Ready to fall in love? We’re head over heels for these ridiculously
hot ankle boots, which are to footwear what Robert Pattinson is to the
rest of the male species. Called the Nadia, the boots are part of the
Sui Generis by Beyond Skin collection. They’re ethically produced in
the U.K. and totally vegan, made from linen-look organic hemp on the outside and metallic faux leather on the inside.

Crafted from felt and damask, faux suede and leather, as well as the
aforementioned organic hemp, the Sui Generis and Beyond Skin
collections are manufactured in Europe without animals or sweatshops,
by the most environmentally-friendly means possible: The insoles are
70% post-consumer waste, the faux leather is dioxin-free polyurethane
rather than PVC, all packaging and promotional materials are either
recycled or sustainable and printed with veggie inks, and they make
regular donations to ethical charities.

Consider, too, that these boots are just as sleek and sophisticated as
any animal option, and that leather requires an estimated 225 toxic
chemicals—including chrome—in its tanning process. Or that it’s a
by-product of the meat industry, to which we donate 25% of our world’s
land surface, one-third of our grain, and a majority of our carbon
emissions (meat production accounts for 18 percent of our green house
gas emissions—that’s more than cars).

But really, do you need any more reasons to fall in love with these ecolicious boots? They’re gorgeous!

How about this one: Sui Generis is giving us a free pair
of Nadia ankle boots worth nearly $700 to give away this month. So one
of you will soon be wearing our heart on your sole. Tread lightly.

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