February 28, 2008 - The ever-so-green residents of Eugene, Oregon pride themselves on recycling 54 percent of all garbage. So it's no suprise that Eugene-based Rafters Footwear is producing sandals made from shredded water bottles and recycled rubber.... read more »

February 28, 2008 - The sandals outsoles are made of 25 percent recycled rubber. The webbing is made of polyester fibers from shredded plastic pop and water bottles. By using shredded bottles, we are not only making a better product, we are keeping them out of the trash. The bottles also present significant air pollution concerns as many are incinerated.... read more »

July 26, 2007 - For the Combs family, it was one long step from selling shoes to manufacturing them. The owners of Burch's Fine Footwear, a Eugene institution for more than 70 years, began producing Rafters, a line of river sandals and flip-flops, 14 years ago. This was followed five years ago by Bogs, a line of waterproof work boots.... read more »