For ME. LAND, a commitment to sustainable and responsible fashion means total transparency and respect for the environment. A ME. LAND shoes are leather-free, thanks to the use of recycled materials. Each material ensures animal protection thanks to a cruelty-free process and no animal exploitation. For the brand, vegan goes hand in hand with ethical production to preserve our planet. Each of our pairs is certified vegan and 100% recycled by 2 major players in eco-responsible fashion: PETA and SEAQUAL, who ensure that each product meets the material requirements for these certifications. 

At ME.LAND, a vegan shoe is a shoe committed to animal welfare. This means using nylons recycled from plastics found in the oceans. 100% recycled, ME.LAND vegan shoes contain no animal traces, which means that no leather or materials of animal origin are used in their composition. This thoughtfulness is further enhanced by the natural latex glue used to assemble the different parts of each shoe. Indeed, the glue normally used to create shoes contains traces of fish skin. 

At ME.LAND, if we say a shoe is vegan, it is 100% vegan, which is why we have switched from the glue usually used in the shoe industry to a latex-based glue, more committed and aware of the preservation of our biodiversity. 

A ME.LAND vegan sneaker is a sneaker that contributes to greener fashion. It's a sneaker whose carbon impact is reduced thanks to the recycling of the fibers used on the sneaker, but also thanks to a complete rethinking of the manufacturing process: whether through local production in Portugal or the use of ethical materials (organic cotton for the pouch, recycled cardboard for the shoe boxes...). In addition to its unfailing commitment to the environment, ME.LAND is also committed to preserving marine biodiversity, thanks in particular to its famous recycled fibers. In fact, every synthetic nylon in every sneaker comes from the recycling of marine plastic waste undertaken by the SEAQUAL association, a major player in the preservation of oceans and their ecosystems. SEAQUAL enlists the help of fishermen to collect this waste and recycle it into fibers, thus reducing water pollution and overfishing by offering financial compensation to fishermen when they collect plastic.

ME.LAND sneakers are much more than vegan, they are a real statement of responsible, committed and ecological fashion.

At ME.LAND, there's no question of putting human and local factors aside. That's why we prioritize handcrafted products, which pay a fair wage to the artisans who make our sneakers. Each of the brand's vegan shoes is made in a factory not far from Porto. To maximize its commitment, the brand sources all its raw materials within 20 km of the Portuguese production plant.

So, in addition to preserving animal welfare, the craftsmen's work is valued and taken into account thanks to the manufacture of a fair-trade product.

ME.LAND sneakers offer comfort in every respect. First and foremost, it's good for the planet, whose resources are exploited as little as possible. With a quality sneaker that will last you for years, ME. LAND ensures the protection of resources. By buying a pair that is already committed to its production, and that you will keep for as long as possible, no over-consumption is generated - a way, beyond the materials used, of protecting the planet with our sneakers.

But beyond comfort for the planet, ME.LAND ensures comfort for you first and foremost. Every ME.LAND shoe has a memory sole. So the more you wear your sneaker, the more it will take on the imprint of your foot, giving you the comfort of a slipper.

In short, the more you wear our sneakers, the more you ensure personal comfort, as well as the comfort and safety of our planetary resources.

To keep your vegan shoes looking fresh and lasting longer, care begins before you've even worn them. To prevent unwanted stains, waterproof your sneakers. Then, all you need is a slightly damp cloth and regular cleaning to keep your pair looking as good as new.

In the event of persistent stains, there's nothing like using FAMACO products, the shoe care specialist.

You'll find the entire FAMACO range, from canvas to sole cleaning, in our ME.LAND boutique, so you can keep your favorite vegan sneakers for life!