It's one of those enduring coincidences that April 1st 1970 happened to be the very first Earth Day in the States, and to attract the attention of the eco-minded hippies who thronged onto the streets, Eleanor hit on the idea of advertising EARTH SHOES in the window of her downtown Manhatten store.

And thus was born a name, a fad and a complete lifestyle !

Earth Shoes burst forth on the public - the demand increases ferociously.  Lines form outside the shop, franchises are signed up, stores open ...... but supply is hopelessly inadequate for the demand and lawsuits are filed.  Eleanor and Raymond close all the stores.  Earth shoes suffer a sudden premature death.

Except for the pair that are put on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The footwear may have died - but the demand never did.   People who'd bought them hung onto them  - ceaselessly searching for supplies

In the 5 years since the launch in Europe, Earth has become the fastest growing and fastest selling New Technology range of footwear. The shoes, sandals and boots are worn by celebrities such as the Spice Girls, Jessica Alba, Teri Hatcher and Al Pacino in the Mens Range, and the name Earth has become synonymous with the relief of foot, leg and back conditions, and as a fast track aid to fitness. The original features of Earth have led the way in creating a Health and Wellness market in footwear.

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