If you want to experience the outdoors - but don't want to trample all over Mother Nature - you'll want to do it in a shoe that's rugged enough to handle the abuse and elements, but is made with eco-friendly materials that don't destroy the landscape you're hiking, biking or wading through. The Jenner (top) and Lodi, from performance footwear maker Ahnu, will let you do that.

Made using materials like recycled polyester and charred bamboo for eco-friendliness and natural anti-microbial and wicking properties, the sandal-like Jenner and all-terrain Lodi are lightweight, rugged and are built to handle abuse.

Both have shock dispersal plates in the forefoot for stone bruising protection, integrated arch supports, and high density posts in the heel for the extra stability you'll need when traversing rocky and uneven terrain. They also have a hydrophobic mesh upper for when you encounter water, and mono-filament mesh panels to let your dogs breathe while keeping debris out. And the single-pull lace lock system lets you adjust the fit quick, and makes it impossible for an untied shoelace to cause a disaster.

You can buy the shoes with a clear conscience too: Ahnu is a member of The Conservation Alliance and all shoes are made in an SA8000 accredited factory. That means no child labor, no forced labor, no discriminatory hiring, and a safe workplace for workers, among following other requirements. And all Ahnu shoes come in boxes made from 100% recycled material, non-laminated for improved recycling, and printed with soy inks. So go ahead and leave some green footprints.

$89.99
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