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Rothy’s Shoes Review and Giveaway

A fun giveaway for seriously cute, wearable shoes made from…plastic water bottles???

Get $100 Gift Certificate to Rothy's!

So it’s the beginning of January and you deserve healthy low carb recipes. Which are coming, I promise, because I have recipes aplenty. But you also deserve cute shoes, don’t you think? Something stylish but wearable, something comfortable but absolutely adorable. Better yet, something that recycles some of the wasted materials that are cluttering up our planet. Shoes made out of old plastic water bottles. Is that even possible? Well apparently it is. Introducing Rothy’s.

Let me just say that this first. This review and giveaway is entirely my own, not sponsored by the company. But I spotted an ad for these shoes a few weeks before Christmas and I was intrigued. They were indeed adorable and I LOVED the mission, but could such shoes be wearable? Could they be comfortable enough to walk around for prolonged periods of time? Wouldn’t they be stiff and uncomfortable, being made from plastic bottles? Wouldn’t they chafe and give me blisters?

Rote's shoes, made from plastic water bottles.

I ended up wearing mine on an emergency trip across the country just before Christmas. I wore them through two flights and three different airports on the way there, and then the same on the way back again. Being slip-on flats, they were perfect for going through security, no laces or straps to worry about. The material is astonishingly soft, feeling more like cloth than like plastic, so they aren’t at all stiff. After wearing them for several days with long walks getting between flights in large airports, I had no blisters. I did have one small spot on my right foot where the edge of the upper chafed a little. It’s the sort of sore that happens with many new shoes and nothing that a bandaid and a little time to toughen up wouldn’t solve. Oh and did I mention that they are machine washable???

How adorable are these flats from Rothy's?

So I would happily recommend these to anyone looking for cute flats that also have something of a “purpose”. And I would easily consider buying more for myself. I got the Birdseye Plum flat because I figure it would go with everything but I might consider a brighter, fun colour for my next purchase. My only hesitation with these shoes is that they are quite expensive, running from $125 to $145 dollars per pair. Which leads me to my next point…

Giveaway for Rothy's Shoes.

I like them so much and I want to spread the word so I am going to give one winner a $100 gift certificate to Rothy’s. Yep, this is completely at my own expense because I am so impressed. That way, you can choose your own pair in your own size at your leisure. Right now, they only ship to the 50 US states so I can’t have this open to residents of other countries (sorry!).

And even if you don’t win this giveaway, you can use my “Refer a Friend” code and get $20 off your first pair! http://rothys.refr.cc/carolynk

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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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  2. Happy New Year!! Thank you for the fun shoe giveaway! They do sound wonderful and are a very good looking shoe. Looking forward to your blog in the upcoming year!

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  3. These are so cool! They can go with my Girlfriend Collective leggings made of plastic bottles. I would go with the basic black model 001 flat. I don’t own a pair of comfortable black flats, which is CRAZY!

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  4. More wonderful flats. The older I get comfort comes before style (heels).
    Really great find.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  11. I like the Black Solid shoes best, but there are several others that I like as well. They look so comfortable and cute!

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  16. Shoes! They’re awesome because they look great on any body. The charcoal birdseye flats are super cute.

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  22. These look like amazing shoes! I’d love a pair in Black Solid so I could wear them with everything, including when I sing in the choir. I am always looking for black shoes that are comfortable!

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  24. I’ve never thought pointy shoes would be comfortable but who knows? I think I’d go with the flats though. They’re cute and machine washable, too?! Who knew?!

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  33. What an interesting find, Carolyn! I am all for comfortable shoes and products made from recycled materials! Would love to try these shoes.

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  37. I’m a shoe fanatic & these are so awesome! I’d choose the red bullseye in the flat for my first pair.

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  40. Great idea! The red birdseye flat is fun and I’d use that everyday. Loved the python pattern, but they only seem to have it in the pointy shoe 🙁

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  42. I love the flat in navy Birdseye!
    These are just about the cutest flats I have ever seen, and machine washable? Thanks for the giveaway!

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  45. Thanks for telling us about these shoes and the chance to win a pair. I’ve never heard of them but as someone who has my share of foot issues, I’m always on the lookout for a stylish, flat shoe that’s also comfortable. Thanks!

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  52. I’m big on recycling everything (which is supported and very easy where I live) so I love to see what products come from it. What a generous give away, thanks for the chance!

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  58. I was looking at these the that day (I probabaly saw the same as you did) and they’re super cute! I bet the pointy toe style would be professional enough for work too.

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  67. This would be great to win as I have arthritis in one of my feet and cannot wear heels, but only comfortable shoes.

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  73. Hi – the gray birdseye pair are so cute! So glad you blogged about these shoes because I had never heard about them before – the fact that they are machine washable is amazing. Thanks.

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  85. CutE! BASIC black or grey for me! I’ve had a plastic bottle fleece jacket for years – soft and very durable!

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  93. I would love to try a pair of these shoes. I am so intrigued that they are made of plastic and are machine washable, and they are very cute! I think I would like them in black. I prefer the rounded toes, too.

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  94. I’ve never heard of these shoes, but the styles are really cute. And I love that they are made from recycled materials!

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  100. Love the look of the flats and small heels. Since I broke my ankle 4 years ago, any heel above 2″ are out for me. These look really comfortable. You said they feel like material? will they soak through to your feet when they get wet it the rain? Thanks

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    • Yes, it feels sort of like thick tapestry type cloth. Your feet would definitely get wet, at least after a bit.

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  113. I love the red mini stripe shoes. Would look amazing with a navy outfit. Thanks for the chance! 🙂

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  116. LOVE THIS!!! I would have to pick a black pair. Have been looking for a pair of flats this week. Thank you!!

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  118. I’ve been watching these shoes for a while and wondering if they were worth the price. They are gorgeous! I would like to get the Red or Jellybean colors. The red is just so luxurious and the Jellybean green is fun. Thanks for having this giveaway!

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  120. I’m kinda weird about these shoes. I have a weird foot, and this style of shoe usually doesn’t do it for me. I’ve gotten blisters on top of blisters from similar shoes of this style. I’m willing to try these, though. Shoes are always a good thing!
    k

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  131. Thanks for the review. I have been looking at their ads on facebook but wanted to honest review. It’s so hard to judge fit online, but these may be worth trying.

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  135. Love this! Just ordered my first pair and then I saw your referral code – I think it’s my sign that I should get myself another pair! 🙂

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  150. I like them all! Such a great idea! Love how they use recycled materials and so cute! And I am always looking for comfortable, stylish shoes. Are they supportive? I run, so I have to be careful about what shoes I wear when not running.

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  151. Love all of them but the basic black or the charcoal grey would be the logical fave otherwise for just sheer cuteness the pink for sure.

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  158. These sound perfect for travel. I fly in my flip flops all year long, out of Michigan, because I can’t stand wearing my shoes on the flight! Lol

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  160. I love the point in bright blue birdseye. I wish more shoes were made like this and had vividly bright soles.

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  163. I love the shoes, and was quite enthused, but then I dropped my teeth when I saw the price! Ugh. No way I can afford them, but hey, if I got $100 off, I’d sure give them a try! Thanks for the offer!

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  166. Just heard about these shoes! Love the sustainability aspect combined with the amazing prints and colors!

    Be blessed!

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  167. Wow! I have not heard of these, but they are adorable! I would start with the solid black flat (001) and add from there. Thank you for a great giveaway!

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