Shoes made out of unused dildos feel like dancing on clouds

You might be thinking, “Wait — Shoes made from what now?!”

This is even printed on a greeting card when you buy a pair with the title all in caps, “Sustainability because f*ck you.” It sums up the entire vibe for Rose in Good Faith, a Los Angeles-based company that combines modern and luxury apparel, accessories and footwear. They’re in Nordstroms and have partnered with celebrities, including Machine Gun Kelly and Lil Wayne. But, more importantly, they are all about quality over quantity and the materials they use in their products. 

Related: Buy a pair of these luxury shoes made out of dildos

Mentioned on their website are their three stages of responsibility: transparency, up-cycling and innovation. These three values are especially apparent in their Plastic Soul shoes, which not only look unique, but is upcycled with unused sex toys from Doc Johnson. Basically, they managed to turn dildos into shoes and make them fashionable and comfortable.

The Plastic Soul shoes come in three colors, the latest called Crème Brulee ($135), followed by Endless Black ($145) and, the one that started it all, Cloud Dancer ($130). I was curious how well dildos actually feel on your feet — to my delight, I was sent a pair of Cloud Dancer to find out.

A big box of surprises

The shoes came in an elegant or ominous (you decide) cardboard black box. After opening, a red box was nestled inside wrapped in a simple black ribbon bow. Within that red box was a durable black cloth bag and, finally, within the bag was the shoes wrapped in paper. I have to applaud Rose in Good Faith for the grandeur, the suspense they built in their packaging. 

I will definitely be reusing the cloth bag as a book bag or for travel. And the red box, indeed, can be reused for storage. At the same time, however, it does seem excessive, but what do you expect from a $130 shoe? Good news is that there were no plastic use, aside from the shoes, that is.

Art on your feet

The Plastic Soul shoes are elegant and effortless in fabrication. The specific materials that they are made out of are unused thermo plastic elastomer (TPE) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam. These are the same materials used in sex toys, medical tubing, cables and many other items because it’s moldable, has electrical resistance and is hypoallergenic. Inside, the insole is made from natural, recycled cork lined with organic cotton and designed with an arch support to provide all-day comfort.

In person, the shoes look a lot chunkier than the photos, but still retains its funky and futuristic design. Another thing to note is that it’s designed to be worn slightly loose. Depending on the shoe company, I wear either a six or a six and a half in U.S. women, so I was expecting a tight fit. However, if I scooched my feet all the way to the top, I could still stick my index finger to measure the amount of space left. When I walked in them, my feet don’t slide a lot and they are wonderful for any casual wear.   

Wearing it out

According to the sticker on the insole, it’s going to be stiff, but you have to wear the shoe for six to nine hours for it to mold to your feet. However, it’s already so comfortable from the get-go and the more you wear it, the squishier it gets. I’ve worn it a couple of times running errands and grabbing lunch and, honestly, it lives up to being an everyday shoe. 

I’m one of those people that put up with laces for the snug feel and because Velcro straps for adult shoes are minimal. Therefore, this is a slippery slope for me to just wear the Plastic Soul every time I need to go somewhere. I am a sloth, and when a fashion item combines comfort with style, it’s endgame for me. 

Furthermore, it is apparently waterproof, but with the cutout design, I suggest it best not to get it too soaked unless you want your feet wet. And as for how it cleans, the material looks like it’s easy enough to wipe down, but that is yet to be seen as time wears on. 

The everyday shoe for everyone

Perhaps a little poetic, the company said it best, “The Plastic Soul by Rose In Good Faith evokes the energy of sustainability, sexual freedom and purpose.”

If you are someone who has been on the lookout for a slip-on, everyday footwear with a special, chunky design to it, the Plastic Soul may be a match made in heaven. And, with the cream and black colors, those are great options if white doesn’t seem like for you. The price tag is rather hefty, but if it lives up the name, these shoes will last for a good long time. All euphemisms aside, the shoe is inventive and wearable by anyone. 

And, if someone compliments you on your shoes, you can say to them, “Thanks, they’re made from dildos.”

+ Rose in Good Faith

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Editor’s Note: This product review is not sponsored by Rose in Good Faith. All opinions on the products and company are the author’s own.

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