Vegan Footwear
Comfort With Style!
Rieker Vegan Footwear
Building a sustainable world takes tremendous effort and dedication. Each person and organisation has to do their bit to ensure we're respecting our planet and making choices that ensure its future and prosperity. Whether it be recycling, cutting back on energy use or thinking about what we eat, these seemingly small decisions can have a big impact.
The same is true in the world of fashion. Moving away from "fast-fashion" practices and using sustainable materials helps pave the way for a brighter future in the industry.
One where brands and manufacturers continue to create high-quality items using environmentally friendly materials while customers can shop reassured that they aren't contributing to waste or pollution.
At Rieker, we're proud to be at the forefront of this movement. That's why we've developed a range of vegan footwear: high-quality shoes and boots made with non-animal materials with the same attention to detail as all our products before them. But what are vegan shoes? How do you maintain them? And what are they made of? Delve into our vegan footwear hub to learn all this and more.
What are vegan shoes made of?
As the name suggests, vegan footwear is made without animal products, such as traditional leather. Instead, our vegan shoes at Rieker are made using synthetic materials. Rather than leather soles, we use polyurethane and thermoplastic elastomers. These materials can be made without using excess energy and have outstanding durability.
How to care for your vegan shoes
As with any shoe, knowing how to care for vegan footwear properly is crucial to maintaining their look. A quick wipe down after each wear is a great way to prevent dirt and debris from building up, while a deeper clean using the methods above is useful after every 5-10 wears.
Store your vegan shoes on a shoe rack or clean shoe box away from heat sources or natural light. The forced drying from the sun or your radiator can cause the material in your shoes to crack, damaging the exterior.
Keeping your vegan shoes in a cool, dry place will allow your shoes to breathe and the materials to rest properly.
How to clean synthetic and vegan leather shoes
- Use a soft-bristled brush to remove any dirt or thick clumps of mud from the shoe.
- Dampen a cloth in water and apply mild washing-up liquid to the shoe.
- Gently work the soap into the material with the cloth using circular motions.
- Clean all areas of the shoe and grab your brush for any particularly stubborn stains.
- Wipe off any soap suds with a clean, damp towel and leave to dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
- Add a plain polish for an extra layer of protection once the shoes have dried.
How to remove odour from vegan leather shoes
- Gather baking soda or cornstarch alongside a dry, clean cloth.
- Sprinkle the baking soda or cornstarch on the areas needing cleaning or freshening up.
- Take your clean cloth and gently rub the product on the affected area.
- Leave to rest for 15 minutes before dusting off any leftover powder.
How to care for your vegan shoes
As with any shoe, knowing how to care for vegan footwear properly is crucial to maintaining their look. A quick wipe down after each wear is a great way to prevent dirt and debris from building up, while a deeper clean using the methods above is useful after every 5-10 wears.
Store your vegan shoes on a shoe rack or clean shoe box away from heat sources or natural light. The forced drying from the sun or your radiator can cause the material in your shoes to crack, damaging the exterior.
Keeping your vegan shoes in a cool, dry place will allow your shoes to breathe and the materials to rest properly.
Our Top Vegan Shoes
Take a step forward in reducing your animal product consumption with a pair of high-quality vegan shoes from Rieker. Choose from stylish designs of trainers and boots to take to the streets, the office and wherever your feet take you. Here are our top picks:
