I Walk 15,000+ Steps Per Day In These Shoes & They Still Look Brand New

If there were a Spotify Wrapped for my wardrobe, it would read something like this: five trips to GoodWill to drop off donations, 117 hours spent online shopping, 27 new items added to your closet, and 1,800,000 steps in your Cariuma Oca Low sneakers. And I’ve only had the Ocas for six months.

While I don’t like to play favorites with footwear, Cariuma may just be the MVP. My only qualm? These comfy kicks never go on sale. Nope, not even for Black Friday. And don’t get me wrong; Cariuma’s shoes are well worth their price—but I’m a shopping editor who lives for a good deal on a great product. 

Ergo, I’m squealing about the exclusive savings we scored for mindbodygreen readers. For a limited time, you can use code MBG20 for 20% off your entire Cariuma purchase. 

I’ve only had my Ocas for six months, but I’ve already worn them on at least 70 walks, brought them on four vacations, and turned at least five friends onto these stylish shoes. How’s that for a year in review?

What’s more, they still look and feel surprisingly fresh. Not only do my feet stay comfortable on long walks, but I seriously breathe a sigh of relief when I slip on my Cariumas compared to others in my collection. I own over a dozen pairs of sneakers (workout shoes excluded), but reach for these the most.

Footwear and sustainability don’t generally go hand-in-hand, but Cariuma is changing that. The brand opts for vegan, eco-friendly materials in all its designs.

Cariuma offers the Ocas in canvas, suede, leather, or a quilted recycled design. Depending on which you choose, the shoes are made from materials like organic cotton, recycled plastics, and LWG-certified premium pebbled leather. 

Each pair has the brand’s removable bio-based cork insole, which offers surprisingly great arch support.