Shoe Grits: CORK!!

Cork is the environmentally friendly renewable bark from a cork oak tree that grows primarily around the Mediterranean Sea. It is stripped from the tree every nine years without damage to the tree. Cork is light in weight and floats, soft but durable, expandable and flexible. It is moisture resistant yet allows some absorption. It insulates, isolates, absorbs sound and vibrations, and is anti-static. There is no other material – natural or man-made – that possesses all of these qualities. It is said that cork was worn by man as far back as the 14th century. Even then man understood that the soft but durable bark from the cork oak made for comfortable yet protective padding underfoot. We've come a long way in both technology and style since the 14th century! Enjoy! (And as always if you are interested in purchasing, please email me directly or call 828-783-0828 or 205-877-8554 and ask for Amanda.)