LOVJOI is a Fully Vegan Brand

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LOVJOI Brand Overview

"The LOVJOI Shoes are PETA-Approved vegan certified. Vegan leather is used, made from microfibers that are certified according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100. The materials are also anti-allergenic, breathable and water-repellent." - LOVJOI team

About LOVJOI Vegan Boots

Based in Dürmentingen, Germany, LOVJOI makes a small range of stylish women's boots, which are PETA-approved vegan, and made with fair labour in Portugal.

What materials are used to make LOVJOI boots?

LOVJOI boots are primarily made of vegan leather (microfibre) that's anti-allergenic, breathable and water-repellent. On their web shop, ThokkThokk Market, LOVJOI gives a fairly specific breakdown of the materials used in their boots. Their heel boots ELVERIUM, for example, are made of 90% nylon microfibre & 10% PU (uppers), and rubber, up to 25% of which is recycled (soles). This description is very similar to their other boots.

Are the materials used to make LOVJOI boots eco-friendly/sustainable?

The vegan microfibre that LOVJOI uses is certified according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which means that it's free from a wide array of harmful substances, like pesticides, carcinogenic colourants and heavy metals, among others. The brand also claims that the mirofibre they use is "produced in an environmentally and water-friendly manner," which is generally, although not necessarily, true for OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified microfibres.

Does LOVJOI use green shipping methods?

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

Does LOVJOI use eco-friendly packaging?

It's unclear from their website if LOVJOI 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.

Are LOVJOI boots recyclable or compostable?

Within the product descriptions in their web shop, LOVJOI does claim that some of their boots are recyclable - some product descriptions specify that that particular boot is recyclable, while other product descriptions don't make that claim.

How should I dispose of my worn out LOVJOI boots?

We’ve asked the LOVJOI 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 LOVJOI boots?

LOVJOI boots can be purchased from their web shop, ThokkThokk Market, which ships internationally. We've asked them if they have plans to work with retailers, and are currently awaiting reply.

Do LOVJOI boots ever go on sale?

Yes - when visiting their web shop, we noticed that some items were marked down by up to 50%, possibly due to an end-of-season sale. Their web shop also offers students a discount, in partnership with iamstudent.de.

Are LOVJOI boots ethically made?

Yes - LOVJOI boots are made in Portugal, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does LOVJOI promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

LOVJOI appears to incorporate some elements of a circular economy, such as: using high-quality materials; making a small product range; avoiding fast-fashion level pricing; and employing fair labour. One area in which they could improve is by using a 'made-to-order' production system, which could cut down on production waste.

Is LOVJOI a charitable company?

We’ve asked the LOVJOI team about any charitable initiatives they're involved with (if any), and are currently awaiting reply, as there is no such information available on their website.

LOVJOI Footwear Range

LOVJOI makes a small range of women's casual, elegant leather-look boots - all in black. The style of their boots range from elegant to rough, and from classic to avant-garde. Some models are quite minimalist, while others are adorned with various accents, like patent shiny toes, zippers and/or distinctive soles.