V.GAN

V.GAN, vegan footwear and accessories based in London

V.GAN is a footwear and accessories brand that presents itself as vegan, ethical and sustainable. It was founded in 2018 with the aim of offering animal-friendly lifestyle products, starting with the footwear sector, one of the largest consumers of leather. In four years, according to its own presentation, it has established itself as one of the most fashion-forward brands within the global vegan community.

The company operates from its London base and distributes its collections across the UK, Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australasia. The company states that more than 100,000 people wear its shoes every day worldwide. Its catalogue has expanded beyond footwear to include bags, belts and personal care products.

PETA certification and animal-free materials

The entire V.GAN range is free from animal-derived products and its factories, approved as vegan, operate under employment and safety laws. The brand holds PETA certification and defines itself as a company that is kind to animals and people. Its products are designed both for those who already follow a vegan lifestyle and for those who are new to it.

The company maintains that you do not need to be vegan to use its products and that, by buying them, customers help spread the vegan message in their communities.

Sustainability: recycled materials and ocean waste

V.GAN states that its sustainable development and production goals seek to meet today's needs without compromising those of future generations. To this end, it uses recycled packaging with zero plastic and glue, and fabrics made entirely from ocean waste. Its vegan leathers are presented as high quality, certified vegan and eco-friendly.

Featured collections

The V.GAN catalogue is organised into several product lines:

• Outdoor Collection: after two years of design and development, and in collaboration with Vibram, the brand launched its first fully waterproof vegan hiking boot. It is made in Tunisia and designed to offer grip, stability, comfort and durability. The upper is scuff-resistant, waterproof, with sealed seams, a bellows tongue and a breathable membrane. The Vibram rubber injection outsole is designed for grip, traction and stability, with a particularly comfortable footbed.
• Coffee Collection: made with advanced materials. Each pair features an insole board made from 70% recycled content, of which 80% comes from recycled plastic bottles and 20% from post-industrial waste. The upper, made from COFFEE PU, blends 20% used coffee grounds, 29% water-based resin and 51% recycled polyester fibre. This material reduces waste and incorporates biodegradable components.
• Comfort Collection: designed to offer enhanced support and style, with a padded insole. It includes a variety of silhouettes, from clogs and slides to strappy designs and thongs, in key colours and seasonal shades, with branded trims. All styles are 100% vegan and PETA-approved.

Footwear and accessories in the catalogue

Among the products shown on the website are knee-high boots such as the Avocado Knee High Boots, ankle boots such as the Auber Chelsea Boots, Arame Ankle Boots and Aspar Chukka Boots, clogs with the comfortable Root Comfort Footbed, Taro Comfort shoes, Arti Hiker Boots, Stem Leisure Trainers, Kola Loafer, Mocha and Okra brogues, and sandals such as the Bok Heel Weave Sandals and Tulsi Platform Heel Sandals. In accessories, the belt collection includes models such as the Casual 4Cm Belt, Clip 3.5Cm Belt, Formal 3.5Cm Belt and Weave 3.5Cm Belt.

The site listed prices in pounds sterling for these items, with examples such as the Avocado Knee High Boots at £79.99, the Arti Hiker Boots at £120.00, belts between £32.99 and £39.99, and some models on sale such as the Bok Heel Weave Sandals or the Tulsi Platform Heel Sandals.

Shipping and customer service

The online store offers free shipping on purchases over £50.00. The website includes FAQ sections, a returns policy and a returns form, as well as delivery and contact information.