Friday, Dec. 17, 2004

Welcome Back, Earth Shoes

By Kate Betts

Flat shoes may have made a big comeback on fashion runways in the spring, but stiletto lovers could not have predicted the return of that '70s staple, Earth Shoes. Celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Taye Diggs and Pierce Brosnan are snapping up styles such as the Vegan Mirage, right, for their comfort (the heels are slightly lower than the toes to promote a more natural posture). After a 20-year absence from the market, the shoes, originally developed by a Danish yoga master, are definitely making an impression.