Meg, one of our BuzzFlash journalists, discovered FeelGoodz flip flops recently and when we tried them on, we immediately realized that we were wearing rubber –real breathing rubber — as opposed to the sticky, flimsy foam rubber we were used to. They really feel good on our feet and we’ll take Kyle's and Joel’s (from FeelGoodz) word for it that they’ll last a whole lot longer.

Night flip flops with black straps and black upper and lower soles are one of four pairs we’re offering. We figure that if you don’t want to stand out in your flip flops, you still want to be comfortable and easy on the environment.

Other styles are available by going to the BuzzFlash Progressive Marketplace.

Plus the flip flops come in pesticide-free cotton bags which can serve multiple purposes.

REMEMBER to specify the size of your choice, in the drop down list to the left.

The Night women’s sizes are: 6½/7½, 7½/9, 9/10, 10½/11½, 12/13, and 13/14.

The Night men’s sizes are: 5/6, 6½/7½, 7½/8½, 9/10, 10/11½, and 11½/13.

* If in doubt on sizing, go a size up.

Features:

* 100% eco-friendly natural latex rubber, highly compressed for pillow-soft comfort
* All-natural, non-toxic dyes
* Made for everyday relaxation: the pool, the beach, the park, the casual stroll, the apartment/house, the spa, the yoga studio
* 3% of revenues going to fair trade organizations, environmental organizations, and micro-lending institutions
* Strap will stretch to conform to your feet

Thailand is the world’s leading exporter of natural rubber, and the supply comes from a tropical tree called Yang Para. The tree grows well in Thailand because of its warm climate and adequate rainfall.

FeelGoodz’s Vision

To be a world leader in promoting and sustaining ethical consumerism through sales of our ethically sourced, environmentally-friendly products by:

* Promoting eco-consumerism
* Supporting fair trade manufacturing processes
* Enhancing Southeast Asian community development

FeedGoodz’s Philosophy

“Mai Pehn Rai.” It’s Thai for “It’s cool, no worries, or take it easy,” and this is how we want to live our lives. It’s our mantra, our lifestyle. Adopting this philosophy helps us build a better business, a healthier lifestyle, and a better tomorrow.

FeedGoodz’s Mission

To create positive social change in Thailand and beyond through the sale of eco-friendly flip-flops.

FeedGoodz’s Triple Bottom-Line Business Model

Customer buys feelgoodz. Feelgoodz donates 3% of revenues to Ashoka. Ashoka.org funnels donations to supporting these three causes in Thailand:

1% for the Planet: Environmentalism
1% for the People: Fair Trade
1% for Phitsanulok, Thailand: Micro-finance

Feelgoodz’s Selling Points

* The most comfortable natural rubber flip-flop in the world
* 70% more rubber than any other brand on the market
* 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and dyed naturally
* Rubber trees absorb CO2, reducing global warming
* 3% of revenues donated to Ashoka.org to create ethical sourcing systems around the globe
* Easy to wear, easy to own, easy on the earth