When social networks began to become fashionable, I must say that I looked the other way: I was not convinced by socializing with the screen in front of me. I am a skeptic by nature, so I did not create an account on any social network in the early days. Much later I opened one on Facebook just to be in contact with some people who live far away but it was not until Instagram appeared that I really saw the possibilities that networks had. I have to admit I was hooked.

I really like photography and started uploading a lot of content. And once the likes and followers arrive, they encourage you to continue uploading things. We all have our little hearts and we like to like them, worth the redundancy. But, in addition, this social network has helped me to develop another of my passions, which is complemented by photography: fashion. I started following some influencers who give me a lot of ideas. It is true that what they show is only a small part of their lives, but we are adults, we must understand that the life of Instagram is not real life … but it is entertaining.

For example, I recently saw that a girl I follow was wearing super nice sneakers in a photo. Next to the photo it put the vegan footwear tag, but, unlike in other photos, it did not put the brand of these. And I started searching the internet to see what shoes they were. I even sent him a private message asking: but I suppose he will receive so many messages that he has not answered me yet …

The ‘problem’ with vegan footwear is that there are more and more so it was not easy to find the design by searching the internet, but, finally, I found it. It is a small firm but one that is becoming fashionable for two reasons: because the entire manufacturing process of the product is respectful with the environment, but also because of its striking designs. Instagram is good for things of this kind: it raises your self-esteem, it is a gigantic fashion magazine and a good way to entertain yourself, especially when you are not an influencer and you do not have to work day after day to maintain a reputation.

More and more vegan shoes are sold in Spain and this is the result of a reality and that is that more and more are pointing to a philosophy of life in which there is no place for food or materials of animal origin. Respect for all life is one of the maxims of this philosophy and that is why they take care of everything they buy, including clothing and footwear.

Vegan summer shoes are made of cotton fabric that in many cases is recycled and rubber that can also be partially recycled, which also makes them very sustainable. A vegan is also a person concerned about the environment and nature and for that reason, recycling is also very important and is on your list of things to consider when buying clothes.

The synthetic leather sole known as PU has the same qualities as real leather and has a very similar texture making it just as nice. Even the tails used to attach the sole to the rest of the shoe are taken into account so that they do not have animal components. The guarantee of this is the label that certifies that the product is vegan.

When we talk about winter shoes, PU is the most widely used material for outdoors. It is very difficult to distinguish from eco-leather, the other alternative material or leather at first glance and only after observing it very closely do you see the differences.

Between PU and eco-leather the differences are in the materials since PU is basically made of polyurethane mixed with other fibers, while eco-leather with PVC. PU is therefore of higher quality, is stronger and may have added alternative properties.

But for those who buy them, precisely the differences that we do not see are the ones that matter and that is that PU does not have elements of animal origin. Not having to sacrifice any creature in order to have shoes is very important for followers of vegan philosophy, which goes far beyond not eating meat.

Sustainable fabrics like organic cotton and the fact that garments meet certain ethical criteria are also things considered by vegans who want, in short, a better world for everyone, animals and people.