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Did you know Earth Day was born right here in Santa Barbara? 

Back in 1970, this little coastal town—where the ocean meets the mountains and the ground practically hums beneath your feet—sparked a movement. The people here rose up after an oil spill, hearts cracked open, feet planted firmly, and said: “We need to care for this home of ours.” 

That’s what Earth Day is to me. Not just a date. Not just a cause. A reminder—
that the ground we walk on is alive, and it’s calling us back. We live in a world that’s gotten too used too much disconnect— tight shoes, fast lives, digital noise. But the Earth? She communicates truth through the soles of our feet. And every time you slip into a pair of LUNAs, you’re choosing to feel again. To listen. To ground yourself. 

LUNA Sandals were born from this reconnection. A simple idea: less shoe, more you. Inspired by the Tarahumara and born on trails that wind through canyons, deserts, and beaches, LUNAs are not just gear—they’re a gateway. A way back to your natural rhythm that only you can discover. 

I’ve run marathons on pavement, carefully maneuvered over volcanic rock and along rocky coasts, crossed rivers and creeks, and strolled moonlit trails and campgrounds and traveled around the world—all in sandals that let my feet be feet. And what I’ve learned is this: when you listen to your body and walk lightly on the Earth, something inside shifts.

You remember who you are and what you are made of part of a long line of movers and shakers. So this Earth Day, whether you’re on a city sidewalk or a mountain ridge, I invite you to kick off your shoes—literally or metaphorically—and reconnect again today and everyday. It’s is the best medicine and the right dosage is easy to find so get out there and explore the part of "your" Earth just out your front door. Walk a trail. Feel the dirt. Let your feet talk to the planet. Let your LUNAs be your guide...they have a long history riding inside of them. 
Santa Barbara may have lit the match, but we all carry the fire now. 

Viva la Tierra.