A We find that a mild detergent (Fairy Liquid) and a soft cloth should be sufficient. Alternatively, some of our customers have told us that gentle Baby wipes are perfect for the job.

A If your shoes are leather, you should buff them with a good leather conditioner every so often. This will keep the leather looking new and remove minor scratches and scuff marks. If your shoes are suede, lightly brush them with a suede brush to remove dust and minor scuffs. You can also spray them with spray silicone to repel dampness. Shoes from our vegan line can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild soap. The micro-fiber ultra suede should be treated the same as regular suede.

A There is no reason why not - but you can judge if you feel any discomfort of any kind, try wearing your Earth shoes for short periods and build up the length of time, until they have worn in and softened a little. Once your feet are used to them, you may wear them for as long as you are comfortable.

A Certain individuals find that their feet get very hot when they first wear Earth shoes because the technology encourages an increase in blood flow to the feet; this is nothing to worry about and should disappear after a couple of weeks. However, if this burning fails to go after this time, please consult your GP.

A Yes they can because your body weight is distributed more evenly which means that less stress and impact is placed on the knees, ankles, heel and toes as you walk. The GELRON2000 sole of all Earth shoes will absorb a lot of the shock associated with normal gait and movement and minimize pain.

A No. Earth are no different to any other new shoes, and may cause blisters or rub the feet if worn for too long. Allow the blister to fully heal before wearing your shoes again and then wear them in for shorter periods until your feet become accustomed to them. A As you would expect, we can't offer medical advice. Ask your specialist or consultant to look at the information on our website, or supply them with some printed off information pages, to enable them to better advise you.

We make shoes in Lorica which are suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans. Lorica is a man made microfibrous material which shares many characteristics of leather. It is light, breathable, waterproof, elastic and flexible. It has excellent wear properties, and "improves with age" like leather. Our Lorica shoes are available in a choice of 5 colours, with manmade Cambrelle linings.(Back to Top)

The shoes, clogs, and boots have removable insoles. Remove these and wash the footwear with mild soap and water, then dry with a paper towel. Replace the insoles inside the footwear and you're back in business. To clean the insoles hand wash with mild soap and water, gently wring out, and lay flat on the counter to dry over night. The sandals can get wet but the way to clean them is with a damp paper towel, a handiwipe, etc.

Yes, if you find them comfortable - there is no reason why not. As with any shoes, you may prefer to wear them in for short periods until you are used to them.

At Elfwood, it's a request for changes to your published material. A ticket is reviewed by a Moderator, who picks it from a queue. The Moderator looks at the changes, and decides what should be published or not - depending on Elfwood rules and area definitions. No, don't worry, this just means that the material you submitted is currently being looked over by the Moderators, and you will receive your results shortly.

You can clean your shoes with soap and warm water. For wheels, you can use WD-40, but do NOT use water, as the bearings will rust.

Use a slightly damp cloth to remove excess dirt. Dry naturally, away from direct heat. The leather will remain soft and supple with ECCO® Daily Care Cream. For instant shine use ECCO® Shoe shine sponge. Before wearing for the first time, use ECCO® Universal Waterproofing Spray, to help protect them. Use ECCO® Nubuck & Suede Eraser or ECCO® Suede Brush to remove dust and dirt and restore the nap to the shoe. Heavy stains can be removed with a ECCO® Foam cleaner.

We have been asked about non-leather bowling shoes on several occasions. We were unable to find a manufacturer, but one of our members did. She emailed us with the company's website and a copy of their email to her. The company is Dexter USA. They mostly sell leather shoes, but do make non-leather shoes as well. Their website is at www.dextershoe.com.

Amy's products are clearly labeled in the ingredients statements to allow customers who desire vegan products to choose which of Amy's products are useful to them. Of course all Amy's Kitchen products are vegetarian, but not all are vegan. Our customers can decide which of these vegetarian products to use based on presence of cheese, honey, milk, butter, etc. in them. Please use the Search function in our Products Page and click on vegan for a list of Amy's items that are vegan.

Don't be silly! Of course it is. It harms no creature (don't tell my wife I said that) and provides vital sustenance for another. Vegan mothers commonly breast feed for longer periods of time than other mothers, as they are unwilling to use dairy based infant supplements. Vegan infant formulas are available now.

A vegan is someone who chooses not to eat any food that comes from animals (i.e., meat, dairy and eggs).

Yes, everything we sell is vegan! We don't wish to offer anything that contains any animal-based ingredients or that has been tested on animals. Period. We're vegans ourselves, and we have never had any plans to sell anything that is not conforming to vegan standards.

A Many of our wood-fired tub owners opt for Japanese-style tubbing: they drain the tub after a couple of uses, give it a quick cleaning, and refill it. Other wood-fired tub owners leave their tubs filled and add chlorine or bromine. Those who wish to avoid these old standbys use alternative sanitizers like our Instant Ions or the Ahh Natural Spa Pad. Our gas and electric heated tubs have automatic full spectrum (copper, silver and zinc) ionizers as standard equipment.

A Twice a day is usually sufficient. Most people do it upon waking and before going to bed, which helps prevent morning breath. Some people also like to clean their tongue after each meal. It only takes 10 or 15 seconds each time.