For many of us, a pair of flip flops is a throwaway item, a cheap and cheerful footwear option for those summer months spent lounging near the sand. But for Apolis, this humble shoe is a force for social change.
The social enterprise is behind the Co-Op sandal, a beautiful flip flop featuring a recycled rubber sole and soft vegetable-tanned leather upper and accents. The style is simple, with only brass rivets added for longevity. These shoes are handcrafted by workers at a small cooperative in Tel Aviv, Israel. The four-person team makes their footwear with love and an attention to detail we don’t often find in factory-made shoes.
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Shea Parton, the co-founder of Apolis, says the Israeli artisans are involved with the shoe from its inception to creation, through carefully sourcing the materials that they later work with entirely by hand. This approach, she explains, “continues to be a central part of their business.”
The $98 that Apolis asks for these shoes is more than most of us spend on our summer footwear, but these sandals should also last a lot longer. It also comes with a healthy dose of good karma, as you’ll know your purchase is helping to empower workers across the other side of the globe. How often can we say that when we’re shopping?
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