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mbg Deputy Commerce Editor
mbg Deputy Commerce Editor
Braelyn Wood is the Deputy Commerce Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University, along with a certificate in marketing.
August 14, 2024
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It’s not often that I rack up 50,000+ steps in a single weekend—but it’s not every day that you’re touring the sunny streets of Chicago for a friend’s bachelorette. Naturally, I realized only one pair of shoes could have gotten me through days of walking without any aches: my Cariuma Salvas.
The sustainable sneakers have been a staple in my summer wardrobe, taking me through 12-hour days at music festivals, long walks across the Brooklyn Bridge, and, yes, multiple weekends with 40,000+ steps.
And while I’ve waxed poetic about these comfy sneakers before, this is the first time my recommendation comes paired with the exclusive 20% discount MBG20—but you have less than 48 hours to snag the markdown.
What makes the Cariuma Salvas special
I own a lot of white sneakers (and my roommate would argue that it’s time for a closet clean-out). But there’s a reason I continue to replace my classic white Cariuma Salvas like clockwork every summer.
The comfy style combines a sleek silhouette with just the right amount of cushioning to ensure each step feels supported. Unlike running shoes, the cushioning is never destabilizing—and the sturdy rubber outsole only further adds to that stability.
The design also hits the Goldilocks of arch support. Its cork and bio-based insole molds to the shape of your foot, ensuring the style is comfortable right out of the box.
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What’s more, every element of the shoe emphasizes sustainability, from the leather upper sourced from LWG-certified Gold Rated tanneries to the ethically tapped rubber from Brazilian rubber trees.
Of course, the fit is my absolute favorite part of the style. I have a wide foot, so my toes are often smushed against the outer edge of a shoe’s upper.
Where I’ve worn my Cariuma Salvas
It’s one thing to swear that I swear these shoes a lot—it’s another to give a long list of all the ways these sneakers have supported my movement goals throughout the years.
Beyond daily dog walks, I’ve worn the sneakers to countless special occasions, where the Cariuma Salvas consistently proved they were the meeting point of style and function.
- A 10-day trip to Italy with daily sightseeing
- Three days of standing at the sober-friendly Newport Folk Festival
- A bachelorette party in Chicago
- A 13-day trip to Hawaii to visit family
- A weekend in Nantucket (including bike rides & walks on the beach)
- Ferry rides to and from Rockaway Beach
Image by Braelyn Wood / mbg creative
My point? There isn’t an occasion where these shoes don’t make an appearance—proving they’re worth every last penny.
The takeway
There’s a reason I’m consistently recommending the Cariuma Salvas. The supportive style hasn’t let me down after more than three years of regular wear—and I replace them annually for a reason. And thanks to some nifty negotiations, I even have the exclusive 20% promo code MBG20 just for mindbodygreen readers.
Remember: Cariuma doesn’t even do Black Friday sales (which makes this discount a huge deal). Just don’t miss your chance to use it before the promo ends on August 15.