Simple Shoes – shoes for a happy planet


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This CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, THE WINNER IS MINXY MIMI!

Their tagline reads, “Shoes for a happy planet.” The company Simple Shoes is all about sustainability, and it doesn’t take you more than 5 seconds on their website to know that they’re way serious about creating shoes that are eco-friendly. I admit, when a company preaches green I always wonder if style and comfort is sacrificed or they’re claiming more than they actually do.

In this case, simply put, Simple shoes are the real deal. Not only are they passionate about creating awesome shoes that feel great and look nice too, but they also hold sustainability on an equal scale. They have a video on their site that actually explains it better than I could with a dose of self-effacing humor.

My son has been wearing the Bike tire shoe for the past month. Made with all reused materials such as hemp and car tires, not only does he love it, but he runs around like he’s Lightning McQueen of Cars fame. My infant son wears the delightful slippers, Green Piggies, that are 100 percent sustainable. Numerous of times I’ve had fellow moms compliment on the slippers, with many thinking it’s one of the other known brands. When I explain to them that my son’s slippers are the most eco-friendly around, it doesn’t take long before they ask for the company’s website.
Simple shoes have also made it easy to categorize their products by three simple rankings: Good, Better, Best. With each shoe they not only describe in detail its composition, but also scale its sustainability. This is the kind of transparency lacking in a lot of consumer goods, so it’s refreshing to see a shoe company creating a high standard for others to follow.
Because of their avid commitment to sustainability, this has been one of the easier products to love. I honestly feel like it’s an added bonus that the shoes actually fit well, look fashionable and are durable. The conclusion is simple:

Simple is graciously giving away ONE pair of shoes to ONE lucky randomly drawn Does Mommy Love It? reader. To enter, go visit Simple , pick out a favorite pair and then leave a comment on this post. For additional entries:

1) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

2) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? and then leave a comment stating you did so.

3) Follow us on Twitter and leave a comment stating you did so along with your twitter name.

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment back with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

Contest ends Midnight of December 5th, 2008.

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166 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. amandasueNo Gravatar

    I think the underlay slippers in grey/pink are cute!

    November 17th, 2008

  2. HeidiNo Gravatar

    I love the Avocatoe Hemp shoes in black and I’ve been looking for something good for the colder months! Thanks for the chance to win.

    November 17th, 2008

  3. HeidiNo Gravatar

    I’m subscribed, second entry. Thanks again!

    November 17th, 2008

  4. BabaNo Gravatar

    Love the Satire Hemp Shoes in white. Eco Friendly is great!

    November 17th, 2008

  5. BabaNo Gravatar

    I subscribe!

    November 17th, 2008

  6. BabaNo Gravatar

    Am following you on twitter!

    November 17th, 2008

  7. BabaNo Gravatar

    I have your button too!

    http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/

    November 17th, 2008

  8. tammy bNo Gravatar

    i’m into the Layaway in dark earth right now!

    November 17th, 2008

  9. tammy bNo Gravatar

    i’m tambee on twitter, but for the life of me i can’t ever get the search to work so i can’t follow you!

    November 17th, 2008

  10. MeganNo Gravatar

    I like the Infant’s Weebit-Infant’s Green shoes. So cute! THanks for the chance to win!

    November 17th, 2008

  11. StevieNo Gravatar

    I expected to just find kids’ shoes, and was pleasantly surprized to find adult shoes too! I love the Avocatoe-Hemp in chocolate. And they look so comfy!

    November 17th, 2008

  12. StevieNo Gravatar

    I subscribe, too.

    November 17th, 2008

  13. MelodyNo Gravatar

    Ooh, I love the red Jumper leather shoes. Very Birkenstock-esque.

    November 17th, 2008

  14. MelodyNo Gravatar

    P.S.–I just subscribed to your RSS feed.

    November 17th, 2008

  15. CCNo Gravatar

    I LOVE the Women’s Avocatoe-Hemp shoes!

    November 17th, 2008

  16. ReizaNo Gravatar

    I like the Toddler’s Macaroon-Little Kid’s.

    November 17th, 2008

  17. Rachel WattsNo Gravatar

    I like the avovatoe hemp. Looks nice and comfortable.

    November 17th, 2008

  18. Brooke D.No Gravatar

    I love the Macaroon-Little Kid’s in Strawberry Ice! They are very cute and simple and my little one would love them! Thank you so much!

    November 17th, 2008

  19. Brooke D.No Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber now too! Thanks!

    November 17th, 2008

  20. Brooke D.No Gravatar

    I have your button!

    November 17th, 2008

  21. JessicaNo Gravatar

    I am in love with the Toematillo.

    November 17th, 2008

  22. JessicaNo Gravatar

    I am a subscriber.

    November 17th, 2008

  23. JamieNo Gravatar

    I love the Women’s Overlay slipper. Those look perfect for wearing around the house. I fell down my stairs on Sunday in my sock feet so it is time to invest in some slippers soon!

    November 17th, 2008

  24. MegNo Gravatar

    Love the weebit’s infant shoes in amphora…so cute!

    November 17th, 2008

  25. Marla TavianoNo Gravatar

    Big kids–macaroon. So cute. I just got a pair of Simple slip-ons for me at the thrift store for $1. I LOVE them!!

    November 17th, 2008

  26. Marla TavianoNo Gravatar

    I’m following you now on Twitter (marlataviano).

    November 17th, 2008

  27. CarolsueNo Gravatar

    I’d love to win the Big Kids Macaroon, Smokey Grape, in a size 2.
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    November 17th, 2008

  28. CarolsueNo Gravatar

    I am subscribed.
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    November 17th, 2008

  29. StacyNo Gravatar

    The Satire-leather ones are cute.

    November 17th, 2008

  30. CarolsueNo Gravatar

    I put the contest on my list of contests on my blog
    http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html
    digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

    November 17th, 2008

  31. CarolsueNo Gravatar

    I e-mailed five of my friends about the contest.
    digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

    November 17th, 2008

  32. CarolsueNo Gravatar

    Your button is on my Blog.
    http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/

    November 17th, 2008

  33. KatieNo Gravatar

    The Women’s Chocolate Toemale is awesome!

    November 17th, 2008

  34. gaithaNo Gravatar

    I like the underlay womens slippers in grey.
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    November 17th, 2008

  35. gaithaNo Gravatar

    I am a subscriber.
    ggp42304(at)gmail(dotcom)

    November 17th, 2008

  36. Nancy JNo Gravatar

    My favorite Infant’s Weebit Amphora These are cute and look so comfortable

    November 17th, 2008

  37. Nancy JNo Gravatar

    I’m subscribed

    November 17th, 2008

  38. Nancy JNo Gravatar

    I follow on twitter
    username nanja46

    November 17th, 2008

  39. Nancy JNo Gravatar

    Button on my sidebar here

    November 17th, 2008

  40. MaryBeth INo Gravatar

    Love Macaroon-Little Kid’s in a size 12

    November 17th, 2008

  41. Cori WestphalNo Gravatar

    I really like the Women’s Satire- Hemp Multi in Black Multi. Thanks for the great contest!

    November 17th, 2008

  42. MaryBeth INo Gravatar

    I am a current subscriber

    November 17th, 2008

  43. Cori WestphalNo Gravatar

    I’m also a subscriber, thanks!

    November 17th, 2008

  44. MaryBeth INo Gravatar

    added your button

    November 17th, 2008

  45. SherryNo Gravatar

    I’m looking at the Weebit-Infant’s shoe in Rose for our newest little one.

    November 17th, 2008

  46. SherryNo Gravatar

    i subscribe via email, thanks.

    November 17th, 2008

  47. SherryNo Gravatar

    I follow you on Twitter – Sherrylinn

    November 17th, 2008

  48. michelleNo Gravatar

    women’s totem hemp, black size 9.5. i love these shoes!

    November 17th, 2008

  49. JulieNo Gravatar

    I really like the women’s Cartwheel-Certified Suede in black…looks comfy and cute…besides being earth-friendly!!

    November 17th, 2008

  50. Minxy MimiNo Gravatar

    I like the Satire Hemp!
    I love simple shoes, they are awesome!
    mimibunny31@gmail.com

    November 17th, 2008

  51. Minxy MimiNo Gravatar

    I am a subscriber!
    mimibunny31@gmail.com

    November 17th, 2008

  52. AnnaNo Gravatar

    too cute!

    November 17th, 2008

  53. AnnaNo Gravatar

    i’m subscribed

    November 17th, 2008

  54. AnnaNo Gravatar

    and…i have you button on my blog :)

    November 17th, 2008

  55. Meg TNo Gravatar

    I would wear the GT Janes-Organic Cotton-EVERYDAY!! These are so cute, and what a great eco-minded company! Thanks!

    November 17th, 2008

  56. Meg TNo Gravatar

    Im a subscriber!

    November 17th, 2008

  57. Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom)No Gravatar

    Carat-Certified Suede are totally cute!

    November 17th, 2008

  58. Kari A.No Gravatar

    My favorite is the Women’s Cartwheel-Certified Suede in Classic Taupe.

    November 18th, 2008

  59. RebeccaNo Gravatar

    The Layaway House Shoes look cozy!!

    Rebecca

    November 18th, 2008

  60. Kari A.No Gravatar

    I am a subscriber.

    November 18th, 2008

  61. Kari A.No Gravatar

    I am following you on Twitter. Username: kariellen

    November 18th, 2008

  62. Kari A.No Gravatar

    I have your button on my BLOG!

    November 18th, 2008

  63. Denise NorthernNo Gravatar

    I really like Carousel-Certified Suede! So cute, I think I would get it in pink! What a great shoe site, I also love the infant shoes!

    November 18th, 2008

  64. MamaValentineNo Gravatar

    weebit infants in oil green are for my little girl!!!
    WOnderful shoes!

    November 18th, 2008

  65. MamaValentineNo Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber

    November 18th, 2008

  66. jennifer bowenNo Gravatar

    wow i love to try and win this and well i like all the girl shoes so any one will do for my little one size6 thanks

    November 18th, 2008

  67. Vickie CouturierNo Gravatar

    Toddler’s Skiff-Little Kid’s would be nice for my grandson,thanks

    November 18th, 2008

  68. Kathleen W.No Gravatar

    I love the Avacatoe Hemp shoes in black because they look so comfortable and durable.

    November 18th, 2008

  69. Kathleen W.No Gravatar

    I follow you on Twitter under Katydidandkid

    November 18th, 2008

  70. Kathleen W.No Gravatar

    And I subscribe at katwalck at hotmail dot com

    November 18th, 2008

  71. Kathleen W.No Gravatar

    And I have your button on my sidebar

    November 18th, 2008

  72. Marlena U.No Gravatar

    I love the Toemale – Hemp in Chocolate!!

    November 18th, 2008

  73. Marlena U.No Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber.

    November 18th, 2008

  74. Sara RoseNo Gravatar

    The macaroon’s are so cute!

    November 18th, 2008

  75. Sara RoseNo Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber.

    November 18th, 2008

  76. Sara RoseNo Gravatar

    I have your button on my blog.

    November 18th, 2008

  77. Vicki wurglerNo Gravatar

    I like the Cartwheel-Certified Suede in blood mary

    November 18th, 2008

  78. melanieNo Gravatar

    I really like the Toddler’s Macaroon-Little Kid’s.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

    November 18th, 2008

  79. melanieNo Gravatar

    i’m a subscriber

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

    November 18th, 2008

  80. melanieNo Gravatar

    i have your button on my blog

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

    November 18th, 2008

  81. BethNo Gravatar

    Love them all!

    November 18th, 2008

  82. JennaNo Gravatar

    The Cartwheel-Certified Suede in Espresso are adorable!

    November 18th, 2008

  83. JennaNo Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber!

    November 18th, 2008

  84. JennaNo Gravatar

    Follow you on Twitter – Mama_Bird

    November 18th, 2008

  85. AnjaNo Gravatar

    I like the Toemale – Hemp in black!

    November 18th, 2008

  86. AnjaNo Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber as well!

    November 18th, 2008

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  88. Discount ShoesNo Gravatar

    I’d love to win the Big Kids Macaroon.

    November 19th, 2008

  89. SweetpeasNo Gravatar

    I’d love to win the women’s Avocatoe Hemp in chocolate.

    November 19th, 2008

  90. Shilo BeedyNo Gravatar

    I would love the Women’s Toemale Hemp boots in chocolate.

    November 20th, 2008

  91. Genevieve LarsonNo Gravatar

    My favorite would be for my baby, its the Infant’s Weebit-in grey and pink with the little piggy on it.

    November 21st, 2008

  92. Genevieve LarsonNo Gravatar

    I am a subscriber

    November 21st, 2008

  93. Genevieve LarsonNo Gravatar

    Your button is up on my blog

    November 21st, 2008

  94. bunnyNo Gravatar

    I love the Carat-Certified Suede shoes!

    November 21st, 2008

  95. bunnyNo Gravatar

    Button on sidebar: http://bunnymoney9.blogspot.com

    November 21st, 2008

  96. judy brittleNo Gravatar

    I would love the Macaroon-big kids in smoky grape. Thank you!

    November 21st, 2008

  97. judy brittleNo Gravatar

    I’m subscribed.

    November 21st, 2008

  98. ShellyNo Gravatar

    I follow you on twitter = phxbne

    November 24th, 2008

  99. ShellyNo Gravatar

    I subscribe to your feed

    November 24th, 2008

  100. ShellyNo Gravatar

    Avocatoe-Hemp in black is my favorite

    November 24th, 2008

  101. Mama ZenNo Gravatar

    I like the Little Kid’s Macaroons in Smoky Grape!

    kelli at pfrog dot ne

    November 26th, 2008

  102. tuesdayNo Gravatar

    the weebit infants are so cute!

    November 26th, 2008

  103. tuesdayNo Gravatar

    I am following you on twitter: tuesdaygirl

    November 26th, 2008

  104. CeeNo Gravatar

    I love the Sugar-Suede in Indigo. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    November 26th, 2008

  105. jennaNo Gravatar

    I really like the Women’s Overlay slippers. They look so warm, and I like that they have a hard bottom. Thanks for the giveaway!

    November 26th, 2008

  106. CharlotteNo Gravatar

    I really love the Avocatoe shoes in Chocolate. They look really comfortable, and I could wear them to work.

    November 26th, 2008

  107. KellyNo Gravatar

    I love the new original clogs! To die for!

    November 27th, 2008

  108. NoreenNo Gravatar

    the macaroon in strawberry ice

    November 28th, 2008

  109. AshleyNo Gravatar

    I have been shopping with Simple for years! I love, love them.
    I’d love to get- Toemale – Hemp. I have yet to buy some boots this year from them. Thank you

    November 28th, 2008

  110. GinnyNo Gravatar

    Love the Women’s Carousel-Certified Suede

    November 28th, 2008

  111. GinnyNo Gravatar

    I’m a subscriber

    November 28th, 2008

  112. Tamara B.No Gravatar

    I like the womens sandals Toe Foo-Duke
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    November 29th, 2008

  113. Tamara B.No Gravatar

    I am a subscriber.
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    November 29th, 2008

  114. Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom)No Gravatar

    Women’s Toetally – Wool Felt Great boots!!

    LilithSilvermane(at)gmail(dot)com

    November 29th, 2008

  115. Veronica L.No Gravatar

    I am a subscriber, Thanks ;)

    November 30th, 2008

  116. marybeth iNo Gravatar

    Toddler’s Macaroon-Little Kid’s in straweberry ice – my soon to be 8 year old still wears toddler sizes!

    November 30th, 2008

  117. marybeth iNo Gravatar

    I am a subscriber!

    November 30th, 2008

  118. marybeth iNo Gravatar

    I have your button on my blog

    misaacmom.blogspot.com

    November 30th, 2008

  119. BetsyNo Gravatar

    I love the woman’s Avocatoe-Hemp causal shoes.

    December 1st, 2008

  120. Mom of OneNo Gravatar

    i love the avokatoe hemps, very nice

    December 1st, 2008

  121. Mom of OneNo Gravatar

    i am a subscriber

    December 1st, 2008

  122. TanyaNo Gravatar

    It is a tie between the Toematilla hemp boot and the crusier clog — ( am a sucker for the clog

    December 3rd, 2008

  123. TanyaNo Gravatar

    I am now a subscriber

    December 3rd, 2008

  124. TanyaNo Gravatar

    December 3rd, 2008

  125. Rebecca CNo Gravatar

    I love the Macaroons in the Smoky Grape!

    December 4th, 2008

  126. Rebecca CNo Gravatar

    I blogged about this giveaway: Here

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    December 4th, 2008

  127. Rebecca CNo Gravatar

    I have your button on my blog: Here

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    December 4th, 2008

  128. Rebecca CNo Gravatar

    I am a subscriber!

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    December 4th, 2008

  129. Rebecca CNo Gravatar

    I am following you on Twitter.

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    December 4th, 2008

  130. Kristine MichelleNo Gravatar

    I really like the Big Kids Macaroon in Smokey Grape

    December 5th, 2008

  131. Kristine MichelleNo Gravatar

    I subscribed
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    December 5th, 2008

  132. clenna in NHNo Gravatar

    I love slip on shoes so

    New Original Clog is my fave!

    December 5th, 2008

  133. clenna in NHNo Gravatar

    I subscribe

    December 5th, 2008

  134. elizabethNo Gravatar

    Hi! I would love to win the Tomale boots in black. So cute!

    December 5th, 2008

  135. elizabethNo Gravatar

    I added your button to my blog!

    December 5th, 2008

  136. elizabethNo Gravatar

    I subscribed to your feed!

    December 5th, 2008

  137. BrookeNo Gravatar

    Carat-Certified Suede

    December 5th, 2008

  138. AmberNo Gravatar

    What an amazing giveaway. I love the Women’s Satire in black.

    December 5th, 2008

  139. AmberNo Gravatar

    Just posted on my blog about it too! Thanks!

    December 5th, 2008

  140. michelle morrisNo Gravatar

    I subscribed, emailed my friends, and this is my comment for 3 entries! Hope I win the shoes, my favorite design is women’s toematillo or macaroon kids shoes for my daughter!

    December 5th, 2008

  141. elizabethNo Gravatar

    I sent you an email!

    December 5th, 2008

  142. GingerNo Gravatar

    I love the Satire Ploka. I think this is great.

    December 5th, 2008

  143. Brooke D.No Gravatar

    I love the Kid’s GT Janie in candy pink trees! They are so so cute! love them!

    Thank you for the chance!

    ;-)

    December 5th, 2008

  144. Brooke D.No Gravatar

    I’m a follower too!

    ;-)

    December 5th, 2008

  145. Brooke D.No Gravatar

    I also have your button too! YAY!

    Thank you

    December 5th, 2008

  146. Ashley AnnNo Gravatar

    I love these: Women’s Undertoe – Organic Cotton

    December 5th, 2008

  147. JackieNo Gravatar

    I love the Sojourners in black! They’d be even more cute with my hand knit socks!

    December 5th, 2008

  148. erikaNo Gravatar

    My favorite was the Sojourners..hard to choose between black and brown but I think I would have to go with black. This is so cool! Thanks a lot!!

    December 5th, 2008

  149. Allison AndersonNo Gravatar

    Great site. There were way too many to like, but I think the New Original Clog, might be my favorite.
    Thanks–

    December 5th, 2008

  150. TrinityNo Gravatar

    Holy crap, I am in love with your women’s Toematillo boots!!!!!!! Seriously, they’re wonderful. Sign me up to win something, please!

    December 5th, 2008

  151. TrinityNo Gravatar

    And I just subscribed to your blog. :)

    December 5th, 2008

  152. TrinityNo Gravatar

    AND I’m following you on Twitter too. Thanks, and Happy Holidays!

    December 5th, 2008

  153. rattyNo Gravatar

    mmmmmmmm, those overlay slippers are MAGNIFICO!
    my little vegan daughter will LOVE this site!

    December 5th, 2008

  154. elizabethNo Gravatar

    Women’s Sugar-Suede : black

    December 5th, 2008

  155. molly dybiecNo Gravatar

    I would love to have Women’s New Original Clog!

    December 5th, 2008

  156. Tonya S.No Gravatar

    Love the Avocatoe-Hemp in women’s casual.

    December 5th, 2008

  157. Jennifer BorleyNo Gravatar

    Either the Jumper or the Woman’s Messenger would be awesome to own! Love this idea!

    December 5th, 2008

  158. Jennifer BorleyNo Gravatar

    I emailed 5 friends:) (will be from sborley@new.rr.com)

    December 5th, 2008

  159. Jennifer BorleyNo Gravatar

    Just subscribed to your blog:)

    December 5th, 2008

  160. katieNo Gravatar

    I love the toemale-hemp boots, they are really neat!

    December 5th, 2008

  161. katieNo Gravatar

    I subscribed to your site, too!

    December 5th, 2008

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