I WILL RISE is a Fully Vegan Brand

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Brand Highlights

“We research constantly for innovations within sustainability and include them in our products. All our products are 100% Vegan.” - I WILL RISE team

About I WILL RISE Vegan Shoes

"We see the sneaker as an element that brings people together and it is an ongoing process and discussion of how traditional knowledge and modern street culture can connect." - I WILL RISE team

Is I WILL RISE an intentionally vegan brand?

I WILL RISE appears to be an intentionally vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. According to the brand, "We believe that vegan materials are important to minimize animal suffering and CO2 emissions significantly."

What materials are used to make I WILL RISE shoes?

I WILL RISE sneakers contain: recycled cotton lining, organic cotton laces, corn-based vegan bio leather, 50% recycled rubber soles, and an insole that is more then 85% biodegradable. On their website, I WILL RISE gives a more detailed overview of the materials used to make each shoe, within that product's description.

Are I WILL RISE shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

I WILL RISE sneakers have a focus on sustainability - they mainly contain natural, organic, biodegradable, and recycled materials.

Does I WILL RISE use green shipping methods?

It's unclear from their website if I WILL RISE uses net-zero or negative emissions shipping partners, either domestically or internationally. We’ve asked them for clarification, and are currently awaiting reply.

Does I WILL RISE use eco-friendly packaging?

It's unclear from their website if I WILL RISE uses recycled, recyclable, compostable, or other forms of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging. We’ve asked them for details regarding the materials they use for packaging, and are currently awaiting reply.

How should I dispose of my worn out I WILL RISE shoes?

We’ve asked the I WILL RISE team if they currently have, or are developing, a shoe recycling program, and are awaiting reply. In the meantime, Get it Vegan recommends either trying to have them repaired, donating them to someone in need, or taking them to a clothing recycling depot (if available in your city), which can strip them down to their recyclable components.

Where can I buy I WILL RISE shoes?

It looks like I WILL RISE shoes can only be purchased from their website, or from their social channels. We've asked them if they have plans to work with retailers, and are currently awaiting reply.

Do I WILL RISE shoes ever go on sale?

We haven’t noticed any specific sales for I WILL RISE shoes when visiting their site and perusing their social channels, although they mention that if you sign up to their newsletter, you will be 'alerted to discounts,' so it's not out of the question.

Are I WILL RISE shoes ethically made?

Yes - I WILL RISE shoes are made in Portugal & Germany, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations. I WILL RISE also works with female run Batakari cloth-weaving workshops from the North of Ghana as well as individual Kente-weavers from the south and central parts of the country. According to the brand, "We believe that a sneaker can not be cool as long as it has blood on it. Therefore our products are fair produced in human friendly environments without child labour and exploitation."

Does I WILL RISE promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

I WILL RISE incorporates some elements of a circular economy, such as using increasingly sustainable and high-quality materials, investing in the latest eco-friendly materials, empowering artisan entrepreneurs in Ghana, and employing fair labour.

Is I WILL RISE a charitable company?

According to I WILL RISE, "we are committed to supporting skateboarding and sponsor individuals in Ghana with the donation of skate equipment."

I WILL RISE Product Range

I WILL RISE makes unisex vegan leather low-top sneakers in white and black, with handwoven cloth features on the outside. Their aesthetic can be described as 'modern street style blended with traditional Ghanaian cultural elements.' According to the brand, the sneakers are very durable and approved by international skateboarders, so they can be used as skate shoes.