These Sneakers Make My Daily Step Goal So Much More Achievable, With Zero Break-In Time

As someone who spends a lot of time on my feet (read: at least 12,000 steps per day), I don't take my footwear lightly. In fact, few things disappoint me more than shoes that don't fit well, make my feet sweat, or only vibe with a fraction of my wardrobe. 

The search grows even more difficult when leather enters the chat—a material that, while chic, is not often the most breathable or lightweight. So, when I heard one of our favorite sustainable sneaker brands was launching a new leather slip-on, I waited with bated breath. 

Along with the rest of the mindbodygreen team, I've been wearing Cariumas for some time now.

As the name implies, these shoes couldn't be easier to slip on and off (which, surprisingly, is not my experience with all slip-on shoes). 

I'm not always drawn to slip-on styles, but the buttery leather brings an extra touch of casual elegance I just don't get from others I've worn. The outfit options have no bounds. In fact, I've worn these versatile shoes with leggings, jeans, shorts, and a dress (and that's just in the past three days).

The Cariuma Slip-Ons are wearable from day one. Right out of the box the leather actually feels broken-in, as if the sneakers have already been in my rotation for months.

I've worn these shoes on a few lengthy walks and felt no pain or discomfort whatsoever.

Where other leather shoes are stiff, heavy, and heat-trapping, these are flexible, feather-light, and breathable. My feet have yet to sweat in them—even in record-breaking September heat.

And yet, the immediate worn-in comfort is just one of the reasons I know these kicks will stand the test of time. The brand uses the highest quality materials, and the shoe has a fully stitched outsole, meaning it's truly built to last.

Cariuma should be on every earth lover's radar. The Brazil-based brand uses sustainably sourced, eco-friendly materials such as recycled PET, green EVA from sugar cane, and bamboo—and Cariuma holds certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council, OEKO-TEX, and Global Recycled Standard.

The Slip-Ons are made with premium leather sourced from LWG-certified Gold Rated tanneries, organic cotton canvas, and natural rubber. 

And the shoe's minimalist design is matched with minimalist packaging. The recyclable shoe box actually acts as a shipping box, with no excess materials.