair I am looking at is made of vegetable tanned leather upper with A ” cushioned, recycled, carbon insole and recycled rubber outsole.” I was wondering what you thought of this.
Also found the Vivobarefoot shoe, and the Vibram Five Fingers shoes, which are supposed to be better for your feet and are close to walking barefoot…but I don’t know about the materials and wonder if you know of these and what you think. I would like to try a pair since they were recommended for relieving back pain.
How natural should we get with shoes? How important is it? It’s hard to find shoes made of natural materials that are affordable too… Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
Yes, it is hard to find affordable shoes made with natural materials.
Personally, I spend the extra money and just get fewer pairs of shoes, because toxic chemicals outgassing from shoes can be absorbed through your skin.
El Naturalista sounds good from the description.
Don’t know the other brands and couldn’t find any materials listed on their websites. The photos look like synthetics for both of them.
