The Enchanted Sprouting Slippers of Po Zu

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Po Zu – the biodegradable footwear company – has created slippers with shoe-beds made of coconut husks which not only biodegrade but also contain hidden seed trays which will sprout and grow, if planted in the earth.

Compostable sprouting slippers! The inclusion of seeds improves the decomposition process, and ensures your discarded slippers will eventually undergo a swift unification with the soil. Not that you’ll want to plant them – the slippers are stitched to be extremely durable, make use of no harmful glues or dyes, and contain air pockets in the foot mattresses for a custom fit.

The entire line was inspired by the Japanese custom of leaving outdoor shoes at the door out of reverence for the interior space of homes, temples and businesses. Po zu means "pause" in Japanese.

If you’re the type whose feet are always cold around the house, give those suede suitcases known as Uggs a run for the eco-money with some soft, nubby Buto slippers. $170. (The entire line is planted at Po Zu. And don’t miss their edible shoe cream!)