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In early 2008 Simple Shoes approached Matthew Allen to partner with Simple and The Ryde to create the artwork for a special edition of their sustainable edition shoes. This shoe incorporates environmental words and phrases to communicate a love for, and concern about, our environment. These shoes were a huge hit with large stores such as REI and Dillards as well as the surf centric Swell.com.