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THE FIND: Native Shoes. What’s your find?

Every so often a new utilitarian shoe comes along and explodes. Invariably, this shoe is ugly. Think: Birkenstocks, Reefer sandals, Crocs (I’ve worn the first and the last but I will draw the line at Reefers).

I used to own Crocs. Everyone in my family have owned or currently own (AND WEAR) Crocs. This is despite being ostracised by others who think they are the most abhorrent looking things ever to walk the earth.

Well, prepare your feet for a new assault by a new shoe. But this time, it looks goood. At least I think it does but what would I know? I wore Crocs.

My entire family bought different coloured pairs of these on our Christmas holidays and we’ve all been wearing them with gay abandon. Great for wet weather. Great for kids (anything without a buckle or laces or even velcro that can’t fall off is GREAT for kids).

Native Shoes are injected into EVA moulds and made to look like converse, only waterproof, kid-proof and in stacks of super bright colours. Handy to chuck on to go to the beach, a quick walk or to the shops.

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It’s not just me, these kids really love their Native Shoes too:

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What have you found lately that you want to need to share with everyone? Upload a picture in the comments if you like…

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Anonymous 13 years ago

Mia I am so glad your all enjoying the comfort and coolness of your Natives. I am the lucky girl who decked your family out! (I can confirm Mia indeed did paid the full $RRP) Check out the new styles we have just received in Australia!! yes the boat shoe is back and looking oh so smooth.

http://nativeshoes.com/prod...

Anonymous 13 years ago

No actually Im not. Im just part of the population who is genuinely excited about these shoes. Im sorry you felt the need to leave a negative comment on my post, it's a shame you cant see past, as you say "the commercialism" and just be stoked for a company who is giving it a go. Isn't this whole section about spreading the love a find?? Share the love of an awesome find - not your negative attitude.


megalasaurus 13 years ago

they look like they'd give you very stinky feet....

Jess 13 years ago

natives are... odor resistant! washable! anti-microbial! water proof! animal free! shock absorbant!