Production Locations
- Portugal (women’s collection)
- Indonesia (men’s shoes, trainers, hiking boots and safety shoes)
Working Conditions & Living Wages
The women’s collection is made in Portugal. Factories there must follow EU labour law. This gives workers a stronger legal baseline than in many other production countries.
The men’s shoes, trainers, hiking boots and safety shoes are made by Mangul Jaya in Indonesia. EVS states that it has a long-term partnership with this manufacturer. The brand claims that workers receive fair pay and work in safe conditions.
The manufacturer has no independent certifications for working condition.
Materials
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Cotton (partly organic cotton, according to the brand)
- OrthoLite® and Eco-OrthoLite® insoles
- ecorepel® water-repellent fabric treatment
EVS uses other synthetic fibres but doesn’t disclose what these materials are made of.
By combining cotton with synthetics, the brand claims its shoes are breathable, waterproof, anti-odour and insulating. It is not disclosed which certification applies to the organic cotton.
According to the brand, most fabrics are produced in Switzerland.
Packaging
EVS does not disclose what packaging materials are used, neither for webshop orders nor within the supply chain.
Water Usage & Chemicals
EVS states that its Swiss material supplier is bluesign® certified. bluesign® audits the use of chemicals in textile production, aiming to protect both the environment and the end user.
ecorepel® is a water-repellent finish from Swiss textile company Schoeller, marketed as free from fluorocarbons (PFCs). The brand chose it for its non-toxic qualities, according to its own description.
EVS shares no information about water usage, dyeing processes or the release of microplastics from its synthetic materials.
Circular Product Design
The shoes are made of blends of cotton and synthetic materials. Mixing plant-based and synthetic fibres makes products very hard to recycle. Good to know: this is common for shoes, as they consist of many different parts. Read here more about Monomaterials and Blended Textiles.
The insoles are machine-washable, which can help you keep your shoes fresh for longer.
Circular Business Models
EVS doesn’t offer a repair service, a take-back scheme or second-hand resale.
Distance & Complexity of the Supply Chain
- Production locations: Portugal and Indonesia
- Materials: partly produced in Switzerland; the origin of other materials is not disclosed
Transportation
- Transportation in the supply chain: not disclosed
- Transportation in e‑commerce: not disclosed
EVS is completely vegan. This is backed by The Vegan Society trademark and PETA’s vegan approval.
Product Design
EVS offers shoes for women and men: pumps, sandals, boots, trainers, hiking boots and vegan safety shoes. The brand states that it has a wide range of sizes.
The brand claims its shoes outlast most leather shoes. However, there’s no independent test or data to support this comparison.
Slow Fashion Processes
Information about collection cycles is not available.
Transparency on Product
For each shoe, costumers can see which materials are used per part. Costumers also get practical tips on fit and sizing, which helps avoiding returns.
Transparency on Processes
There is no annual sustainability report.
Conclusion
Looking for vegan shoes, cute sandals, sturdy hiking boots or even vegan safety shoes? Eco Vegan Shoes is a great pick if animal welfare is your top priority, thanks to its certified vegan collection.
