Comments on: Fair Trade Footwear: Walk a Mile in Ethical Shoes http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/ Thoughts on the Journey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:49:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Katharine http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-37392 Katharine Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:47:29 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-37392 Thanks for maintaining this site! I stumbled on it this way: Time mag piece by Bill Gates re: "creative capitalism" (and thinking why do corporations have to give away from their profits? how about they pay fair wages and clean-up-as-the-go, which would do a lot for any economy?)> blurb on Tom's Shoes and the one-for-one > cool, but NOTHING at the Tom's site about how the products are made. You posed that question over a year ago, Ariah. Did you get an answer? Now, Ted suggests "free trade and fair labor conditions" in China. I, too, want verification. Meanwhile, I'm e-mailing the reporter who did a piece on Tom's for Time back in 2007. Why didn't she ask about the manufacturing process? Hope we get some answers. I need new shoes, and these look right. Thanks for maintaining this site! I stumbled on it this way: Time mag piece by Bill Gates re: “creative capitalism” (and thinking why do corporations have to give away from their profits? how about they pay fair wages and clean-up-as-the-go, which would do a lot for any economy?)> blurb on Tom’s Shoes and the one-for-one > cool, but NOTHING at the Tom’s site about how the products are made. You posed that question over a year ago, Ariah. Did you get an answer? Now, Ted suggests “free trade and fair labor conditions” in China. I, too, want verification. Meanwhile, I’m e-mailing the reporter who did a piece on Tom’s for Time back in 2007. Why didn’t she ask about the manufacturing process? Hope we get some answers. I need new shoes, and these look right.

]]> By: Ariah http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36653 Ariah Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:50:08 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36653 Ted, Do you work for TOMS? I'm wondering if I can get some specific details on the "free trade and fair labor conditions" your talking about. Ted,
Do you work for TOMS?
I’m wondering if I can get some specific details on the “free trade and fair labor conditions” your talking about.

]]> By: ted http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36652 ted Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:18:06 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36652 TOMS are currently made in China, but it is under both free trade and fair labor conditions that are strictly enforced. The production facilities they were using in Argentina simply couldn't handle the demand the way that China can. TOMS are currently made in China, but it is under both free trade and fair labor conditions that are strictly enforced. The production facilities they were using in Argentina simply couldn’t handle the demand the way that China can.

]]> By: Ariah http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36508 Ariah Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:14:17 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36508 Jacob, Thanks for the info. Do you have a pair that says it on the shoe? Or is there a source you can send me the link to for that information? Jacob,
Thanks for the info. Do you have a pair that says it on the shoe? Or is there a source you can send me the link to for that information?

]]> By: jacob http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36504 jacob Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:15:47 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-36504 clarification: TOMS shoes are currently MADE IN CHINA. i'll bet they don't run around parading that information like they do the "one for one" gimmick. clarification: TOMS shoes are currently MADE IN CHINA. i’ll bet they don’t run around parading that information like they do the “one for one” gimmick.

]]> By: Buying “Ethical” Shoes. at Trying to follow http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-30765 Buying “Ethical” Shoes. at Trying to follow Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:06:33 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-30765 [...] UPDATE: I’ve answered my own question in this post Fair Trade Footwear [...] [...] UPDATE: I’ve answered my own question in this post Fair Trade Footwear [...]

]]> By: Sorry about the delay in getting back to you http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-29664 Sorry about the delay in getting back to you Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:29:25 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-29664 I stumbled onto their website (www.yellowport.ca) while looking for eco-friendly footwear. I stumbled onto their website (www.yellowport.ca) while looking for eco-friendly footwear.

]]> By: Ariah http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-29349 Ariah Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:03:52 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-29349 Terrel, I'll definitely look into it. Never heard of Yellow Port before. How did you find them? Terrel,
I’ll definitely look into it. Never heard of Yellow Port before. How did you find them?

]]> By: Terrel http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-29327 Terrel Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:46:06 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-29327 I'm surprised no one here has mentioned Yellow Port www.yellowport.ca These guys have some really funky trainers and boots, made from a variety of recycled and environmentally sound materials. Their founder, Celio Caetano also adamantly opposes child labour and is very transparent about the company's manufacturing conditions. Maybe someone who speaks portugese more fluently than myself could translate some of the Brazilian media coverage on Yellow Port or even interview Celio Caetano for Digg - just a thought. I’m surprised no one here has mentioned Yellow Port http://www.yellowport.ca

These guys have some really funky trainers and boots, made from a variety of recycled and environmentally sound materials.

Their founder, Celio Caetano also adamantly opposes child labour and is very transparent about the company’s manufacturing conditions.

Maybe someone who speaks portugese more fluently than myself could translate some of the Brazilian media coverage on Yellow Port or even interview Celio Caetano for Digg - just a thought.

]]> By: Viktor http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-24549 Viktor Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:30 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-24549 The hippest ones are the Veja !!! I found them in American Rag, San francisco... The hippest ones are the Veja !!! I found them in American Rag, San francisco…

]]> By: CRM Summer Project: Socially Responsible Investing « Trying to follow CRM Summer Project: Socially Responsible Investing http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-24471 CRM Summer Project: Socially Responsible Investing « Trying to follow CRM Summer Project: Socially Responsible Investing Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:02:43 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-24471 [...] Good: Tom’s, Hersey, No Sweat, Adbusters, etc. Bad: [...] [...] Good: Tom’s, Hersey, No Sweat, Adbusters, etc. Bad: [...]

]]> By: Kathleen Fasanella http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-17206 Kathleen Fasanella Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:42:43 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-17206 Thanks for the heads up on Hersey shoes. I'm always on the look out for sustainable needle trade producers who are good role models for other businesses. Thanks for the heads up on Hersey shoes. I’m always on the look out for sustainable needle trade producers who are good role models for other businesses.

]]> By: Eric Stoller http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-17202 Eric Stoller Wed, 21 Mar 2007 19:32:01 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-17202 This is an awesome post. Thanks for putting this up! It's been a while since I visited your site...the Erase Racism Carnival, and I am stoked that I decided to take a peek. Good stuff. This is an awesome post. Thanks for putting this up! It’s been a while since I visited your site…the Erase Racism Carnival, and I am stoked that I decided to take a peek. Good stuff.

]]> By: Jamie http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16956 Jamie Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:52:47 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16956 To be honest, I had never given shoes much thought, well, beyond the vegan issues that I have to normally shop with (no leather obviously). Thanks for keeping me on my toes, my brother. You are truly a blessing in my life. This right here is one of the reasons I look forward to your blogs. Keep on doing the daily thing. I'm digging it! Ohav Shaolm, Jamie To be honest, I had never given shoes much thought, well, beyond the vegan issues that I have to normally shop with (no leather obviously). Thanks for keeping me on my toes, my brother. You are truly a blessing in my life.

This right here is one of the reasons I look forward to your blogs. Keep on doing the daily thing. I’m digging it!

Ohav Shaolm,
Jamie

]]> By: Jamie http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16948 Jamie Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:09:00 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16948 Very cool. :) Thanks for sharing this, Ariah! Very cool. :) Thanks for sharing this, Ariah!

]]> By: Scott James http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16925 Scott James Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:58:43 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16925 Just just bought a pair of Toms for myself after reading about them in Motto Magazine. Hey, they are actually comfortable! You are correct that's there is about zero out their for athletic or cross-trainer shoes. We may work on that in coming years, but right now we're sticking with fairly traded sports balls and apparel. I have a hard time justifying running unless I have a soccer ball at my feet, but I may have to try out those Herseys. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. - Scott James Fair Trade Sports www.fairtradesports.com Just just bought a pair of Toms for myself after reading about them in Motto Magazine. Hey, they are actually comfortable!

You are correct that’s there is about zero out their for athletic or cross-trainer shoes. We may work on that in coming years, but right now we’re sticking with fairly traded sports balls and apparel.

I have a hard time justifying running unless I have a soccer ball at my feet, but I may have to try out those Herseys. Thanks for bringing them to my attention.

- Scott James
Fair Trade Sports
http://www.fairtradesports.com

]]> By: Corporate Responsibility Mondays | iamjoshbrown.com http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16877 Corporate Responsibility Mondays | iamjoshbrown.com Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:02:37 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/19/fair-trade-footwear-walk-a-mile-in-ethical-shoes/#comment-16877 [...] This week we’re talking about shoes. I’m discussing Nike’s business practices and Ariah is discussing some alternative to shoes. [...] [...] This week we’re talking about shoes. I’m discussing Nike’s business practices and Ariah is discussing some alternative to shoes. [...]

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