Vegan Shoes - $$$

Does anyone know why vegan footware is outragously expensive !

im trying to find some descent footware but when i do its always $200 when the same shoes in leather can be as low as $30

where can i buy good but cheaper vegan footware ?

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Permalink Reply by mathyou on June 13, 2012 at 10:33am

I get mine at Walmart and find the opposite prices. Leather is a more expensive item than cotton, mesh, other man-made materials.

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Permalink Reply by ednshell on June 13, 2012 at 10:48am

Ya, I think it's all about marketing, similar to recycled paper and other recycled goods. They actually cost less to manufacture but they sell them for more because they can, they price it at what the "market will bare". 'payless shoes' also has cheap vegan shoes in the States, not sure about elsewhere. Just go to the super cheap, big chain stores.

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Permalink Reply by Kimberry on June 13, 2012 at 11:02am

Seconded for thrift shops. :) Just make sure you clean the shoes well.
I don't have much trouble finding vegan shoes at normal stores, just look inside the shoe or on the tag for 'materials used', and if in doubt, call the company! :)
What I have trouble finding are vegan shoes NOT made in a sweatshop (that I know of... I assume it's made in a sweatshop unless it says otherwise lol). Any tips guys?

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Permalink Reply by ednshell on June 13, 2012 at 11:05am

They all seem to be made in China here in the U.S. Even good companies like Patagonia make them there but they say they are very good to their workers and the environment. So I think in this case, go for the companies that are well known for good ethics like patagonia. Of course you'll pay more.

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Permalink Reply by Nadia on June 14, 2012 at 8:03am

I find that Target, Big W, Kmart & Payless all have some super cheap cute vegan shoes. Yes they do have some leather shoes but they have a lot of synthetic ones too. Just check the label inside the shoe to be sure.

+1 on the running shoes. I've gotten so used to wearing mine everywhere that when I do have to wear anything else (other than my havaianas) I can't wait to get out of them!!! Plus in joggers you are ready for the 'fight or flight' response at all times - if I need to run away from a tiger trying to eat me I can!!! (or a bad person in a dark alley...) Not so easy in other style shoes...

Havaiana Thongs are another cheap vegan option and there are so many super cute styles now.