Minuit Sur Terre (Vegan Shoes from France)

Minuit Sur Terre is a super-stylish vegan footwear company from France. For every pair sold, 5 Euros are donated to a partner association to help animal welfare. The founder was a (stylish) woman (she’s French!) who could not find clothes of ethics to match quality and fashion she wanted.

Minuit sur Terre brings together classic French taste with modern trends. Each style is simple, with lines and colours that work for every wardrobe. From crisp trainers to smart boots and heels, these shoes add a hint of French flair to any outfit.

Every pair is 100% vegan. That means no leather, wool, silk or glue from animals. Instead, the brand uses plant-based and recycled materials. They carefully select these fabrics for strength and comfort as well as style.

Minuit sur Terre makes shoes from creative sources like grape skins, wheat and recycled plastic bottles. These materials help cut waste in the fashion industry. With each pair, you choose a cleaner future for the planet. The shoes are actually made in Portugal, with high standards for labour laws and worker rights.

Why Choose Quality Vegan Footwear?

There was a time when vegan shoes were made from plastic, and only sold in clunky weird styles. Today things have changed. Quality brands are made with Italian Microfiber (easy to clean with a damp cloth) and also available as MicroSuede. Also read our post on smart vegan footwear from Europe.

The leather industry is not a by-product of meat, and often leather shoes are made in countries with poor animal welfare (and human rights) records. Many are cheap and fall apart after a few months, requiring new shoes to be bought.

It makes sense instead to invest in two or three pairs of quality vegan shoes, that are worn on alternate days (to let them breathe and dry out) and support artisan brands that are kind to animals, the planet (and tanners, many of whom are at risk of cancer from the chemical process of tanning leather).

How to Measure Your Feet for Vegan Shoes

As most vegan shoes are still sold online, it makes sense to measure your own feet, to avoid the hassle of returns. You can also still get your feet measured in stores like Clark’s (tell them you’ll be back to buy their shoes, when they start offering vegan versions!)