Shoes with a conscience

[jason_carreira]

Interesting article:


http://www.good.is/post/how-oliberte-the-anti-toms-makes-shoes-and-jobs-in-africa/?utm_content=headline&utm_medium=hp_carousel&utm_s ource=slide_1


about oliberte, making shoes in Africa, and about how Tom's shoes model isn't all that helpful:


http://www.oliberte.com/


I like their Mogado in green suede:


http://www.oliberte.com/shoes/mogado...k-green-suede/

[OnlyShawn]

the economist says that almost every do-good/fair trade/charity business scheme ends up not working NEARLY as well as touted or planned, unfortunately.

[alan]

@#Shawn: Maybe not, but they do wonders for advertising.

[Acousticfoodie]

onlyshawn must be an austrian economist

[JAB]

I recently purchased this one...


http://www.oliberte.com/shoes/narivo-mens-footwear-casual-leather-loafer-leather-fotowear/tan-nubuck-leather/


...and love it so far. Well made, looks great, and a good cause.

[glen_delossantos]

Thanks, Jason. Great read.


My favorite quote from that article - “People crave products that have a little more purpose than just consumption."


Made me realize that this holds true for myself. My purchases and habits are leaning more and more towards this train of thought.

[jason_carreira]

Oliberte shoes are on sale at MyHabit:


http://www.myhabit.com/ref=pe_188000_22524930_qd_de_cur_img_l1_b#page=b&d ept=men&sale=ASSGSXMRXVQ97


very good prices, but they don't have the one I liked in green suede

[JAB]

Was just going to post that Jason. I have a code for 20% off my first purchase at MyHabit and am thinking of picking up another pair of Oliberte's.