Manimal Moccasin Giveaway
The great American Southwest is mecca for many to get out of their skins and absorb big sky and red rock. But inspiring enough to start a shoe line?
Yes, my southwestern sister.
After Manimal founder/designer, Kristen Lombardi, took her first trip to the desert (she a native New Englander), she was completely inspired to create shoes capturing the essence of the space.
She says her interest in traditional costumes and animal forms also influences the design of each moccasin and accessory (she has great jewelry and bags too), with her design process “driven by a deep appreciation for the almost forgotten world of artisan crafts and craftsmanship.”
Let’s let it be known that these desert shoes are just as happy in the city (she is based out of Brooklyn, after all), and look great with just about anything.
All pieces are handmade by a team of no more than three craftspeople in Brooklyn, New York, utilizing recycled leather scraps whenever possible. Kristen is also growing the vegan side of her line which is almost as inspiring as all that open southwestern space.
Will they inspire you to smoke peyote and run wild through the sage brush? They just might, tumbleweed.
Leave a comment below to win a pair of these amazingly soft, vegan, Rib Cage Flats. (For complete giveaway info, go here. And for FTC compliance info, here.)
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February 27th, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Coming from the soutwest, I am looking forward to wearing a pair of these mocs.
As a child I remember the comfort and feeling of native american-made mocs
February 27th, 2010 at 1:46 PM
these are awesome!
February 27th, 2010 at 2:08 PM
These are cute! I’ve been holding off on buying moccasins, because of the use of virgin leather. This is a great solution!
February 27th, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Not only do these look cute and comfy, but the fact that they try to use recycled leather makes me want them even more!
February 27th, 2010 at 2:54 PM
For some reason i went out and bought those plastic Crocs (ugh! too warm and not so pretty like those above).
Don’t want to throw them out, but if i could wear a pair of those Moccassins every once in a while, then i could finally get some kind of relief.
February 27th, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Wow I’ve been wanting a pair of moccasins for a while now. These are super cute!
February 27th, 2010 at 6:18 PM
These look really comfortable and cute of course
I don’t think I’d ever take these off! 
February 27th, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Love them! They are so cute, and look delightfully comfortable.
February 27th, 2010 at 8:32 PM
What a great design! I have such a hard time keeping my feet in shoes (they want to be free and touching the Earth) — a friend just commented today that I should try mocs. I love that these are hand-crafted of re-cycled materials! Very nice!
February 27th, 2010 at 9:05 PM
damn those moccasins have a unique pattern!
February 27th, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Oh! Those look so comfortable too! I definitely want a pair!
February 28th, 2010 at 2:56 AM
It’s so hard to find good vegan shoes. I’d love to win!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:23 AM
wow, i love them!!
February 28th, 2010 at 8:08 AM
I love that these are vegan! and they look awesome too!
February 28th, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Boy these bring back memories!! My great grandfather is Mescalero Apache (full blood all the way baby!) & he always wore moccasins…..short slipper types like these were his favorite though in the winter he wore very tall ones lined with sheep wool. He was the absolute sweetest man in the world & I will miss him forever. I hope I win these so I can be like my Gramper !
February 28th, 2010 at 9:31 AM
I want these. If I win I’ll do a killer rain dance for all of you.
February 28th, 2010 at 10:25 AM
These are really cute and comfy looking. I can see these being my everyday at home shoes and looking great besides!
February 28th, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Wow. Just in time for summer. All of Manimal’s products are lovely-I’m going to cross my fingers and hope for a vest in the near future. I have had my eye on the moccasins and one of the purses for quite some time. How lovely that more and more designers are marrying ethical philosophies and fashion. Go manimal!
February 28th, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Wow! What a great idea! I haven’t had moccasins since I was a kid! Very cool.
February 28th, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Oooh I love these mocassins, they’re so beautifully crafted! They look like they’d be light on the feet as well as light on the eco-friendly conscience. (if that made any sense?) :]
February 28th, 2010 at 8:21 PM
i bet those are so comfortable for everyday use.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:04 AM
These moccasins are beautiful and look so comfortable. Brings back 1950s (!) craze for moccasins in my pre-teen years.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:46 AM
“Will they inspire you to smoke peyote and run wild through the sage brush?”
Those are gorgeous! Thank you for this lovely giveaway!! They look so comfortable and soft.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:58 AM
Beautiful mocs… good for the environment, good for soles. And souls. Congrats to Kristen for creating a venture that allows her to do what she loves to do while respecting the environment.
March 1st, 2010 at 7:33 AM
I love vegan shoes and appreciate that Manimal is using recycled scraps into their design. I love comfortable and stylish shoes and these moccasins definitely fit the bill.
March 1st, 2010 at 7:52 AM
So adorable!! I live in Brooklyn and these would up my street-cred!!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 8:48 AM
The desert is so inspiring! There is something magical about it. These would be a dream to win.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:36 PM
I purchased a pair of moccasins in New Mexico many years ago and wore them for years…I’d love to have a pair of these awesome and updated mocs.
March 1st, 2010 at 9:00 PM
ahhhhhhh!
i remember seeing these FOREVER ago and long-lost the name/website.
i ADORE them!
and, hello… WAY ore chic than minnetonka!
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:17 AM
I’ve been wanting a pair of Manimals for ages now! but my Canadian mocs still have some life in them yet. I’m going to need a replacement soon, though. . .I love the Manimals’ chunky details, great contemporary update on a beloved classic design.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Nice! I don’t have anything like this.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:54 AM
Checked Manimal and my feet were talking to me. Please, Please, Please! These moccasins were made for me!!!!!
Not to mention the rest of her wares. Love the Southwest. Bet I could twist my husbands arm for a good ride to sagebrush and chili peppers hanging on doors. I understand the deal Miss Tumbleweed.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:49 AM
These look deliciously comfortable and I love that you’re combining recyled materials with artisan crafting!
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:46 PM
These shoes look stunning! My nonna wears these all the time, I’d love to own a pair as well!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 PM
These are the most beautiful moccasins I have ever seen. I have always liked the Minnetonka’s but they look outdated now. These are creative and unique the way a moccasin should be. Mocs are so great for connecting feet to the earth. I have been searching for the perfect ones and these are it! My feet would be a walking billboard for these perfect shoes! Thanks for the chance to win.
Cathy
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 PM
what a great looking shoe, love it, love that it is vegan.
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:04 PM
These are sweet … totally stylish for my vegetarian lifestyle … please enter me to win … thank you!!!! I am part Cherokee indian but can’t buy non leather moccasins so i just don’t have any
… it would be awesome to have a pair that are vegan 
March 4th, 2010 at 7:24 PM
ah, these look & sound so comfy! i want a pair!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:33 PM
You had me at the word shoes!
March 6th, 2010 at 4:47 PM
“Another Natalie,” you won!!!!
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March 8th, 2010 at 1:30 PM
I’ve been dying for a cute pair of moccasins! These look great!
March 12th, 2010 at 11:18 AM
So cute! I must have these eco friendly sh*tkickers!
*fingers crossed*
March 16th, 2010 at 6:17 AM
These are awesome! They would be a great additional to my very boot-heavy wardrobe!
March 17th, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Looks so comfy… My toes will love these!
May 18th, 2010 at 7:17 PM
These are gorgeous… I want them now!! =)
June 18th, 2010 at 8:29 PM
I’ve wanted vegan mocs so badly for so long. I’m about to make my own haha.
April 6th, 2011 at 11:05 PM
These mocs look gorgeous and the arty addition on the tops are smart too.
April 24th, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Eep! These are too cute. I know just the dress to wear with these …
June 1st, 2011 at 12:14 AM
I would love love love love a pair!