EPISODE · May 13, 2021 · 29 MIN
Your Vegan Shoes Aren't Sustainable. Here's Why.
from The Gear Patrol Podcast · host Nick Caruso, Tanner Bowden
Tanner Bowden discusses why vegan shoes aren't sustainable–despite being marketed as such–and explains how eco-conscious shoppers can spot dubious marketing.Episode Navigation:01:15 – Vegan Shoes ≠ Sustainable Products03:03 – Vegan Shoes, Plastic, and Harmful Chemicals06:55 – Olukai's Statement About Vegan Shoes and Sustainability09:35 – Why Patagonia is a Sustainability Champion12:21 – Patagonia Wild Idea Work Boots15:45 – Mushroom Leather and Other Sustainable Alternatives20:10 – Tips For Finding (Actually) Sustainable Products23:40 – Why You Should Look for "Climate Neutral" Certification25:43 – Adidas and Allbirds Collaboration28:20 – Your Best Bet Is to Buy Used Gear, and Where To Do ItFeatured:If You Think Your Vegan Shoes Are Saving the Planet, You're WrongAdidas and Allbirds' Collaborative Sneaker Is HerePatagonia Wild Idea Work BootsFrom Olukai: What, Exactly, is a Vegan Shoe? Vegan Shoes ExplainedPiñatex Pineapple Leather by Ananas AnamIn the Future, Leather Will Be Made From Mushrooms Not CowsClimate Neutral Certification: 200+ Brands Dedicated to Decreasing Global Carbon Emissions
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In this episode, Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden, who covers outdoors and fitness products for Gear Patrol, discusses vegan shoes. Tanner has written in depth about why vegan shoes cannot be considered even close to sustainable–even though they're very much marketed as such using a deceptive practice called "Greenwashing." Tanner discusses how environmentally conscious consumers can recognize dubious marketing and avoid getting duped. He also talks us through new leather alternatives that are actually sustainable, and suggests several specific products and practices to consider when you're looking for your next responsible shoe purchase.
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