I was recently lucky enough to receive a pair of Chipkos sandals and an Ahimas

Wrist Cuff to try out and review. The first thing I noticed when holding the sandals

for the first time was how truly well they are made. From the no-fray raffia fiber

footbed to the double stitched canvas straps, these things are seriously built to last.

Because Chipkos are unique in their style, you might think that they would feel a bit

strange on the foot. I was unsure myself, but once I tried them on I quickly found

that these comfortable shoes give great support. They're the perfect vacation shoes because

you can wear them while walking around all day in the city or while walking on the

beach. And for as sturdy as they are, they aren't bulky. You could even pair them

with a skirt in the summer.

As anyone at Chipko's will tell you, these sandals have the power to protect more

than just your feet. When you buy your Chipkos you're not just purchasing a pair of

sandals, you're also helping to protect 100 square feet of endangered rainforest. For

the lazy environmentalist (there's no shame in it, guys!), it's an easy way to do your

part in protecting the environment and the lives of many endangered species.

The Ahimas Write Cuff is also a great Chipkos product that has just recently been

made available. These wrist cuffs are handmade by local artisans in India and are

meant to help heal and balance the body with the use of eco-friendly copper and

magnets. It is a simple and beautiful bracelet with the word "Ahimas" engraved on

it. "Ahimas" is a Sanskrit word which means "non-violent resistance". I have to say,

wearing this bracelet during the beginnings of the Occupy Wall St movement was

a great reminder of the power of non-violent resistance. As with the sandals, for

each Ahimas Wrist Cuff you purchase, Chipkos will protect 100 square feet of the

rainforest.

Chipkos is a fantastic company that makes honest, quality products with the intent

of using the revenue for good. The sandals are vegan and built to last, and the

bracelet is a piece of unique, handmade jewelry that you'll want to keep forever.

When you're purchasing a Chipkos product, you know that your money is going

towards the conservation of our natural world.

And just for our Green Life Pages fans, Chipkos has given us a special offer! If you

use the coupon code GLP10 when buying your sandals at chipkos.com, you'll save

10% on your purchase!