Vegano Shoes is Likely a Fully Vegan Brand

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Vegano Shoes Brand Highlights

"Vegano Shoes remains to this day with the fortification of its essence and preservation of its initial principles, based on respect for all forms of life. Currently, the brand serves the entire national territory and is always looking for commercial and social partnerships to prove that there is no need to torture or sacrifice animals to obtain good quality products and market acceptance." - Vegano Shoes team

About Vegano Shoes

"In addition, we take care that there is no human exploitation in our garments. We are responsible for the production of our products, the models and the brand, and we verify all the companies that supply us with materials. In addition to all being in accordance with the CLT, in certain functions, they even give preference to low-income people." - Vegano Shoes team

Are Vegano Shoes waterproof?

According to the brand, their shoes and boots are not waterproof, but are water-resistant. They say that their product with the best water-resistance is their "Eco-Recycled Boot."

Is Vegano Shoes an ethically vegan brand?

Vegano Shoes 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, "Vegano seeks awareness that it is not necessary to kill or injure to meet human needs."

What materials are used to make their shoes and boots?

Within each shoe's description on the Vegano Shoes website it will give a detailed breakdown of the materials used to make that shoe. Most of their raw materials are made up of cotton tarpaulins with PET (recycled plastic), reused truck tarpaulins, jute fibres, inner tubes from car and truck tires, in addition to "vegetable laminate" (made from natural latex, a renewable raw material extracted directly from the rubber tree).

Are their shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, Vegano Shoes could be considered fairly eco-friendly, as they incorporate many natural and/or recycled materials into their designs. The materials they use, while not necessarily perfect, are generally considered to be more environmentally friendly than animal-derived leathers (due to the inclusion of various toxic chemicals used in the tanning process, among other reasons). 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 Vegano Shoes 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.

Does Vegano Shoes use ‘green’ shipping methods?

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

Does Vegano Shoes use eco-friendly packaging?

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

How should I dispose of my old Vegano Shoes?

We’ve asked the Vegano Shoes 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 by a local cobbler, 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.

Which stores can I buy Vegano Shoes from?

At the moment, you can only buy Vegano Shoes from their website, or at their office in Franca, Brazil (by appointment). The brand says their shoes can be shipped internationally (you just have to contact them before placing your order), and that they're looking for retail partnerships and will soon have news.

Do their shoes ever go on sale?

Yes - there’s an “Outlet” section of their website, and we noticed sales in the area of 24-62% off when we visited.

Where are Vegano Shoes made?

Vegano Shoes's footwear is made in Franca, Brazil

Are their shoes made with fair labour?

The Vegano Shoes 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). The brand also says, "We take care that there is no human exploitation in our garments. We are responsible for the production of our products, the models and the brand, and we verify all the companies that supply us with materials. In addition to all being in accordance with the CLT, in certain functions, they even give preference to low-income people."

Is Vegano Shoes 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.

Does Vegano Shoes promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Vegano Shoes says that they make sustainability and eco-friendliness a priority for their brand. In keeping with this, they do appear to incorporate some elements of a circular economy, such as: making their own footwear; using increasingly recycled and up-cycled materials; using natural materials; and making timeless styles (mostly).

Vegano Shoes Footwear Range

Vegano Shoes makes mostly unisex footwear, and sells it at a lower-mid tier price point. They make a wide variety of casual and sporting function-specific footwear, from trendy platform sneakers to biker boots, and from running shoes to quick-drying surfing shoes. Their styles also vary widely, from somewhat eclectic to functional, and from timeless and classic, to trendy and fashionable.