Looking for a rugged yet comfortable pair of earth-friendly kicks? It's hard to beat a pair of slip-ons for comfort and ease, but usually I don't think of the as shoes that will last too long. Timberland's Switchfoot Slip-ons are kind of the best of both worlds: they're built like a pair of hiking boots, yet they've got the the comfort and look of some more casual summer shoes. Not to mention, being constructed of recycled PET plastic and certified organic cotton -- they're totally scuppie-friendly.

The eyelets are kind of a nice touch for people who don't want to admit that they're wearing slip-ons. I guess you could put laces on these puppies just for looks? The eyelets do make the shoe look more rugged, but so does everything else about the design.

The thing I really like about these shoes is how they totally play up the recycled look. People will notice and say: 'hey nice shoes,' and you can say 'thanks, they're recycled, cuz I care.' See how that works?

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[via Gear Patrol]