We Tried These Beautiful, Sustainable Shoes From Alohas: What You Need To Know About Them And Are They Worth It?
If you’ve ever had trouble balancing style and comfort when shopping for a sturdy, stylish, and sustainable pair of shoes, we feel your pain. Don’t we all wish we could take a pair of shoes on a test run before committing to buying them?
At Sustainable Baddie, we're dedicated to helping our community of baddies make informed purchases. We're reviewing two pairs of shoes by the susty brand ALOHAS to help our baddies choose footwear that aligns with their values and aesthetics!
About the Brand: Founded in Hawaii in 2015, ALOHAS blends trendy styles with timeless designs while prioritizing sustainability. They encourage pre-orders at a discounted rate by using an innovative “on-demand” system, producing only what customers want. This way, they minimize material waste. They also proudly craft their shoes locally in Spain and Portugal with a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.
Our founder, Jazmine, and one of our editors, Carla, each chose a pair of ALOHAS shoes to test, style, and review. Here’s what they said:
Carla: Editor + Partnerships Coordinator
Silver Leather Mary-Jane Shoes - Overall Rating: 4.75 stars
I chose the Silver Mary Janes because I wanted a shoe that could be worn daily. This one has a low heel and strikes the perfect balance between being practical and a statement shoe because of its shiny color and multi-strap design. Silver might be trendy, but I also consider it neutral. I didn’t feel like I had to break these in at all, I’ve walked in them for quite a while and haven’t experienced any blisters or cuts; they’re comfortable and fit true to size. I like to wear them with colorful tights or socks, especially with green, brown, or purple. I love how these colors look against the silver, and then I’ll add silver jewelry to match the silver shoe.
Color: ★★★★★
Fit: ★★★★★
Quality: ★★★★★
Price: ★★★★☆
Jazmine: Sustainable Baddie Founder + CEO
Rocky Brushed Brown Boots - Overall Rating: 4.75 stars
I was looking for a pair of boots that would be comfortable enough for everyday use since most of the boots that I currently have are heeled boots or are a little bit more formal. I wanted something that I could wear casually around town, but would still make me look cute and put together. They're super cozy! My only qualm is that if I wear them without socks or tights, they can chafe my calf a bit; but besides that, it's a very comfortable boot.
I was worried that, especially with it being a leather boot, I would have to break it in a little bit first, but it feels very form-fitting to my foot. I also feel like this boot style is a little on trend, but it’s also pretty timeless. Even one of my favorite style icons, Orsola de Castro, commented on one of my posts where I was wearing the boot that she's had a pair of biker boots for ages, and I'm super excited to wear them as long as she has!
Color: ★★★★★
Fit: ★★★★★
Quality: ★★★★★
Price: ★★★★☆
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