shoes
Vegan Shoe Review: Patagonia Advocate Chukka
Shopping for a vegan shoe can be a little bit frustrating, but Planet Shoes and Patagonia makes it a lot easier.
How-to: Repair Old Shoes with Decoupage
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!
Shoe Review: Patagonia’s The Advocate
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 [...]
Giveaway: Win a Pair of Eco-Friendly Shoes from Patagonia!
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!
Don’t Replace! Repair Old Shoes to Save Resources and Cash
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.

















