Ethical Handmade Custom Alex SneakersThe Root Collective Size 11Cross posted $160 (no discount)If you're anything like me, shopping your values matters a lot. So it's hard to say no when your favorite ethical Handmade show company has a custom sale! That's how these beauties made their way to my closet. TRC worked with artisans in Guatemala to handshake all their shoes for 11 years before closing their business in Fall 2024. These shoes will never be made again! (sad face)Basically brand new, worn only 4 times. They are chestnut leather with black spiral and cream stripes. I changed out the laces for an elastic slip on style in black, but I still have the original white ones and I could send those too if you are interested. I want to love this style, but they are just too big for me. If you know this company, you know the Jessie Sneakers are more fitted and the Alex Sneakers are more roomy.I'm so sad but I don't see myself reaching for them too often. There's only a few of us size 11 ladies, so I hope someone can snag these and love them.