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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.