EarthBaked: A biodegradable minimalist shoe.

Here is a new minimalist shoe in the works known as EarthBaked. They are currently launching a campaign on Kickstarter to begin the initial product manufacturing run. Sounds like a unique idea and creative product. Check it out!

EarthBaked is a minimal biodegradable footwear concept designed to strengthen feet, the earth, and our conscience. The shoe design consists of three main components. Sole, front upper, and back upper. The upper is made with 100% wool. Wool has amazing natural properties that make it soft against skin, breathable, antimicrobial, moisture wicking, and durable. Wool is also biodegradable and works as a slow release fertilizer. With a little heat, moisture and time, the fibers break down and release valuable sulfur and nitrogen into the soil. The sole is 3mm of natural rubber with another 3mm of wool layered on top. The 6mm of separation between your foot and the ground strengthens your feet with an almost barefoot walking experience.

Another goal of the EarthBaked shoe was to simplify and economize the cost of manufacturing. It is estimated that 2 billion people worldwide are currently plagued with parasitic diseases that could be prevented by wearing shoes. EarthBaked wanted a shoe that was so simple to make that a family in Africa could start a shoe making business and become a benefit to their community. The EarthBaked shoe only requires a sewing machine, scissors, material and a pattern to be constructed.

Earth Baked is much more than a shoe. It’s a lifestyle, an option for responsible consumption, a passion for good design, and a love for natural materials on loan from their creator. If you’d like to support a biodegradable shoe that gives back, support our campaign on Kickstarter.