NOKWOL is a Partially Vegan Brand

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NOKWOL Brand Overview

NOKWOL is a fashion-forward footwear brand based in Hong Kong. Their shoes ship internationally from the UK and the Netherlands. It's unclear where they make their shoes, and under what labour conditions. They don't appear to use environmentally-friendly materials, or advertise any eco-friendly practices, such as partnering with green shipping companies. We have asked them for details surrounding these points and are awaiting reply.

About NOKWOL

"Nokwol is designed for the young, cool, trendy individuals who are looking to make an impact with their footwear with distinctive shapes that are set to challenge what is currently available and make quite the entrance into the industry." - NOKWOL team

What materials are used to make NOKWOL shoes?

NOKWOL will give a general overview of the materials used to make each shoe, within that product's description on their website.
NOKWOL mostly lists PU (polyurethane), mesh, and "man-made materials" for their outers, uppers, lining, and soles.

Are NOKWOL shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

It's difficult to assess the eco-friendliness of NOKWOL’s footwear, as we don't know the exact composition of their shoes, and cannot find any relevant data on their website. Generally speaking, however, vegan leathers (as relating to their vegan range) are less harmful to the environment that animal-derived leathers - this is backed up by data from inside the fashion industry as well as outside. For the data, please see Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA initiative.

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

From a carbon footprint standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that NOKWOL has, and what they do to remediate it. NOKWOL 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 NOKWOL use green shipping methods?

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

Does NOKWOL use eco-friendly packaging?

It's unclear from their website if NOKWOL 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.

Is NOKWOL a charitable company?

We’ve asked the NOKWOL 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.

Are NOKWOL shoes recyclable?

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

How should I dispose of my worn out NOKWOL shoes?

We’ve asked the NOKWOL 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 NOKWOL shoes?

NOKWOL shoes can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide. We've asked them if they have plans to work with retailers, and are currently awaiting reply.

Do NOKWOL shoes ever go on sale?

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

Where are NOKWOL shoes and boots made?

There’s no information available on the NOKWOL website with regard to where their shoes are made. We’ve reached out to the NOKWOL team for details, and are awaiting reply.

Are NOKWOL shoes made with fair labour?

On their website, NOKWOL doesn't specify where their shoes are made, so it's difficult for us as an outside, non-certifying 3rd party to verify as to whether or not they ensure their factory adheres to all international and local labour laws to provide a safe and fair working environment for their workers. We have reached out to them for clarification, and are currently awaiting reply.

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

It's unclear which slow fashion (ethically made, long-lasting, small batch production) or circular economy principles NOKWOL follows as a brand. We’ve asked them for any details regarding this, and are currently awaiting reply.

NOKWOL Vegan Product Range

NOKWOL mostly sells women's trendy casual and dressy chunky-soled shoes and boots (as well as sneakers). They also have a men's line of chunky-soled sneakers. Their styles are mostly mono-chromatic, but some do have colour highlights, such as their "Graffiti" sneaker line.