Shoes

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers from Materials Systems Laboratory recently discovered a typical pair of running shoes generated 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. This is the carbon footprint equivalent to keeping a 100-watt lightbulb on for one week. A small amount of carbon dioxide emissions perhaps but it becomes significant when according to the study, about 25 billion of running shoes are sold worldwide every year. Two-thirds (68%) of the emissions produced by running shoes are thought to stem from the manufacturing processes. The group found much of the carbon impact came from powering manufacturing plants: A significant portion of the world's shoe manufacturers are located in China, where coal is the dominant source of electricity. Coal is also typically used to generate steam or run other processes in the plant itself. A single shoe contains 65 discrete parts that require 360 processing steps for assembly and these materials account for another 29%. Researchers found small, light components such processes are energy-intensive and therefore, carbon-intensive compared with the energy that goes into making shoe materials, such as polyester and polyurethane. Researchers suggest revised manufacturing processes, such as printing directly on a shoe instead of attaching separate pieces, could lower running shoes' carbon footprint. In that regard, some shoe companies are ahead of the researchers, as companies like Nike, New Balance and Adidas, among others, experiment with 3D printing, welding instead of stitching, and other innovative processes that produce shoes in fewer steps. Reference Cheah L, Ciceri ND, Olivetti E, Matsumura S, Forterre D, Roth R, and Kirchain R 2013 Manufacturing-focused emissions reductions in footwear production Journal of Cleaner Production Volume 44, pp 18–29.

The top hottest male country singers of 2013 include Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, Charles Kelly, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, George Strait, Jake Owen, Jason Alden, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Kip Moore, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Tim McGraw and Casey James.Do you agree with this list? Is there a country music singer you would add to this list? If so, comment below!Each one of these singers look amazing in their cowboy boots. Some look old school while others look more contemporary; either way, with their cowboy boots they are smoking hot.I can picture most of these male country singers wearing a pair of Star Boots Hand Tooled Skull & Crossbones Triad Cowboy Boots.Picture your favorite singer wearing these Black Jack Deer and Goat Wing Tip Cowboy Boots while performing on stage. Spectacular! You can get these great looks by visiting Tim's Boots today!

Special congratulations goes to Laura of Fort Collins. Her photo has won her a trip to Spain courtesy of PlanetShoes and Pikolinos! Laura received over 1000 votes in our photo contest.  Contestants were asked to submit a shot of themsevles jumping.  Laura got creative and invited some friends to join in her photo.  Because of her creativity and popularity, Laura WON!  She will head to Spain where she will visit Madrid and the Pikolinos factory. Congratulations Laura! Share and Enjoy • Facebook • Google Plus • Twitter • Email • Pinterest

Shoebunny spotted Julianne Moore in Charlotte Olympia sandals.This style is called “Tokyo” and is from the current Charlotte Olympia collection.Julianne’s sandals feature silver metallic leather, double-wrap ankle strap with adjustable buckle, nude leather footbed and sole, signature gold web plaque at arch, 1 1/4″ platform, and a 5 1/2″ covered round heel.The sandals are available for $875.00. For more Charlotte Olympia refer to Shoebunny’s ever-growing Charlotte Olympia collection.Where to buy: Neiman Marcus: Charlotte Olympia Shoes

If I was on the look out for fun Summer shoes that were not going to break the bank, I'd head over to LuLu's.Their site is filled with inexpensive but cute options, including a number for sweet shoes. Some are knockoff designs, to be sure but I think these options are cute in their own right.City Classified Rigel Floral Sandal - $21GoMax Calantha heel - $53Bamboo Pino White Wedge - $34Talia Metalic Flats - $19Shoe Republic LA Fuchsia Pumps - $32Lots of fun with styles and colors. Of course, you need to ensure they are comfortable and review the materials, but I like that you can find some adorable shoes at a great price.

Olivia Palermo attended amFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala held last night at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France. Palermo, always savvy in herread moreThe post Olivia Palermo in Sergio Rossi “Oberoj” Sandals appeared first on Running With Heels.

Lea Michele attended the Fox 2013 LA Screenings Lot Party on Thursday night at Twentieth Century Fox Studio in Los Angeles. She woreread moreThe post Lea Michele in B Brian Atwood “Leida” appeared first on Running With Heels.

Manolo says, Slave! Peel the Manolo the grape, bring him his Diciannoveventitre Ultra-Distressed Sneakers, and order his palanquin brought around to the front. He is feeling like the man of the people today. Overdyed, ultra-distressed high top sneakers with pre-rusted metal eyelets and dye-splattered rubber sole. Cost? The mere $1,975

Christian Louboutin Iriza, £439.55 This is Iriza, and it’s another great example of Christian Louboutins skill at re-inventing the wheel: or, in this case, the pointed-toe pump. Ever since pointed toes started to become fashionable again, I’ve talked a lot about the “new” pointed toes, and how they differ from the “old” ones: mostly in terms of the shorter toe, and lower-cut vamp. These shoes, however, look to me like they could’ve stepped right out of an episode of Sex and the City: everything from the d’orsay cut upper to the elongated toe reminds me of the footwear of the late 90s/early 00s… just that little bit better. Or, OK, maybe a LOT better: I loved these shoes on sight, and I normally don’t like toes to be quite this long. These shoes, however, have a real elegance about them, and the low sides are classic Louboutin, which always works for me. These also come in leopard print, and are available to pre-order at Neiman Marcus, with an expected ship date of early August. Get them here. *  *  *  On another note, Monday is yet another public holiday here in the UK, and I have a ton of stuff to take care of away from the blog ahead of my upcoming vacation in a few weeks time, so I’ll be taking the day off, and will be back on Tuesday, with more shoes for you to admire (or not, as the case may be!). I hope you all have ...The post Friday Fix: Christian Louboutin Iriza Pointed-Toe d’Orsay Pumps appeared first on Shoeperwoman.

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