Nōskin is a Fully Vegan Brand

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Nōskin Brand Overview

With their first lines being released in 2020, Nōskin is still pretty new on the scene. Based in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, Nōskin makes shoes and boots from an all-vegan factory in São Paolo, Brazil. They've partnered with One Tree Planted to help reforest the earth, and sell their fashionable footwear at an upper-mid price point.

About Nōskin

"Staying true to the original vision of Nōskin, you won’t find any materials or practices in our clothing that harm animals. From the materials we use in our Chelsea and combat boots, to the non-leather patches on our denim, we have carefully selected alternative fabrics that we believe will not only match, but exceed their animal product counterparts." - Nōskin team

Is Nōskin an ethically vegan brand?

Nōskin is an intentionally and ethically vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. According to the brand, "We proudly carry the 'PETA Approved Vegan' accreditation, as a reminder that not only our team, but all of our manufacturers all commit to producing products that do no harm to animals."

What materials are used to make Nōskin shoes?

Nōskin mainly uses vegan leather (microfibre PU) and canvas their upper materials. Unfortunately they don't provide much detail with regard to what those materials are made of. They also don't provide any details as to the materials used for the rest of the shoes. We have reached out for clarification and are awaiting reply.

Are Nōskin shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

It's difficult to assess the eco-friendliness of Nōskin’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 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 Nōskin shoes create a lot of CO2 emissions?

From a carbon footprint standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that Nōskin has, although we do know that whatever their impact, they try to remediate it through a partnership with One Tree Planted (the details of the partnership are not clear on their website, so we have reached out for more information). Nōskin 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 Nōskin use green shipping methods?

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

Does Nōskin use eco-friendly packaging?

It's unclear from their website if Nōskin 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 Nōskin shoes & boots recyclable?

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

How should I dispose of my worn out Nōskin shoes?

We’ve asked the Nōskin 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 Nōskin shoes?

Nōskin shoes and boots can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide, with some models being available for pre-order. Nōskin shoes can be purchased from their showroom in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia.

Do Nōskin shoes ever go on sale?

Nōskin will email you a 10% discount code if you subscribe to their newsletter when visiting their website.

Where are Nōskin shoes & boots made?

Nōskin footwear is made in São Paolo, Brazil, in what's known to be the world's first all-vegan shoe factory, which also makes shoes for such brands as Ahimsa., King55, and others.

Are Nōskin shoes & boots ethically made?

Nōskin footwear is made in an all-vegan shoe factory. The factory is located in Brazil, so their worker's are protected by the labour laws of Brazil, which include 8 hour work days, or 44 hour work weeks (similar to Alberta, Canada). According to the brand, "We are proud to partner with a footwear manufacturer that ensures our makers are paid above a living wage for the area." Nōskin shares some of the wage data of the factory on their website, as follows:
Location: Franca, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Production volume: 150 pairs per day

Factory size: 40 employees

Working hours: 7am to 4.30pm

Salary for shoemakers: 1900 BRL/month +275 BRL food bonus
Industry standard salary: 1342 BRL/month

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

Nōskin appears to incorporate many elements of a circular economy, such as: employing fair labour; having models available via pre-order; avoiding discount-level pricing; making their products by hand; and partnering with a reforestation organization.

Is Nōskin a charitable company?

Nōskin is partnered with One Tree Planted (a reforestation organization), although the details of this partnership are not clear. We have reached out to them for clarification, and are awaiting reply.

Nōskin Footwear Range

Nōskin makes unisex leather-look dress shoes and boots with their signature chunky soles, giving an edgy look to classic designs. They also make unisex shell-toe canvas sneakers that are a modern take on a popular style from the 1950's.