At last the warm weather has arrived to the New York Metropolitan Area! (Well warmer anyway…  but dammit, it’s sure to come.) And that means it’s time to think about Spring & Summer footwear after a long winter of being trapped in heavy boots and wool socks. One of the most comfortable casual light duty slip ons we’ve found comes from Timberland, which has branched out from their all boots, all the time image and come up with an impressive and fashionable variety of lighter canvas-based designs. Their Earthkeepers Hookset Handcrafted Slip Ons were made for warm nights on the beach and casual dining and bar hopping al fresco.

With a variety of expressive, washed canvas colors and a reasonable $75 price tag, the Hookset continues the Earthkeepers line’s original concept of utilizing sustainable and recycled materials to make up as much of their shoes as possible. So you can actually feel good about purchasing more than one pair to suit your different outfits because the canvas that makes up the body of the shoe is certified organic natural fiber and the sole and footbed is made of natural slip-resistant latex.

Now that virtuous manufacturing is all well and good but these Hookset Handcrafted Slip Ons are also mega comfortable and just as cushy on the concrete as on the dunes. They breathe well and they feel good with or without socks. Looking good, feeling good and doing good? That’s a win-win-win for these cool shoes.

You can peruse & purchase the entire Earthkeepers line at Timberland.com and also find the Hooksets at a discount through Amazon Prime. I bought mine at the new Williamsburg location of Brooklyn’s own Soula on North 3rd, a great addition to one of the fastest growing shopping streets around.