Payless, Not More, for Zoe & Zac Eco-Friendly Shoes

I know, I know. Sometimes you have to choose between economical and eco-friendly. But not when it comes to shoes.

Payless Shoe Stores has introduced a line of eco-friendly shoes and accessories for women and girls. And guess what...they are all priced at under $30! That's right, Zoe & Zac shoes from Payless are under 30 bucks. Good for the environment and your wallet.

The line of shoes includes wedges, sandals, oxfords, and flats. What makes them eco-friendly? Zoe & Zac shoes are made with: (from their website)

• Organic cotton grown without chemicals and pesticides
• Hemp grown with little or no polluting pesticides
• Jute, which is a glossy and strong plant fiber grown with little or no pesticides and fertilizers
• Recycled rubber
• Glues that are water-based and non-toxic
• Nicke-free hardware is used on eyelets for laces and buckles
• Faux leather and faux suede manufactured with reduced heavy metals
• Elastic from recycled plastic bottles
• Tagua nuts are "vegetable ivory" from the tagua palm tree

Payless sent my daughter and I each a pair from the new line in time to wear for Mother's Day. And I about died at how cute they were! We both had our own pair of matching ballet flats. The Snapdragon Ballet Flats feature little flowers and a bow and are my favorite color: lavender. They are under $20 on sale for women and $17 for girls.

Most ballet flats offer little support, so I can't compare them to, say, my Birkenstocks. But as ballet flats go, these are high in cuteness and I really appreciate the effort Payless is making with their Zoe & Zac line. I'll have to try on a pair of their eco-friendly tennies next time I'm in the store.

This was written by Leighann who can be read at Multi-Minding Mom where she dishes about family, food, foraging, frivolity, and more!