Vegan skate shoes

[rothdigga]

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Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.

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Got 2 of them in the pipeline for 2021 so one is coming in a couple months then another right after it.  That would give us 4 vegan/animal friendly shoes in 2021...we're making some progress for everyone!

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@rothdigga Thank you for the reply my dude!  Do you have any pull on getting a color way made?  There was an older New Balance that had the best color way ever and I'd love to see it on a 420

I have a little bit of input on that stuff, it's definitely a collaborative effort over here since our crew is so small but I'm definitely no designer and leave all of that to the experts.  But shoot me your colorway!  Via DM or here is fine if you have an image. 

[culdesac]

@rothdigga can you say whether the two models coming are vulcs or cups? My old feet would like to know.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

420s are always cups!!!

[culdesac]

420s are always cups!!!

True, forgot that those are landing in July based on the previous info in here. I was reading “got two of them in the pipeline” as two new models of shoe.

[coneklr]

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Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.

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Got 2 of them in the pipeline for 2021 so one is coming in a couple months then another right after it.  That would give us 4 vegan/animal friendly shoes in 2021...we're making some progress for everyone!

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@rothdigga Thank you for the reply my dude!  Do you have any pull on getting a color way made?  There was an older New Balance that had the best color way ever and I'd love to see it on a 420

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I have a little bit of input on that stuff, it's definitely a collaborative effort over here since our crew is so small but I'm definitely no designer and leave all of that to the experts.  But shoot me your colorway!  Via DM or here is fine if you have an image.

Fuck yeah!  I'll dm you tomorrow on insta as soon as I can find the image.  Thanks @rothdigga

[bebopCola]

These So iLL shoes look pretty decent:
https://soillholds.com/products/the-setter-2-0


I was looking for climbing shoes on the So iLL store and saw these. They're not skate shoes, but they look like they would work perfectly. Shipping to Canada is absurdly expensive (and there would likely be duty and taxes as well) so unfortunately I can't try them. So iLL's climbing shoes are made in America, but I can't find any info on where their casual shoes are made.

This thread has been a great resource. I bought the vegan Adidas Stan Smiths based on recommendations here, and I like them a lot. They're super comfy and they look great. They're holding up pretty well so far too.

One negative about the Stan Smith is that the sole is hollow, so they feel less sensitive than some other shoes. Another question mark for me is Adidas using the vegan label on these shoes, when I wonder if they are made in a sweat shop. I feel uncomfortable with companies using the vegan label when they exploit humans.

Does anyone have any recommendations for manufacturers of skate shoes who have ethical supply chains and manufacturing? So far I feel like I have always had to compromise on my ethics when buying skate shoes.

[vegangangzta]

Ryan Lay is vegan and was every adamant that his Etnies pro model was too!


Oh wow, I’m excited about those eS models now, are they FA 2021 scheduled?

Oh ok. I feel like I’ve seen him skating suede shoes.

[vegangangzta]

These So iLL shoes look pretty decent:
https://soillholds.com/products/the-setter-2-0

I was looking for climbing shoes on the So iLL store and saw these. They're not skate shoes, but they look like they would work. Shipping to Canada is absurdly expensive (and there would likely be duty and taxes as well) so unfortunately I can't try them. So iLL's climbing shoes are made in America, but I can't find any info on where their casual shoes are made.

This thread has been a great resource. I bought the vegan Adidas Stan Smiths based on recommendations here, and I like them a lot. They're super comfy and they look great. They're holding up pretty well so far too.

One negative about the Stan Smith is that the sole is hollow, so they feel less sensitive than some other shoes. Another question mark for me is Adidas using the vegan label on these shoes, when I wonder if they are made in a sweat shop. I feel uncomfortable with companies using the vegan label when they exploit humans.

Does anyone have any recommendations for manufacturers of skate shoes who have ethical supply chains and manufacturing? So far I feel like I have always had to compromise on my ethics when buying skate shoes.

I’m sure you could message whatever company you’re interested in purchasing from about their ethics but the only brand that comes to mind that makes it a statement is Ethletic. They just dropped a mid skate shoe. You can even leave the people who make your shoes a tip. Check their IG @ethletic

[kneebone]

Just saw that in the Etnies Summer 2021 catalog.
Synthetic suede

these are available on the etnies site now!
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/windrow-vulc-x-sheep-4107000555.html?dwvar_4107000555_color=483#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=10

[Frank and Fred]

I like the look of the Windrow x Sheep. Will they fit same as Vans?

[Frank]

not sure if those have been posted, but i have been looking at globe's vegan offerings and they are not too bad.

here's the appleyard mids in vegan suede colorway

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-chukka-washed-black?variant=33051230666806


lows, actually on sale in brown, pretty nice, vegan leather:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-sand-mock?variant=31620247388214


and if you want the fattest cup, it's right here hahaha:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/fusion-golden-brown?variant=32466104680502


link to the whole vegan lineup

https://eu.globebrand.com/collections/vegan-friendly-shoes

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I don’t if I could buy Globe in 2021 but that Chukka boot looks pretty cool!

[superleftswipebby]

i really want vans to release them andrew allen authentic highs again

[TheCrimsonShroud]

One negative about the Stan Smith is that the sole is hollow, so they feel less sensitive than some other shoes. Another question mark for me is Adidas using the vegan label on these shoes, when I wonder if they are made in a sweat shop. I feel uncomfortable with companies using the vegan label when they exploit humans.

Does anyone have any recommendations for manufacturers of skate shoes who have ethical supply chains and manufacturing? So far I feel like I have always had to compromise on my ethics when buying skate shoes.

You’re gonna have a rough time buying clothes not made in a sweatshop. Yeah, there are supposedly smaller brands that don’t do that shit, but you’re gonna pay an arm and a leg and still have zero proof it wasn’t made by someone in a sweatshop.

If it makes you feel any better, Adidas is pretty far and away the most responsible major manufacturer. There are sites and studies you can google if you want to look further into it. Also: fuck Stan Smiths, get you some Nizzas. Sole is still hollow, but they’re a lot cheaper (so the sole isn’t as big a deal) and the textile they’re made of is pretty rad.

[Cubz]

not sure if those have been posted, but i have been looking at globe's vegan offerings and they are not too bad.

here's the appleyard mids in vegan suede colorway

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-chukka-washed-black?variant=33051230666806


lows, actually on sale in brown, pretty nice, vegan leather:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-sand-mock?variant=31620247388214


and if you want the fattest cup, it's right here hahaha:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/fusion-golden-brown?variant=32466104680502


link to the whole vegan lineup

https://eu.globebrand.com/collections/vegan-friendly-shoes

I got the vegan Encore 2 from Globe when they were available :

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Good on Globe for offering that many options but there’s no way I’m going to wear their shoes in 2020. Also, maybe be careful of that site, that guy isn’t always right with his claims of vegan shoes. I’d be more inclined to trust this thread tbh

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Of course, I checked on Globe website before ordering, and the shoes are labelled "vegan friendly" (the Encore 2 and some other models are in synthetic leather/synthetic nubuck)  : https://fr.globebrand.com/collections/globe-vegan-skate-shoes

Edit : I received them today, they're pretty comfy right out of the box. TTS I would say, and toe box is ok for me. The synth nubuck looks good too !

Here are some pics :

They're great shoes, very durable (I don't skate in them tho) and the faux leather is one of the best I've ever seen.

The Etnies coming up looks similar in the construction. Really like the colorway ...but I don't need shoes and I'm waiting for the NB 420's 

[CatchMyFADE]

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Vans had that pro old skool BMX in all ya th if you remember, but yeah vans is sleeping at the moment. How do they actually keep sending Ryan Lay non-vegan shoes? Like wtf?

Wait, eS is dropping a vegan Quattro? Oh down! What colour?

Those adidas were debunked multiple times and they STILL haven’t fixed the description 😭

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Is he even vegan though? Think he just eats vegetables...

The Quattro is light grey. Looks dope!! The brown SILO SC looks super fresh as well.

I really wanna like the Accel slim but it's kinda narrow. Maybe I just need to size up.

And damn, oh well. I'd much rather support eS anyway.

Is there a photo of the Grey Quattro floating around? Any idea when those will be dropping? Thx!!

[OrangeVHStapes]

These feel awesome... Got a half size down which definitely seems like the right choice... I'll skate em soon and report back...

[vegangangzta]

I have a few barely worn shoes for sale if anyone needs em

Andrew Allen black high top size 11
New balance 420 grey size 11
Blondey light blue adidas size 10.5

Message me an offer, you can also dm me on the gram @dustinklimek - can send pics and all that thru there

[born bummed]

Also, I feel like one of you guys mentioned this shoe before and someone said it wasn't vegan, but the description says it's all textile and synthetic...

https://www.adidas.com/us/busenitz-pro-shoes/G48060.html?cm_mmc=AdieSEM_Feeds-_-GoogleProductAds-_-NA-_-G48060&cm_mmca1=US&cm_mmca2=NA&dfw_tracker=24819-G48060-0009&ds_rl=1257009&ds_rl=1257012&gclid=CjwKCAjw1uiEBhBzEiwAO9B_HXwaVyBQonKGqvN1Yth7xdCM7O6_uZWos7hyHlE4WcctUpFX3ddZYhoCOvgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&kpid=G48060&sourceid=543457011

Yeah, I bought these last year based off the description. They are real suede. It has the tag inside saying it's from an animal source. I left a review on their site trying to alert people but I'm sure it's buried by now.

I just ordered a pair of the Windrow Sheep and the Jameson 2. I glad to see Etnies have so many options.

[sweet son of a bitch]

These feel awesome... Got a half size down which definitely seems like the right choice... I'll skate em soon and report back...

Damn those look sick . Did you purchase them directly from last resort ?

[vegangangzta]

Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CPZBV2zhNw5/?utm_medium=copy_link
eS is really pushing these, I hope they sell well!

Re: Ryan Lay. He was very outspoken about his veganism which makes me wonder why he went back to suede shoes??? I mean yeah, he’s getting them for free, but surely vans knows and even more so it wouldn’t be hard for him to say, hey yo, send me some vegan kicks!!!
He said he was having a shoe crisis on insta a while back, I sent him like 10 options he could possibly rock and he seemed stoked but yet, he’s still rocking suede...

[padded_shorts]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CPZBV2zhNw5/?utm_medium=copy_link
eS is really pushing these, I hope they sell well!

Re: Ryan Lay. He was very outspoken about his veganism which makes me wonder why he went back to suede shoes??? I mean yeah, he’s getting them for free, but surely vans knows and even more so it wouldn’t be hard for him to say, hey yo, send me some vegan kicks!!!
He said he was having a shoe crisis on insta a while back, I sent him like 10 options he could possibly rock and he seemed stoked but yet, he’s still rocking suede...

My hope is that he's building a relationship with vans that could lead to better vegan offerings from them. It's been discussed here many times how vans, a pioneer in the vegan shoe thing, has been seriously lacking in the vegan category. Maybe he has to skate some suede shoes for a bit to get them to make something new? Maybe shoes is just one thing that he can live with being animal based. who knows. Everyone is just doing what they can and we shouldn't be judging how vegan other vegans are.

[shpongle]

never tell another vegan that you are vegan because if you slip up just a tiny bit you will get shit talked on. everybody slips up at some point on the vegan journey unless you are a perfect human being

[sweet son of a bitch]

Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.

Just because he’s skating suede doesn’t make him not vegan . I’ve been vegan for 12 years and wear not vegan shoes since there’s not a solid cup synthetic shoe . If my local got canvas last resorts in would try them but I don’t care for most canvas shoes .

[vegangangzta]

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Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.

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Just because he’s skating suede doesn’t make him not vegan . I’ve been vegan for 12 years and wear not vegan shoes since there’s not a solid cup synthetic shoe . If my local got canvas last resorts in would try them but I don’t care for most canvas shoes .

Yes it does lol. Suede is made out of animals. Animals lose their lives for leather, suede and fur. You aren’t vegan. You just don’t eat meat. I’m not talking shit on Ryan Lay. He’s a good skater but, you are either are vegan or aren’t. The word means something.

Now, if you went vegan and had bought suede shoes before you were vegan, you can either skate them or donate em, since you already contributed to the suffering. But once you go vegan you don’t buy shoes made out of dead animals. Sometimes you have to compromise since we don’t live in a world that respects animals, but when it comes to fashion and skate shoes there are tons of options.

Also yeah, if you stop being vegan, it is lame because you were fully aware of how animals are exploited and then you turn your back on them.

[Shrinedescender]

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Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.

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Just because he’s skating suede doesn’t make him not vegan . I’ve been vegan for 12 years and wear not vegan shoes since there’s not a solid cup synthetic shoe . If my local got canvas last resorts in would try them but I don’t care for most canvas shoes .

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Yes it does lol. Suede is made out of animals. Animals lose their lives for leather, suede and fur. You aren’t vegan. You just don’t eat meat. I’m not talking shit on Ryan Lay. He’s a good skater but, you are either are vegan or aren’t. The word means something.

Now, if you went vegan and had bought suede shoes before you were vegan, you can either skate them or donate em, since you already contributed to the suffering. But once you go vegan you don’t buy shoes made out of dead animals. Sometimes you have to compromise since we don’t live in a world that respects animals, but when it comes to fashion and skate shoes there are tons of options.

Also yeah, if you stop being vegan, it is lame because you were fully aware of how animals are exploited and then you turn your back on them.

Veganism is a system of ethics, not just a diet. Contributing to the suffering of animals by wearing their skin on your feet kind of directly opposes veganism. Reasoning as trivial as not wanting to wear a vulc doesn't really make it any less of an offense; it's a textbook example of putting comfortability over discipline and adherence to principle.

[sweet son of a bitch]

never tell another vegan that you are vegan because if you slip up just a tiny bit you will get shit talked on. everybody slips up at some point on the vegan journey unless you are a perfect human being

Ha ha I should have listened . It’s great to be vegansplained as if I wasn’t aware . I could have been more specific as if I need to be here . Go vegetarian !

[Frank and Fred]

You could just avoid labelling yourself and work out your own code of ethics and try your best to do minimal harm to the planet and its inhabitants as best you can each day. Our whole existence is a compromise at this point. Do what you can and don't get hung up on labels.

[vegangangzta]

Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.