I love nature almost as much as I love shoes. (I know, it should be the other way around. I’m working on it!) When I found ScooterBees, a company whose shoes were as eco-friendly as they are child-friendly, I immediately fell in love. Shoes and nature - the perfect combination for Earth Week!

ScooterBees shoes utilize a patent-pending design to accommodate even the most narrow or chunkiest of feet. This design also means the shoes are easy to put on, a lifesaver for parents who fight the daily infant shoe struggle. (Maybe if those little feet would hold still...) What I really love about ScooterBees is the little story each pair tells. Simply lift back the soft flap on top of the shoe to view additional handcrafted artwork.

To minimize the impact on our environment and with your child’s best interests in mind, ScooterBees shoes are made of recycled fibers derived from post-industrial and post-consumer sources, including PET soda and water bottles, while the artwork is applied using non-toxic paint. The soles are made with anti-slipping and water-resistant TPE, which uses no harmful chemicals in its production and is PVC free, latex free, chlorine free, dioxin free and phthalate free. Free never sounded so good!

As a nice added touch, the company has partnered with Trees For The Future and will plant a tree for every ScooterBees pair purchased. You can purchase a pair of ScooterBees (and plant a tree) for $38 from Amazon.com. - Emily H.