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What Are Vegetarian Shoes?
By Jeff Lakie
With today's image conscious shopper becoming more conscientious
as a consumer, a line of vegetarian, or vegan, clothing and footwear
has emerged. First there were cruelty-free cosmetics, which generally
meant that the item had not been tested on animals and didn't contain
any animal by-products. Consumers responded well to cruelty-free
products and a demand for compassionate clothing soon followed and
with it, a line of vegan, or vegetarian shoes.
Vegan shoes, simply put, are shoes that are made from non-animal
materials. Traditionally, shoes are often made from leather, thus
making it difficult for those following a vegan lifestyle to find footwear,
which were cruelty-free.
Hemp is usually the most common material found in vegan shoes. It is
strong, yet flexible, making it a great substitute for leather. Many shoe
manufacturers have opted to use hemp for shoes and other products,
which were traditionally only available in leather, such as wallets and
knapsacks. Hemp is a very strong fiber, and unlike traditional textiles
like cotton, it is stronger when wet. Other manufacturers use materials
such as cotton, or other plant-derived textiles. Vegetan, a new
synthetic material, is being used more frequently. It's look and feel is
very similar to leather, but is completely free of animal products. It's
waterproof, breathable, and scuff-resistant, making it the perfect
choice for shoes.
Vegan shoes come in a variety of styles, ranging from boots to sandals.
Many of these styles are made to be long-lasting and comfortable,
especially if they are made using hemp. For example, hiking boots
made from hemp are very durable, water-proof, and are usually as
comfortable as their non-vegan counterparts. Athletic shoes are also
usually made from hemp, although they can also be made from canvas
as well.
There are more and more vegan products entering the marketplace,
making it easy for vegetarians to find fashionable and affordable
footwear, that fit in with their beliefs.
About the Author Jeff Lakie is the founder of Plastic Surgery Resources a website providing information on cosmetic surgery
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