Veganism has gained a lot of popularity on the market, mostly in the food, fashion, and beauty industry. According tostatistics, most countries like the US, UK, Germany, and France are investing in vegan products. As a result, most well-known fashion brands have started to embrace vegan values, i.e., avoiding the use of fur and exotic skin. Moreover, there is a shift towards sustainable productsin order to make themlast as long as possible and thus save on precious resources.

Veganism is not limited to the kitchen. It has spread to other areas, notably the fashion industry, especially the bags and footwear industry. Today’s customers are taking interest in eco-friendly products, which is why the demand for vegan products is rising exponentially. The trend will most probably not slow down in the coming years. With cruelty-free style and manufacturers' interest increasingly gaining momentum, vegan shopping is now a force that cannot longer be ignored.

Why use vegan products?

Making investments in cruelty-free products is always good as they are produced without animal testing and are totally free from harmful chemicals. The clear motto of vegan products is not to harm animals while also being respectful towards the environment. Therefore, these natural products are made from purely vegan ingredients that don’t harm animals, humans or the planet.

Benefits of using vegan shoes:

Vegan products are not created from beeswax, collagen, gelatine, honey, carmine, leather, fur, and other animal-derived ingredients.

Moreover, vegan shoes are simply shoes that are made out of materials that come from sources other than animals, such as synthetic materials (like plastics) or materials derived from plants (such as natural fibres). It is a fact that vegans neither eat animals, nor use products derived from animals as they are of the belief that it is not right to harm animals for fashion or sensory pleasure.

Whilst this is true for some vegans, there are some products that do not subject the animal to cruelty (consider a fully free-range hen laying eggs as it would do naturally); here it is important to consider a key philosophy behind veganism - it is based on the belief that we as humans do not have the right to use animals for our benefit and regard them as commodities.

Options for vegan footwear:

With veganism rather common these days, there are plenty of online stores that offer great quality vegan footwear. There are also numerous high street vegan shops worldwide, especially in capital cities, whichoffersuch products, as well as online shopping operations - you can check with the official vegan society for your country or region to check which companies offer footwear for vegans to use. Long gone are the days where vegans had to resort to wearing boring looking shoes, as nowadays there is a wide range of exciting sneakers, heels, boots and sandals in all possible colours and styles.

Here are a few important tips to keep in mind when shopping for vegan shoes that will facilitate your search and save you some money along the way. First up, a good way to find high-quality footwear retailers is by talking to people who have already tried them out - if you are a member of a vegan group (these can be groups that meet in person or even Vegan online shops).

Opting for vegan products is an excellent way to consider a moderate and minimalistic approach to buying only what we really need. It also helps to minimise waste.