Vegetarian Shoes (vegan-friendly footwear from Brighton)
Vegetarian Shoes is a popular brand of vegan footwear, which has a huge selection of animal-friendly shoes, boots and sandals, plus its own retail shop in the Sussex seaside city of Brighton.
Why choose vegan footwear?
Modern vegan footwear is not made from plastic, but eco-friendly Microfiber that is easy to keep clean with a damp cloth. It’s also animal-friendly and eco-friendly and lets your feeth breathe. What’s not to like?
Many items also use eco-friendly hemp (grown in Europe and it doesn’t make you high!), plus faux suede and comfy cork (stripped from trees every few years in Spain and Portugal – no trees chopped down). In fact, keeping the cork industry alive in a world of plastic wine corks helps to protect forest (and wildlife) from being replaced by industrial land.
The history of Vegetarian Shoes
This brand goes back a long way, when an art student set up a retail shop in the eco-vegan city of Brighton. And decades later, it’s still going strong.
Due to the large volume of sales (especially online), the founder no longer makes shoes himself. But the shoes are still made by artisans who are treated and paid fairly. In English and European factories, providing skilled local jobs.
How to buy footwear online
It helps to visit a shoe shop and get your feet measured, to avoid the hassle of returns. Try to do this in the afternoon, when your feet swell to their proper size! The site has a useful size guide. Make sure you read this if buying their Airseal shoes, as the sizing guide is different to the norm.
Why is the name Vegetarian (instead of vegan?)
This shops started out a few decades ago, when the word ‘vegan’ was not even bandied around that much. To change the name and brand logo would cost a lot of money and time, and everyone knows their shoes are vegan anyway!
What does Vegetarian Shoes sell?
- Shoes for men and women
- Open-toed summer sandals
- Steel toe and Air-seal boots
- Running shoes
- Bags, belts and wallets
- Insoles, heel grips and laces
Delivery is free for orders over £50. If you’re visiting the site from abroad, Vegetarian Shoes offer worldwide delivery. Wholesale orders welcome.
