Risorse Future is Likely a Vegan Brand

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Risorse Future Brand Overview

Founded way back in 1955, Risorse Future became a vegan brand in 2010. Their footwear is made by local artisans in Monte Urano, Italy, which is where their headquarters are located. They are heavily vegan certified, and incorporate natural (although not organic) materials into their unique designs.

About Risorse Future

"Risorse Future does not use any type of animal derivatives and is classified VVV+, the highest level of the Animal Free Fashion ethical rating created by the LAV (Lega Anti Vivisezione – Anti-vivisection league)." - Risorse Future team

What materials are used to make their shoes?

Risorse Future uses natural and synthetic materials to make their shoes and boots. Their uppers are made with hemp, cotton, or microfibre (polyester and polyurethane combined). Their soles are made with synthetic rubber, and the eyelets are made with nickel-free metal.

Are Risorse Future vegan shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

Their shoes could be considered somewhat sustainable, but not a whole lot. Their natural materials don't appear to be organic, and their synthetic materials don't appear to be recycled, but it's worth noting that the synthetic materials are REACH-compliant (which means they're free from harmful chemicals, essentially). The colouring they use is also REACH-compliant. And while the virgin man-made synthetics they use in other models are generally considered worse for the environment than recycled synthetics, or natural materials, those virgin synthetic materials are still considered to be more environmentally friendly than animal-derived leathers. This is backed up by data from inside the fashion industry as well as outside of it. For the data, please see Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA initiative.

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

From a carbon footprint standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that Risorse Future has, and what they do to remediate it. The brand does not currently provide data as to their environmental impact or remediation efforts, so it's difficult to accurately asses them in these areas. However, according to the brand, "The entire supply chain is located in the area, allowing production to benefit from the local branches: no outside processing (nor transportation!)."

Does Risorse Future use ‘green’ shipping methods?

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

Do they use eco-friendly packaging for their shoes?

We've reached out to the Risorse Future team to get further details on this, and are awaiting reply.

Are Risorse Future shoes recyclable?

We've reached out to their team to get further details on this, and are awaiting reply.

How should I dispose of my old Risorse Future shoes?

We’ve asked their 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 Risorse Future shoes?

Their 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 their shoes ever go on sale?

Risorse Future will email you a 10% discount code if you subscribe to their newsletter when visiting their website. There’s also a “Sales” section of their website, and we noticed sales in the area of 20% when we visited.

Where are their vegan shoes made?

Risorse Future makes their shoes and boots in Monte Urano, Italy, as they have since 1955. They are made by hand by local artisans.

Are their shoes made with fair labour?

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

Does Risorse Future promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Risorse Future incorporates some elements of a circular economy, such as: using natural materials; avoiding discount-level pricing; making their products by hand; sourcing materials locally; and employing fair labour.

Is Risorse Future a charitable company?

We’ve asked their 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.

Is Risorse Future an ethically vegan brand?

Risorse Future is an intentionally and ethically vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. They are vegan-approved by the 3 leading vegan certifying bodies, and widely promote the fact that their shoes don't contain any animal-derived materials or ingredients.

Risorse Future Product Range

Risorse Future makes a wide variety of shoes and boots, in styles that range from retro to modern, and from classic to trendy. Most of their designs have a fabric/canvas look with unique designs and patterns, although they do make some leather-look models.