SAOLA is a new French brand making slick sneakers from recycled material and algae foam.
One thing I've learned over the years of writing about sustainable fashion for TreeHugger is that eco-friendly shoe manufacturers are few and far between. It's easy to find companies making yoga gear out of plastic water bottles and shirts out of organic cotton at reasonable price points, but it's very difficult to find shoes that are attractive, affordable, and eco-friendly in every stage of production.
That's why it has been more than two years since I compiled a list of 9 ethical casual shoes and sneakers. I just haven't come across many others since then. But recently I discovered SAOLA, and am so impressed by what this new French company is doing that I wanted to share with TreeHugger readers.
© SAOLA -- Men's Cannon in camel (used with permission)
