El Naturalista Shoes [The Naturalist] originates from La Rioja (Spain), a fertile, prosperous land known for its artisan shoe makers since ancient times. They know their trade, their quality and how to strike a healthy balance between tradition and modernity. Their shoes, however, are meant to be universal. At El Naturalista they reputedly speak the language of plants, animals, water and stones.
The name El Naturalista expresses a different way of thinking and acting. Being a "naturalist" entails respect for a rich, profound philosophy that lays its trust in life and attributes everything to Nature as a primeval driving force.
The El Naturalista symbol, the frog, represents a land made fertile by water and it is meant to embody simple, worldly pleasures. In psychoanalytic theory, this animal, as an oneiric being, has a very positive connotation: agile and lively, it suggests adaptability and dynamism. The frog represents the permanent struggle against stagnation and shows the non-conforming nature of those who never shrink before difficulties.
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