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Actually I’m more interested in them to be ethical and vegan, but being also European usually means that they need to be shipped for shorted distances, and thus to cut down their carbon footprint

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[–] JohnDumpling@beehaw.org 3 points 16 hours ago

The Slovak company Novesta makes some: https://www.gonovesta.com/en/vegan-shoes Star Master / Dribble and a couple of other models are also made just from cotton, caoutchouc (so plastic-free except for the insole which is recycled rubber). Leather, rubber and synthetic material shoes are also available if you prefer that. Personally, I own a pair of Star Masters and they are pretty nice, although for my next purchase, I would choose shoes that are less flat. Also important to note: after 2 years, the heel counter is getting worn out from the inside.