Just finished reading Richard Grants new book Bandit Roads. Was fascinated by his tales of the Tarahumara Indians and their ability to run astonishing distances either bare foot or just in tyre-tread huaraches. On a little further research it turns out that long distance runners all over North America and lodged in a hot debate on Huaraches vs Vibram Five Fingers.
But of course these Tyre-tread sandals are a great ethical product waiting in the wings. But, for now, the closest thing are Splaff Flops. They too have soles are made from re-used car tyres, the straps from re-used bicycle inner tubes and the fabric is European grown hemp. All produced in a 100% waste free process.
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