Vegan Shoes by Karin Ridgers

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 shoe companies, even high street chains such and M&S are labelling shoes as “Suitable for vegans”.

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 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 leading vegan shoe brand – and still going strong is Beyond Skin with their high end leather free ranges.

I adored my vegan “badger” shoes from www.bboheme.com and never had so many comments about my feet before!

Will Green launched his brand Will’s Vegan Shoes at VegfestUK 10 years ago and has grown from strength to strength since. Will is launching a new warehouse and has ambitious plans to expand further.

www.wills-vegan-store.co.uk

Vionic is dedicated to creating comfortable, supportive shoes everyone will love.

Whether you’re in the market for eco-friendly canvas, vegan-certified shoes or non-leather kicks – they are confident you’ll find a style you love when you check out their collection.

I am trying out their new Pismo lightweight vegan trainer – and they feel really good! Choose from a rainbow of uppers, in either canvas or jersey, with white laces, contrasting eyelets and tape at the heel.

Every pair of Vionic shoes comes with three-zone comfort - Ultimate Arch Support for a difference you can feel - and have been podiatrist designed, giving you comfort and support, wherever you are.

www.vionicshoes.co.uk

éS is one of the few skateboarder owned and operated footwear companies in the world and has been since 1995. Their passion for inspirational Skateboarding, Design, and Style permeates throughout the global skate community. Their vegan and eco-friendly collection leverages heritage éS colour stories through ethically sourced non-animal leathers and microfiber materials and applies them to their most functional skate shoes.

All are made with animal-friendly materials including microfiber, mesh and tumbled and synthetic leathers - taking the typical skate shoe and making it atypical.

Feedback on this show has been positive – comfortable and band on cool trend – with no animals harmed.

www.esskateboarding. com/collections/vegan

High end vegan designer shoes include brands such as www.damapreziosa. com and www.minkshoes. com really do add glamour and luxury...

And best of all –

all VEGAN friendly!