Vegan Shoes Such an array of vegan shoes now. I remember asking in every shoe shop I visited; “Are these leather?” And the majority of replies being; “oh yes of course” and I would respond by saying “Ah that’s a shame – I only wear non leather shoes as I am vegan.” I do love a great shoe or boot – I go for comfy now however still with a touch of glam as well! We now have highend designer vegan footwear, independent ethical vegan
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shoe companies, even high street chains such and M&S are labelling shoes as “Suitable for vegans”.
leading vegan shoe brand – and still going strong is Beyond Skin with their high end leather free ranges.
VegfestUK award winner Vegetarian Shoes based in Brighton trailblazed 30 years ago and they continue to do so with their hardy boots, belts and much more.
I adored my vegan “badger” shoes from www.bboheme.com and never had so many comments about my feet before!
I also remember going to a Vegan Society meeting perhaps 20 years ago and talking to a passionate lady, Natalie Dean, who told me her dream was to set up a
Pictured: Vionic Shoes
Will Green launched his brand Will’s Vegan Shoes at VegfestUK 10 years ago and has grown from strength
