Vegan shoes… animal friendly shoes

In order for a brand to succeed in a highly competitive and crowded market, it must differentiate itself from the rest and, for that, niche markets are an option to take into account.

The footwear industry is associated with the use of raw materials of animal origin, which clashes with the values of vegan consumers.

Currently, veganism has strength on a global scale and there is increasing pressure to create alternatives to animal exploitation.

Thus, knowing that there are several types of footwear made from raw materials of animal origin, some brands in this sector are already looking to offer vegan products. Knows? Already bought? If the answer is no, read our post and find out about this type of footwear. If you already know or already consume this type of products, read also because we try to give you tips on which brands to choose. Come on!

What is veganism?

When we hear the term vegan, we usually associate it with the present, with something that society has only recently woken up to. It is true that it has more and more adherents, but veganism originated in 1924, started by Donald Watson. And it’s not just a diet: it’s a lifestyle.

Veganism is based on an ethical basis in which animal rights are privileged, so it is not just a completely vegetarian diet, without any animal derivatives. All products that have, at any stage of their manufacturing process, elements of animal origin are also excluded.

This implies, not only a change in eating habits, but also in life habits. And, of course, it requires extensive research to find alternative products, completely free of any animal element, especially when shopping.

But, so that you don’t have to waste a lot of time looking for vegan shoes, we, at EscapeShoes, have made a selection of the best brands with vegan products, so that you also contribute to the preservation of animal rights and are more environmentally friendly.

What vegan footwear to wear?

Let’s eliminate the prejudice that associates vegan only with plants! In the case of footwear, it is enough that their materials do not have any animal origin. So textile or synthetic footwear is perfectly acceptable within the vegan community.

– Vegan footwear: the best wellies 

With the arrival of rain, wellies are increasingly becoming a choice of footwear, especially now that there are super original and trendy models.

One of the best brands of wellies, and which, on top of that, is Portuguese, is Lemon Jelly. The women’s wellies from this brand, in addition to being totally vegan because they are made of rubber, have also received the PETA seal approval. And they smell like lemon, which makes them even more “green” and appetizing. You can choose a more military model, like the Morgan 01 Black, a more classic and discreet one, like the Josephine 04 Sand, or a more modern one with more different lines, like the Jayden 10 Black.

 

 

However, if your style is more classic, another brand of vegan wellies is Cubanas Shoes, which is also a  Portuguese shoe brand, as we mentioned in a previous post. Cuban wellies have a model that resembles ankle boots (it doesn’t even look like you’re wearing wellies), in addition to being very comfortable and matching well with any style of clothing. See the more classic Dusk 330 Black, with a black tone, the Rainy 612 Brown, with a brown tone and versatile, and the Rainy 721 Pretas, with shine and glamour.

 

– Vegan sneakers

Sneakers have established themselves in the fashion world as an essential element for those who favor comfort and, at the same time, want to follow fashion trends.

There are already models that you can wear with skirts or even with women’s suits. Many of them are made from textile or synthetic material, which receive the vegan lifestyle seal of approval. Take, for example, the Fila brand, with its iconic white women’s Fila Disruptor Low  sneakers, which may look like they’re made of leather, but there’s not a single animal sign on these sneakers. The silver Fila Disruptor M Low model is also vegan and makes it possible to reflect various shades of other colors.

– Vegan Ballerinas

For those who like to feel like a princess,ballerinas are the ideal footwear, and if they have Melissa`s sweet scent, even better. Well, this brand uses a type of patented PVC called Melflex. In addition to the pleasant scent, it is completely free of any animal element and adapts to the shape of the foot, so that these shoes are even more comfortable to wear. And they match any look or situation! For a more “cute” look, you can opt for the Ultragirl Basic II Rosa, available in various pastel shades. But if you like bows more, how about the  Ultragirl Sweet Love V Black, with a big glitter bow at the top? Or even, for a more irreverent style, the Campana Flow Pink?

 

Is there vegan leather? 

Leather shoes are very popular. However, they are made from materials of animal origin. In order to fill this gap, vegan leather has emerged, an alternative without animal products.

Despite being vegan, this product isn´t eco-friendly, as it is made with synthetic materials, which take a long time to decompose. There are, therefore, many producers looking to develop more sustainable alternatives to these materials, so that it is possible to combine ecological values with vegan values as much as possible.

Where to buy vegan shoes in Portugal? 

As we’ve already said, knowing what is fully vegan involves extensive research, but in this case, you don’t need to do much research. Just come to the EscapeShoes online shoe store and you can easily find out what materials are used in the shoes. In addition to these wonderful vegan shoe suggestions, we have many more wonderful, original and animal-friendly options. Check out EscapeShoes.com now and choose the ones you like the most!

 

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