Noani is a Fully Vegan Brand

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Noani Brand Overview

"Sustainability begins with the selection of environmentally friendly raw materials. Animals, the environment and people suffer for the production of leather. We want to do that differently. The alternative of using cheap and less sustainable materials such as artificial leather is not an alternative for us. Fair, green and ecological, that's what the future looks like for us!" - Noani team

About Noani Vegan Sneakers

"For us, it goes without saying that neither humans, nor animals, nor the environment should suffer for the manufacture of our products! But we also want to show that responsibly manufactured accessories can look absolutely modern - and with high quality and durability!" - Noani team

Is Noani an ethically vegan brand?

Noani is an intentionally and ethically vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. The brand's name is short for "No Animal." According to the brand, "Fair fashion requires empathy and social responsibility!"

What materials are used to make Noani sneakers?

Noani uses a combination of recycled materials, natural materials, and fruit leathers to make their sneakers, including:
Appleskin: upper & Noani logo
Recycled organic cotton: lining
Recycled PET fabric: shoelaces
FSC-certified natural rubber: soles

Are Noani sneakers eco-friendly/sustainable?

Noani sneakers are fairly eco-friendly due to the fact that they use recycled and natural materials (such as natural rubber in their soles) and plant leather for their upper materials. Although plant leathers are much more sustainable than animal leather, and virgin plastics, they typically do not degrade outside of controlled industrial conditions due to the plastics (bio-based, recycled, or otherwise) added to them. The science used in these leathers is steadily advancing however, and over time they have been using fewer plastics and other stabilizers. They also use recycled materials wherever else possible, such as recycled organic cotton (for the lining of their shoes) and recycled PET plastic (for their shoe laces).

Does production of Noani shoes create a lot of CO2 emissions?

From a carbon footprint standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that Noani has, and what they do to remediate it. Noani does not currently provide data as to their environmental impact or remediation efforts, so it's difficult to accurately asses them in these areas.

Does Noani use green shipping methods?

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

Are Noani sneakers recyclable?

It’s unclear from the information available on their website if Noani’s sneakers are recyclable or compostable. We’ve asked for clarification from the Noani team, and are currently awaiting reply.

How should I dispose of my worn out Noani shoes?

We’ve asked the Noani 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 Noani shoes?

Noani shoes can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped within Germany, Austria and the EU member states. We've asked them if they have plans to work with retailers, and are currently awaiting reply.

Do Noani sneakers ever go on sale?

We haven’t noticed any sales for Noani sneakers when visiting their site and perusing their social channels.

Where are Noani shoes made?

Noani makes their sneakers in Spain.

Are Noani shoes ethically made?

Yes! Noani shoes are made in Spain, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does Noani use eco-friendly packaging?

Yes! Noani uses recycled cardboard packaging made from 100% recycled and recyclable cellulose.

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

Noani incorporates many elements of a circular economy, such as: using increasingly sustainable and high-quality materials; making timeless styles; avoiding discount-level pricing; using eco-friendly packaging; and employing fair labour.

Is Noani a charitable company?

We’ve asked the Noani 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.

Noani Product Range

Noani makes leather-look unisex low-top sneakers, with a street-style/skate shoe vibe. They have a small product line which includes a full-white minimalist model, as well as others that have accents on the side and heel of green, black, or red.