Indosole Men's ESSNTLS Vegan All-Terrain Flip Flops, [Reused Tire Sole, Natural Rubber Arch Support No-slip Footbed, Comfortable ENVRO Strap, Waterproof], Black/Black and White Camo, 7 UK

Tires can take thousands of years to decompose due to their rubber material and structure. They’ll sit in stockyards, illegal dumping sites, and rivers causing slow damage to the environment. In tropical countries tires can become breeding grounds for mosquitos, leading to serious diseases like malaria and dengue fever. Many countries have rubber tires being used as a cheap alternative for fuel, leading to toxic chemicals being released in the air. All this waste and improper disposal leads to consistent long-term harm to environmental and human health. Indosole seeks to make a difference. They’ll intercept the tires before they get to landfills or are burned and pollute the environment. The tire-sourcing team visits garages and tire brokers and pays per tire to take it off their hands. Afterwards, they’ll load up the truck with tires to take back to their workshop and get ready for putting the sandals together. Once the tires arrive at the workshop, Indosole’s artisans get to work constructing uppers from natural materials like organic canvas, banana leaves and grass. Once the upper is on the shoe last, the rubber tire sole is applied through hammering, pulling, gluing, pressing and heating up. Throw in a cushioned footpad and boom! You have eco-friendly footwear for your next adventure!