subject: Vegetarian Shoes [print this page] Millions of people around the world have opted, for many reasons, to eat a meat-free diet. Most of these include this in all of their lives and avoid animal products completely.
Reasons for becoming a vegetarian include:-
Welfare of Animals - Appx 2,000,000 animals are killed every day in the UK alone for food production
Health - A well-balanced vegetarian diet can be very good for you.
Sustainable Living - Feeding animals grains and pulses is much less efficient than eating them ourselves. Appx 18 per cent of the greenhouse gasses are believed to originate from the livestock industry
Money - becoming a vegetarian can reduce your food costs
According to a survey by the Vegetarian>, around 6 per cent of people in the United Kingdom are vegetarian.
Footwear is a major user of animal-based products, with leather being used in many styles, including formal shoes and trainers.
Sourcing vegetarian shoes is now much simpler than it used to be with many retailers highlighting brands that have an animal-free range.
Most retailers have seen a high increase in demand for vegetarian footwear - as customers become more aware of the methods used to produce meat, the fashion industry is also coming under scrutiny more than ever before
With recent high profile campaigns such as 'Meat Free Monday', headed by Paul McCartney, consumers are looking at all aspects of their lives and purchasing habits.
A long-term favourite vegetarian shoe has been the classic Converse All Star baseball boot - the shoes canvas top and rubber sole is made without any leather at all.
Some brands such as Terra Plana and Patagonia have built their entire range on vegetarian> and eco-friendly production.
The internet has seen an increase in retailers offering just vegetarian shoes, so choosing shoes free from animal products has never been more simple.
