Best Sandals To Put Spring In Your Step: El Naturalista
What’s a “naturalista?” According to eco-footwear manufacturer El Naturalista, the term implies a respect for nature, represented by the Spanish brand’s signature frog, which represents a fertile land and nonconformist character—a philosophy that’s embodied by social initiatives throughout the world.
We’re not sure about the extended mission statement, but we’re totally sold on the sandals, which feature recycled polyurethane elements and leather cured with olive oil—rather than chemicals—to protect from wear and tear. Anatomically-correct insoles made from recycled cork that contour to the natural shape of the foot mean you can say farewell to early-summer blisters, and that’s a philosophy we can get behind.
El Naturalista Ikebana ($125)
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Kaleena Thompson is a regular contributor to Luxury Home Quarterly, Green Building + Design, Halogentv.com, Orlando Home & Leisure, and MARCH magazines, where she covers eco-friendly fashion, trends, sustainable design and architecture, and humanitarian and philanthropic efforts. Kaleena loves a high-heeled pump, enjoys a good read, and indulges her inner cupcake foodie.
