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nae

Portugal

NAE is a vegan footwear brand based in Lisbon. It makes shoes for women and men, including loafers, derbies and sneakers, and also sells belts, socks, wallets and some apparel. The name stands for No Animal Exploitation, and the brand says every product is made without animal-derived materials. The shoes are handmade in small Portuguese workshops. They use plant-based and recycled materials, including cork, apple and pineapple-based materials, and are designed to last. PETA has certified the brand as vegan. Good On You rates NAE Great overall, with Great for planet and animals and Good for people. Good On You points to lower-impact materials, reuse of textile offcuts, long-lasting products, local manufacturing and recyclable packaging. It also notes partial supply chain tracing and audits that cover the full final production stage. Good On You found no evidence that workers in the supply chain are paid living wages.

AGAZI

Poland

AGAZI is a Polish footwear brand making vegan shoes for women and men. It uses plant-based leathers, including materials made from apples, corn and mushrooms, rather than plastic. The range covers heels, ballet flats, cowboy boots, loafers, sneakers and barefoot shoes. The shoes are made locally in Poland and designed for comfort and long wear. Good On You rates AGAZI Great overall. It credits the brand with a slow fashion model, renewable energy in its supply chain, some recycled materials and packaging that customers can reuse. The brand holds Global Recycled Standard certification. On labour, Good On You reports that all final production takes place in Poland, that the brand traces most of its supply chain and that it ensures adequate healthcare for women workers. Good On You also says it is not clear whether workers are paid living wages. The entire range is stated to be vegan.

Thesus

Canada

Thesus is an outdoor footwear brand based in Toronto. It makes boots and accessories for women and men, including the Weekend Boot, the Allegra, a rain boot and the Woolly Footbed insole. The brand says its footwear is made from 99% natural and recycled materials and is meant to be worn year-round. Thesus is BIPOC woman-owned and women-led. It lists the full materials of each product on its product page. It says that all of its staff and the staff of its direct manufacturers are paid a living wage. The founders spend time in the regions where they produce so they can get to know the factory teams. Good On You rates the brand Good overall. It scores 4 out of 5 for planet, 4 for people and 5 for animals. Good On You notes that the entire range is vegan, that final production takes place in Portugal and that the shoes use water-based glues. It also notes there is no evidence of action on energy or water use.

ASK Scandinavia

Finland

ASK Scandinavia is a premium accessories label based in Helsinki. It designs bags and accessories, including totes, shoulder bags, travel bags and baby changing bags, with a clean, sculptural Nordic look meant to outlast seasonal trends. The brand started from a need for more sustainably made changing bags that it could not find on the market. Production takes place in Europe with trusted partners. The brand says all its materials are cruelty-free, traceable and certified, and its founder has used materials such as ECONYL and MIRUM in accessories. Each product has a digital ID, described as blockchain-powered, that verifies origin and authenticity, shows material composition and care information, and makes resale easier. The brand won Recycle the Runway by Global Fashion Agenda. Good On You rates ASK Scandinavia Great overall. It scores the brand Good for planet and people and Great for animals, noting that the whole range is vegan. It also notes that most of the supply chain is traced, that more than half of final production is SMETA audited, and that some workers in final production are paid living wages.