Vegan Shoes and Accessories.Companies listed below: All the companies listed below are either run by vegans or have a vegan policy. Therefore all their products are suitable for vegans.Some companies are based in the UK, others in The United States. They all function as an online shop, although some will also have a shop. They also all ship to Ireland. Shoes and accessories from these companies are mostly made with Synthetic Microfibre, which looks, acts and feels like leather, but is breathable, contrary to the vegan-friendly but uncomfortable shoes that can be bought in mainstream shops. The shoes from these companies are therefore comfortable, breathable and last a long time. Other materials include hemp, nylon and Polyurethane/Cotton. Companies listed in the right column: Particular items are listed in the right column. The companies manufacturing them are not vegan but have a range of products suitable for vegans.If you don't feel too comfortable ordering shoes online, any footwear street shop will sell non-leather items. Just look for the diamond shaped logo, or ask the shop for assistance. It is worth mentionning that if you are opposed to sweatshops, it might be better to stick with the list below as most shoes and accessories from mainstream shops are made in sweatshops. Vegetarian Shoes (UK)
Vegetarian Shoes are based in the UK and have a shop in Brighton, although orders can be done in their website.
Work Labour: More info on their products: Bourgeois Boheme (UK)
Bourgeois Boheme is an ethical fashion company that produces and retails ethical and vegan footwear and accessories.
Work Labour: Website: MooShoes (USA)
MooShoes is a vegan-owned business which is an online store as well as in its retail store in New York City.
Work Labour: Website: Vegan Chic (USA)
Vegan Chic is an online business, which provides vegan footwear and other accessories.
Work Labour: Website: Roots of Compassion (Germany)
Roots of Compassion was created in 2001 to promote veganism and animal libearation.
Work Labour: More info on their products: Alternative Outfitters (USA based):
Alternative Outfitters is an online business, owned by vegans, which provides vegan footwear and other accessories.
Work Labour: Website: Vegan Store (UK based):
Vegan Store is a vegan online business, based in Brighton, which provides vegan footwear and other accessories.
Work Labour: Website: Beyond Skin (UK)
Beyond Skin is a vegan footwear business that operates online and also have a range of shoes in several shops (see the list). The company was created in 2001, in the UK.
Work Labour: Website: Ethical Wares (UK)
Ethical Wares is an ethically-based mail order company run by vegans who seek to trade in a manner which does not exploit humans, non-humans or the wider environment.
Work Labour: Website: NAE (Portugal)
NAE (No Animal Exploitation is an ethically-based mail order company run by vegans who seek to trade in a manner which does not exploit humans and non-humans.
Work Labour: Website: Neon Collective (UK)
Neon Collective is an online vegan boutique specialising in vegan bags and footwear. Neon Collective is a collective of designers.
Work Labour: Website: Ahimsa Footwear (USA)
Ahimsa Footwear is an online vegan boutique specialising in vegan footwear and bags.
Work Labour: Website: Matt & Nat (Canada)
Matt & Nat is a collection of design-centric, eco friendly and vegan accessories.
Work Labour: They also have a shop in Ireland: Website: Redhanded Bags (US)
Redhanded Bags is a design company that sells vegan bags.
Work Labour: Website: Slappa (US & UK)
SLAPPA's offers a line of cd cases, dvd cases, laptop cases and laptop backpacks, which are all suitable for vegans.
Work Labour: Website: Hempmania (US)
Hempmania offers an extensive line of high quality, earth friendly hemp products.
Work Labour: Website: NOHARM (USA & UK)
NOHARM is an online vegan boutique specialising in vegan footwear, apparel and accessories.
Work Labour: Website: Jinga (UK)
Jingando Ltd is an online footwear business which makes vegan trainer-like shoes named Jinga Originals.
Work Labour: Website: Parapette (USA)
Parapette Inc. is an online vegan boutique specialising in vegan bags.
Work Labour: Website: Neverleatherland (USA)
Neverleatherland livestyle is an online vegan or vegetarian business which has created a range of "neverleatherland" branded products with their distinctive logo.
Work Labour: Website: Cynthia King Dance Studio (USA)
Cynthia King Dance Studio is a dance company based in New York which provides vegan Ballet dance shoes.
Work Labour: Website: Couch (USA)
Couch is a company based in Los Angeles, California, which manufactures and sells vegan guitar straps and belts.
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 Environmentally friendly?Some might argue that non-leather goods are not environmentally friendly. Which causes less damage to the environment? Synthetic materials or tanned skin treated with several chemicals? While synthetic materials often cause pollution from its manufacture and waste, leather manufacture and waste also causes pollution, due to the multiple use of chemicals for tanning. Either choice leads to some environmental damage, but by chosing man made materials, you will not support animal exploitation. For more information, read: Climbing shoesEvolv Sports & Designs Co. is a U.S.-based climbing footwear company that offers a range of vegan climbing shoes. According to Evolv, all but the Demorto and Royale are vegan friendly. Website: www.evolvesports.com 
Martial Arts StuffEverlast and Reebok offer a range of vegan products made of PU (polyurethane) and vynil: 
Gloves, punch bags and other accessories.
Available on the internet or any sports and martial arts shops in Ireland. Dancing shoes.The company "Step One Dance Shoes" offers a range of vegan ballroom and latin shoes. Website: www.steponedanceshoes.com |
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