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About Simple
Simple® living is a thing of the past. Bigger, better, and faster have taken the wheel and spun us out of control! The human population has been melting glaciers, banishing bee colonies and devolving the human race into a rat race that uses a devolving mantra of GIMME GIMME GIMME.
When is enough really enough? When can we tweak the definition of wealth and accumulate some positive karma? Can't we just trade down for once? What's the solution to this mess?
It's Simple. It starts with Who They Are!
With all the over-built, over-hyped products out there, it's pretty hard to find sustainable shoes that you can live with. So they started Simple, your stereotypical, anti-stereotype brand offering good shoes and a big dose of reality.
About a gazillion pairs later... give or take a few... they've managed to learn a few things. Well, actually a lot of things. And none more important than this: HOW they make their shoes is just as important as WHY they make them. That means finding more sustainable ways of doing business so they can make a gazillion more!
Which pretty much is where they are today... at the crossroads of here and now, aware of their responsibility to the planet while trying to pay the bills; the nice little shoe company getting in touch with its inner hippie
Their Process.
Sometimes, the progress is notable while at other times the improvements are harder to come by. The important thing is Simple is committed to making 100% sustainable products. Finding materials and processes that make products sustainable is a method they call Green Toe. It isn't a magic formula, or a cure. It's a compass that points to a bright green future.
Progress in Green Toe is measured with a scale called "good, better, best." The best category represents Simple's most sustainable shoes and bags and sets the bar for the rest of the line. Moving forward, these same innovative materials and constructions will be found in the good and better categories, raising the bar for the best products. Pretty nifty, huh?
If you're ready to take a stand against the shenanigans of excess, then Simple has a new equation to live by: Less is More.
Keep it real. Keep it Simple®.
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Have been buying these same shoes repeatedly since 1994. 'Nuf said.
I've always like Simple shoes, since I first saw them back in '96. This OG pair didn't disappoint - comfortable, functional and stylish. It's too bad the company isn't producing any more. Get yourself a pair before they're all gone.
These run a little small, but otherwise are fabulous shoes! Super cool. Too bad Simple is going out of business.
These are a great pair of shoes. This was my first blind buy from Zappos and I am very pleased with my purchase. Shipping was quick and the shoes undamaged. These shoes are very comfortable, stylish, and versatile. I can essentially wear them with any outfit except for formal occasions. These shoes are simply excellent.
First of all these shoes are vegan and made from recycled materials, so in terms of minimizing environmental impact they are a great choice. The fabric that these are made of is very rigid, and looks high quality. They are easy to slip on and off. I did find that they were a bit tight for the size, so I would recommend ordering half a size up. The soles are flat on the bottom, thin, but are very dense, and because of this, you can often get the feel of the texture of the surface upon which you are walking. I am very happy with the quality and value of these shoes, and would recommend them.
One of my favorite all time shoes. It brakes my heart to know that Simple Shoes are gone and will be no more.
The Simple Old School Sneaker is an awesome shoe that my son educated me about. Extremely comfortable with good support, it is also an environmentally friendly product. Zappos is awesome. I ordered at 5PM on one night and had them the next day.
Thank you for making these great shoes available. This is my second pair and I am so disappointed that the Simple shoe company has gone away. Love Simple and Zappos.
Shoe is of good quality. The sole is a bit stiff, but broke in nicely. The material is tough, hemp inner and old school style. Nice shoe, and a nice price.
Comfortable work shoe. I transition from building to building as part of my job. I spend half of my day on my feet. These shoes are comfy, good looking with my khakis, and durable. Not a lot of arch support.
Probably the most comfortable shoe I have owned in a long time. I'm on my feet for 12- 14 hr a day and simple can get me thru the whole day.
Run 1/2 to 1 full size small. I wear an 8 1/2 usually, and ordered a 9. I needed at least a 9 1/2 or 10. Super cute though!
I love Simple shoes! So sad they are not in business right now. These shoes are great, but I have to return them because they are men's shoes (no more women's in this style), and are a little wide for my narrow female foot.
I bought my first pair of these shoes three years ago and have been very satisfied with them. So, as the first pair began to wear out, I decided I get another.
This is my third pair of Old School shoes in the last year or so. I liked the first pair so much that I decided to get two other colors These shoes go great with jeans and also with cargo shorts and a tee. Most comfortable sneakers I've owned to be sure and the at half the price I've paid for others. Thanks as always to Zappos for their lightning quick shipping. If you are on the fence with these, do yourself a huge favor and get them. You won't regret it.
I love these boots! I have skinny calves (12") and have a tough time finding boots that fit. These are adjustable, but do not have to be cranked in all the way to fit my calves! They are comfortable like casual tennis shoes and look great with skirts or leggings. I have them in more than one color! They seem to run small to me, but weirdly so; just hitting my big toe. I went up a full size from my usual so that I could wear thicker socks, too. That works in the length, but they are a bit loose everywhere else. I kind of have skinny feet, so I am a little used to this and I still like them, though, and wear them a lot!
Bought my first pair in college fifteen years ago for quite a bit more than this price. They were worth it then. At this price, an absolute bargain. Fantastic shoes.
These shoes are awesome! Bought them for my son but had to buy another pair for my best friend who absolutely loved them. They run a little small but other than that the quality is excellent. The cherry on top is that they are eco friendly which is super important to me. Love Simple shoes! Would recommend these to anybody.
Reviewer: Joey C from St. Petersburg, FL
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Killer shoes, if you rocked these in the ‘90s you know how cool they are. I am usually a 9 to 10 depending on brand, and I was a 9.5 in these. Of course, Zappos exchanged no problem as usual.
Great service from Zappos VIP, as always! Shoe fits great, so comfortable and a wide toe cup to boot. Bummer that they are stopping production, but I was there at the beginning and the end.
