three pairs of shoes

Each of these pairs of shoes represents a different (real) woman in a new feature at Marie Claire: "Whose Carbon Footprint Is the Smallest?"

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See if you can guess:

  1. THE URBAN HIPSTER
    “I eat out way too much. I drink bottled water. I do the club scene a lot. Am I busted?” –Nikea, 29, public defender
  2. THE MOUNTAIN MAVEN
    “Even my cappuccino maker and hair dryer are solar-powered.” –Melissa, 33, land-conservation program manager
  3. THE GLOBE-TROTTER
    “I’ve never learned how to drive. I always use public transportation.” –Josie, 26, marketing manager

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