CHOOSING THE BEST VEGAN BOOTS

Because not all boots are created equal.

You've probably seen your favorite celebrity or the most followed influencer wearing their head-turning boots. In the last decade, the fashion industry has been revolutionized and seems to be listening from the uproar of animal activists. You have seen viral videos of animal activists walking on the runway parading big placards calling out these fashion houses.

 

The fact that you're here right now shows how concern walking the talk for compassion, caring for the earth, and healthy living by choosing the perfect vegan boots for you. Aside from its functionality, a lot of people wear boots to make a statement, it is a bold (for some sexy even) choice of expressing one's personality and reflects one's career or style.

 

As they say it on the red carpet, "are you wearing cruelty-free?" So here are some guides to help you choose the best vegan boots because we all know who they aren't created equal!

 

1.     Material

Simply put it this way, true vegan boots are made of true vegan leather. Primarily, vegan boots should stay true to itself. There are a lot of products that have been mislabeled as faux leather or as eco-leather. According to an EU report, consumers' knowledge of materials and processes plays a significant role in misleading labeling. A vegan consumer is a smart consumer who always checks the label. Check for the textile (looks like a net) or for the diamond symbol, these symbols tell you that the item you're getting is made of synthetic or manufactured leather. But, that's not the end of it all, always check if the type of synthetic or man-made leather they've used in their products is 100% man-made, always choose 100%. Why? It is because some manufacturers claim to use only PU leather but actually use Bicast leathers. Bicast leathers use real leather underneath but have been coated with PU, so always choose PU over Bicast. Best example of these 100% vegan boots can be found at  Pixelooze Shop. Though PUs is easier to find, if available, plant-based leather such as those made of Pi ña or pineapple fibers are the best choice. Also, check if the glue they're using is synthetic. Make sure that the glue they're using doesn't have casein, a protein taken from animal milk, and are being used in non-vegan glues.

 

2.    Comfort

We all love boots that are comfortable to wear, those that are designed to keep us warm and dry when using it anytime of the year or with whatever activity we are up to. Comfort plays a vital role in choosing the best boots for you. As endorsed by a well-known podiatrist, choose a shoe with a firm heel and that gives you stability. As protection, choose shoes that are rigid in the front as it gives you protection. Called rocker sole shoes, these are shoes that help in lessening the bending and pressure of the ball of the foot getting rid of the risk for a foot injury. Choose a pair of boots that gives you a cozy fit keeping your feet comfortable and safe. There is a lot of boots available in the market with cushioned lining inside giving the wearer an added easement when wearing for longer hours of walking.

 

3.   Style and Details

Style and details of the boots should not be disregarded. Though it's a matter of personal choice, choose a pair that speaks to you and the one that reflects your personality. Versatility comes into play when choosing your boots, can it be worn during a night out? A stroll in the park? On a rigorous hike perhaps? Can you pair it with almost any of your wardrobe? I'll let you be the judge of that. Also, details on the boots give the wearer an added pizazz, it also shows their personally. It is also worth mentioning that shoes often leave a marking first impression, most people assume that those who wear shoes with bold details and colors mean having an extrovert personality. But that's not always the case, an introvert can also choose to wear shoes with loud colors or interesting details. The point is, wearing a boot is a statement on its own,

 

Those are just three main points to consider in choosing the next vegan boots to put on your shelf. At the end of the day, we can all say that boots are not just made for walking. It can also be a symbol of our involvement in lessening the damage of the leather industry is causing to our planet. Yes! Saving the planet one pair of boots at a time.