Víron is a Fully Vegan Brand

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Víron Brand Highlights

“The Earth is our home, and we treat her like that. Virón uses bio-based, recycled, and upcycled materials in production of our shoes, while minimising the use of virgin and fossil-based materials.” - Virón team

About Víron

"We believe in the rights of all living beings and stand against any form of animal oppression. Not only are we fully vegan and PETA certified, we regularly commit to activities and donations to support animal and climate-focused organisations." - Víron team

Is Víron an ethically vegan brand?

Víron 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 produce vegan footwear, as we stand for protection of all animals.”

What materials are used to make Víron shoes and boots?

According to the brand, "We use a variety of recycled, upcycled, and bio-based materials. Our materials range between recycled nylon, recycled plastic bottles, recycled rubber, recycled ocean plastic waste, upcycled canvas, upcycled denim, and upcycled army surplus." You can see the exact materials used in each shoe by clicking the 'Material Description' area of that shoe's listing. For example, their 2017 Moss boot uses:
• Upper: 100% post consumer recycled polyester (PET) (Spain)
• Lining: 100% organic cotton (Spain)
• Sole: up to 70% recycled rubber, 30% rubber (Portugal)

Are their shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, their shoes and boots could be considered quite eco-friendly, as they incorporate mostly plant-based leathers, recycled materials, and up-cycled materials into their designs. Their plant-based leathers, while not 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 footwear create a lot of harmful emissions?

From a carbon footprint standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that Víron has, and what they do to remediate it. Víron does not currently provide data as to their environmental impact or remediation efforts, so it's difficult to accurately asses them in these areas. It's worth mentioning however, that most of their materials are sourced from within Europe, which cuts down on how far they have to be shipped (and thus cuts down on emissions) to where they're produced (Portugal).

Does Víron 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 Víron use eco-friendly packaging?

Yes - According to Víron, "Our packaging is composed of a recycled, biodegradable box, recycled wrapping paper, and recycling-friendly Kraft tape." The brand also says that their tape is free of chemicals, harmful dyes, and plastic.

Are Víron 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 Víron 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 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 their shoes from?

Víron shoes can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide (for free). They also work with dozens of online and brick-and-mortar retailers across the globe.

Do Víron shoes ever go on sale?

Víron generally opposes sales and is a proponent of conscious consumerism. According to the brand, "As we stand against mass-consumption, and believe everyone should buy consciously, we do not hold sales, nor do we participate in sales-actions such as 'Black Friday'. However, every first Thursday of the month we hold Virón4All, where you can buy certain models at a discount. We donate 100% of profits from sales made during Virón4All to animal and climate organisations. Check our socials for more info!"

Where are their vegan shoes and boots made?

All of their materials are sourced in EU countries such as Spain, France and Italy, with their shoes being designed and developed in Paris, France. Production of their shoes is done in Guimarães, Portugal, in a family-owned factory. Virón guarantees ethical production along the entire production line. 

Are their shoes made with fair labour?

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

Is Víron a charitable company?

Every first Thursday of the month, Víron holds a "Virón4All" sales event where you can buy certain models at a discount. The brand then donates 100% of the profits from those sales to animal and climate organizations.

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

Not only does Víron promote slow fashion and circular economy principles in their public-facing materials, but they operate by them. In keeping with that philosophy, the brand implements the following circular economy principles: making unisex footwear; primarily using recycled and upcycled materials; not offering discount-level pricing; not following seasonal trends; using very eco-friendly packaging; supporting environmental conservation and animal welfare efforts; and employing fair labour.

Víron Footwear Range

Víron makes unisex boots and shoes, with an industrial look that verges on punk, and sell them at a mid to premium price range. Their models are split between leather-look and canvas-look, with the former being more monochromatic, and the latter being more colourful, and taking on the colours and patterns of the up-cycled materials used to make them. Their current range includes: