I have a pair of “it’s pouring” rubber rain boots, and I love them.

But I need a pair of “it’s wet but not pouring and I can’t wear bright orange boots with this outfit” boots. Choices have been narrowed down to TWO!

These “Toematillo” boots from my favorite company, Simple Shoes. Love their politics, love their products. I’m worried they’ll be a bit warm for spring, though.

The other possibility are these:

I love that you can fold them down, and they’ll be good in the early spring. But will they be too flimsy?

Post number 900!

Simpleshoes.com is one of my favorite companies because they make cute shoes and have a very strong commitment to making sustainable, super cute kicks. I have a pair of their toe foo flip flops; they aren’t the best for walking more than half a mile at a time, but they’re perfect for when you’re going out to a not super-fancy but still nice dinner.

They invited bloggers/myspacers/facebookers/etc. to post one of the two youtube videos they made talking about their company. All who do are entered into six separate drawings, to win a free pair of shoes!

Here’s my entry. I hope you enjoy (it’s a little long) and are inspired to check out a pair of earth-friendly, totally cute shoes of your own.

P.S. they’re having a killer sale on summer shoes right now: if you buy them today they should be good until there’s snow on the ground, and then you’ll have them for the spring.

Happy weekend!