www.veganforum.org
veganmenshoes.com
This is a good direction. Still slightly above my price point for most of the brands in Vegan Shoes thread. I really like the simple slip-on outdoor shoes that I used to buy for $60 (Merrell Men's Jungle Moc Slip-On Shoe just increased the price to $70) and would last for a couple of years. These are definitely not ethical to buy. Guess that any vegan shoe would need to have a higher markup to be able to justify the return. The hypersoft sneakers for $50 are not that great of an investment because they break down really fast.A lot of it comes down to taste and how much you are willing to spend.
I just got some new runners from Brooks, Ghost 13. I got a particular good deal - $85. but they can be found easily for just over 100. They are not 100% vegan in that they don't make an effort to buy non-animal based glues. but then most of the shoe companies - even New Balance don't guarantee their glues are vegan.
This thread is chock full of good options
Vegan Shoes-Trainers,Runners,Walking
I ordered a pair of those shoes and I can order another pair for 24.95 if I do it NOW. I don't think so because what if they aren't so wonderful! And I don't like the colors other than black anyway. Probably a good idea. I like the black on black best. but I'd be tempted to get the white on...
For other kind of shoes I would take a good look at New Balance. although they are expensive they are maybe the most ethically sources shoes. their shoes are made in America by union workers. as opposed to almost every other shoe company making their shoes in Vietnam or China, and probably by underpaid teenage girls.
When I first became vegan New Balance and Doc Martens were the only choices for shoes. Doc Martens are so darn ugly - but they only use yellow stitching in their vegan shoes - so its kind of like wearing a secret badge or something. I made some new friends at functions by looking for Docs.
Anyway this is a good resource for dress shoes.
The Best Vegan Dress Shoes for Men - VeganMenShoes
Plenty of vegan brands produce sustainable and animal-friendly shoes which can compete with leather shoes in terms of quality and appearance. See them here!
on the one I was looking at it said "synthetic leather".
.why are vegan shoes so expensive any way?, most brands are at least above $100 dollars. it seems most vegan clothing is expensive as well. at least in my experience
A lot of it has to do with Economics of Scale. Shoes are cheaper when you make a million of them instead of just a hundred. Some also has to do with the extra attention to supplies. With shoes I think it has to do with who is making the glue.why are vegan shoes so expensive any way?, most brands are at least above $100 dollars. it seems most vegan clothing is expensive as well. at least in my experience
they are not just inexpensive - they are cheap. mostly plastic. but check it out. maybe something you like.
