Hemp is not easy to work with. But we are still in the embryonic stages, and the development and fabrication has been astounding in the past three years. These preliminary quality glitches have not discouraged demand, according to Morrisey. In any case, he says he knows exactly how to solve the problem with a bit of extra fabric and reinforced stitching. Steve Rosinkovich, founder of Grassroots Goods, reiterates Morrisey's mixed reviews of hemp shoes.
Durability is definitely a factor.
Rosinkovich nonetheless reaffirms Morrisey's opinions on the growing market for these environmentally friendly shoes. I'm selling them as fast as I bring them in. Farantinos acknowledges that producing a socially just product is a continual work in progress, evidenced by his continued negotiations with Asian companies. So far, companies that have renounced all Asian manufacturing are few and far between, and fully integrated recycling programs are still a dream, but consumers committed to ideals rather than deals also are a rare commodity. Inc. Built on a Macintosh with Frontier .