Down to earth

Okay, so you want to do something positive for the planet but you are not sure of how to live up to that just yet. While others are going green, start by recycling trash and buying products that will make turn you into an eco-princess.

Just like Terra Plana, a Brit brand that started the innovative eco footwear revolution, which embodies an emerging sense of environmental friendliness. As a 2007 award winner for Ethical Product of the year, they live by the mantra of encouraging everyone to dream of living in a sustainable world.

Oh, to add more brownie points to Terra Plana, the brand believes that “sustainable shoes are like the stars, we may never succeed in making them, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, we use them as our guides, and by following them, we reach our destiny."

Expect materials to be made of chrome-free leathers, vegetable-tanned leathers, recycled materials, pure latex soling materials, recycled rubber soles, recycled foam foot beds and the re-woven e-leather. Ingenious, indeed.

Styles range from eclectic to funky, without looking like hippie hemp sandals. Mumbai is a modern espadrille with a folded stitch detail on the toe. It’s super comfortable, thanks to the flexible sole, which is seriously light. Choose from black, red or beige, it’s a great all-round and easy-to-wear flat to be worn with shorts, jeans or even to work.

The Grass flat by Terra Plana combines simple elegance with modern design. Stitched detailing and a suede-wrapped heel give a luxurious handmade feel. This is my favorite pair of black shoes because I can wear it with anything from shorts, capris and even a formal dress.

For those in love with sexy pumps, Juniper is a great shoe to team with jeans and with this season’s black opaques. Available in red, green and quilt, it features sophisticated stitching detail and an ergonomic high heel.

To dress your feet up, Terra Plana’s shoes help you walk your eco-friendly talk, literally. It effortlessly blends comfort and an urban-style into a smart eco-chic look.

Even though you are far from being Bono or Angelina Jolie, at least you can walk the earth with a clear conscience.

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Terra Plana is available at Res Toe Run TriNoma, Gateway and Ayala Center Cebu.