Switch to vegan footwear and fight against animal cruelty

What is vegan footwear?

Have you ever heard about vegan footwear and cruelty-free fashion? Well, if you are a conscious consumer who has respect for animals and the planet, then we are sure you must have heard it and embrace it too. Footwear can be made with a variety of materials like textiles, synthetics, rubber, foam, and plastic but most commonly, it is made of leather and animal fur, which is derived from animals. So what is vegan footwear and how is it different from leather footwear?

Vegan shoes are footwear that is 100% free from animal ingredients, animal-based fabrics, glues, dyes, or animal by-products which makes them completely animal-friendly shoes. Displaying and encompassing the craft of the local artisans, vegan shoes are both stylish and comfortable and yet ethical and eco-friendly shoes free from animal skin.

Today more urban shoppers are turning to veganism!

Over the years, people are making animal-friendly choices and switching to vegan products in order to save the planet. As the vegan trend continues to grow owing to greater concern for the environment and animal welfare, it is ultimately placing even greater pressure on the retailers who are keeping pace with the movement and manufacturing products that conform to a vegan lifestyle. Shoemakers are now making vegan sneakers, vegan shoes, vegan running shoes, handmade kolhapuris and cozy vegan slippers to cater to different types of needs.

Further, raising animals for their skin involves clearing trees for pastures, which gradually causes deforestation and increased soil erosion. Hence, a vast majority of shoppers are switching to vegan products and boycotting the use of animal products.

4 unique benefits of buying vegan footwear

1. Eco-friendly surroundings - Ethical fashion has come a long way and sustainability is a relatively new trend. The same is being followed in the footwear industry too where sustainable vegan leather is now the key. It's true that vegan footwear collection is now entering the stores but it can be difficult to find a pair that’s high quality, stylish, and yet vegan. At Shalz – A dignified reign brand, we are proud to offer colorful and 100% vegan footwear helping you discover your new go-to pair. Unlike traditional leather footwear where wildlife, nature, and animals are exploited, we present to you a collection of eco-friendly footwear that doesn’t harm the environment during its production, use, and disposal. Our handcrafted ethnic embellished kolhapuris are both luxurious and sustainably crafted by the world’s most amazing artisans.

2. Healthy living - Buying vegan footwear means that you are protecting your feet without hurting animals. Besides doing no harm to animals, you are more humane and compassionate towards your employees ensuring that they work in a safe, healthy, and non-exploitative environment.

In addition, in order to create leather, animal hides and skin has to be first tanned via chrome tanning. For this, the hide is placed in a chromium salt bath—which is highly toxic. When the remaining toxic water is disposed of, it can wreak havoc on aquatic species and even negatively affect human health. This is how leather footwear affects the health and safety of the workers who are crafting these shoes, the general population, and the aquatic ecosystem. Whereas, vegan footwear promotes healthy living without affecting the lives of other human beings.

3. Promotes sustainability- Although leather is a widely used material for manufacturing footwear, it has had a controversial history in the footwear industry owing to animal welfare, waste, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and more. More than a billion of animals are slaughtered every year for making stylish and exclusive leather footwear.  With animal welfare and the environment concerns in mind with the use of leather, vegan leather is now on the rise. It promotes animal welfare, saves the animals, and creates a sustainable environment. 

Brands like Shalz – A dignified reign are introducing sustainable and innovative plant based footwear free of animal skin to support your ethical and sustainable fashion choices.

4. Ease of care - These non-leather shoes or synthetic footwear are 100% waterproof. Since, stains do not soak so easily in the case of synthetic leather they can be wiped, clean with ease, and are extremely easy to care for. Besides being waterproof, they are scuff proof and crease-resistant as well, because of which aftercare is very easy.

Vegan footwear lasts longer!!

Vegan footwear is certainly now a hot topic in the fashion world. They not just avoid the murder and abuse of animals but are like investment pieces in your wardrobe. Made from vegan (synthetic) leather and high quality animal-friendly materials, they imitate leather perfectly and even perform better in wet conditions which makes them last longer. 

With Shalz, it has never been easier to shop for stylish vegan-friendly footwear. In addition to producing beautiful handmade kolhapuris, the brand creates all kinds of vegan footwear with the utmost care, perfecting your looks. Beyond the look, they are ethical and usually cheaper than animal derived counterparts. Shalz brand offers tons of cruelty-free and vegan options, so rest assured that you won’t be covering your feet with the skin of dead animals! If you are looking for great products, eco-friendly and vegan footwear then Shalz collection is ideal for you.

At Shalz, we work with talented local artisans to make high-quality vegan footwear

Manufacturing and buying vegan footwear is the best way to connect rural local artisans to urban shoppers and we at Shalz recognize the power of local and talented artisans and give them a chance to display their talent and artistic skills. Even a single or small purchase can make a positive difference for the local artisans who make safe, animal-friendly, and cruelty-free vegan footwear for us. Besides ensuring they get fair wages and environmentally safe working conditions, we also aim to market the tradition of India to the rest of the world.

No matter the occasion, vegan footwear shall make you the utmost comfort and will leave you feeling your best. Buying vegan footwear can enable and encourage social change while benefiting the local artisans and the environment. So buy stylish vegan footwear right now and put your greenest foot forward.