Freerangers Vegan Sandals (handmade on Tyneside)

Freerangers (also sold on Etsy) offers handmade footwear. Each pair is signed by the maker, and you can send soles back for repair. In a huge array of colours, the range includes nice sandals for men and women, each pair made to last for years.

Why Choose Vegan Sandals?

Leather is not a by-product of the meat industry (most leather goods are made in countries with poor animal welfare laws and the leather process is very polluting).

Nearly all shoes are made in Asia from leather (in countries with poor welfare laws for animals and humans – the tanning process is very polluting). Cheap vegan shoes are made from pleather (plastic leather) that are not good for the planet and make your feet sweat.

Instead, invest in a couple of pairs of quality vegan sandals made from Microfiber (wear on alternate days, to let them dry out). Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

As most quality vegan shoes are still sold online, visit the shoe shop  to get your feet measured (or measure your own feet). If you’re a half-size, it’s okay to order the bigger size (feet swell when running and you’ll likely be wearing socks). European brands don’t offer half sizes.