Vegan and Recycled Sneakers 

A vegan sneaker is one that contains no animal products. This means using a non-animal material in the upper of the shoe, which for the brand is nylons recycled from ocean plastic. At ME.LAND, we have opted for total transparency and authenticity towards consumers, so the glue that is usually produced from fish skins is replaced by a 100% natural latex glue.

The brand is aware that there are plant-based alternatives such as corn or grapes, or the use of synthetic materials, but this means producing something new. And why produce again what already exists?

This approach enables us to produce animal-friendly women's and men's shoes, as well as environmentally-friendly sneakers.

A recycled sneaker is a sneaker whose components are derived from recycled waste. At ME. LAND, we use marine plastic waste, fished around the Strait of Gibraltar with the support of SEAQUAL INITIATIVE.

SEAQUAL works against plastic pollution of the oceans and overfishing by tracking waste all the way to our sneakers. They compensate the fishermen, who are then encouraged to catch this waste at sea, at no financial loss to them.

Working with SEAQUAL means we can offer you eco-friendly sneakers in high-quality, sustainable and ethical recycled nylons.

At ME. LAND, transparency and traceability are inseparable from sustainable and ethical fashion. Each and every one of our sneakers is made not far from Porto by craftsmen with a high level of expertise. We ensure that every recycled product is sourced within 20 kilometers of the factory. To ensure complete traceability, each recycled nylon is numbered by SEAQUAL to track the entire production chain, from waste to sneaker, and thus comply with the AGEC law!

Whether for women or men, each model is designed to have a reduced carbon impact without compromising the uniqueness and style that are ME.LAND trademarks.

1 - Once the plastics waste have been spotted at sea by fishermen, they are sorted and cleaned.

2 - The waste is reduced to flakes for easier use.

3 - They are then processed into fibers ready to be woven into neoprene nylons, woven, coated... 

Caring for your vegan sneakers starts before you've even worn them. Being made of canvas, your pairs of sneakers need to be waterproofed to prevent stains and keep your feet dry. All you need to clean your shoes is a soft, damp cloth!

Organic cotton laces can be machine-washed.

For more information, please consult our complete care guide. For more stubborn stains, don't hesitate to visit our boutique and discover FAMACO products, specialists in shoe care.

With EVAN and VIVACE vegan sneakers, opt for animal-free sneakers produced with respect for animals in eco-friendly textiles.