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Vegan Shoe Review: Patagonia Advocate Chukka

Vegan Shoe Review: Patagonia Advocate Chukka

By Becky Striepe on November 12, 2012

Shopping for a vegan shoe can be a little bit frustrating, but Planet Shoes and Patagonia makes it a lot easier.

Category: Clothes+Accessories, Living | Tags: Patagonia, Patagonia Advocate Week, shoe shopping, shoes, vegan shoe, vegan shoe review, vegan shoes

How-to: Repair Old Shoes with Decoupage

How-to: Repair Old Shoes with Decoupage

By Karen Riley on April 18, 2012

As a lover of shoes, it can be a real bummer when a favorite pair meets with a tear or fray. But have no fear: in a case like this you don’t have to be a cobbler to remedy this pedestrian problem. Give your shoes a whole new look – turn them into a work of art!

Category: Craft Recycled, DIY, Living | Tags: Art, decoupaged shoes, DIY, how to cover shoes, repair, shoe repair, shoes, thrift shopping

Shoe Review: Patagonia's The Advocate

Shoe Review: Patagonia’s The Advocate

By Becky Striepe on November 16, 2011

We’re in the middle of Patagonia Advocate week! Until November 21st, Patagonia will be donating $10 to the Appalachian Mountain Club for every pair of Patagonia shoes they sell at Planet Shoes. The Appalachian Mountain Club is all about protecting the Appalachian wilderness through education and direct action. Their volunteers run workshops, classes, outreach, and [...]

Category: Clothes+Accessories, Living | Tags: charitable causes, charity, corporate social responsibility, corporate waste, CSR, giving back, Patagonia, Patagonia Advocate Week, shoes

Giveaway: Win a Pair of Eco-Friendly Shoes from Patagonia!

Giveaway: Win a Pair of Eco-Friendly Shoes from Patagonia!

By Becky Striepe on November 7, 2011

The folks at Patagonia have teamed up with PlanetShoes.com to launch Patagonia Advocate week, and they’re giving away a pair of shoes to one lucky Green Upgrader reader to help spread the word!

Category: Clothes+Accessories, Living | Tags: Appalachian Mountain Club, charity, donation, eco-friendly shoes, giveaway, Patagonia, shoes

Don't Replace! Repair Old Shoes to Save Resources and Cash

Don’t Replace! Repair Old Shoes to Save Resources and Cash

By Becky Striepe on October 14, 2011

Footwear is one of those areas where I have a hard time. As a vegan and someone concerned about my environmental impact, it’s tough sometimes to find shoes that are as green as I want them to be. Shoes can have quite the eco-footprint (get it?). From the fabrics and dyes to the glues and labor to make them, it’s tricky to find eco-friendly shoes.

Category: Living, Shopping+Services | Tags: boots, cobbler, reuse, shoe repair, shoes

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