Tanner Bowden discusses why vegan shoes aren't sustainable–despite being marketed as such–and explains how eco-conscious shoppers can spot dubious marketing.

Episode Navigation:

• 01:15 – Vegan Shoes ≠ Sustainable Products
• 03:03 – Vegan Shoes, Plastic, and Harmful Chemicals
• 06:55 – Olukai's Statement About Vegan Shoes and Sustainability
• 09:35 – Why Patagonia is a Sustainability Champion
• 12:21 – Patagonia Wild Idea Work Boots
• 15:45 – Mushroom Leather and Other Sustainable Alternatives
• 20:10 – Tips For Finding (Actually) Sustainable Products
• 23:40 – Why You Should Look for "Climate Neutral" Certification
• 25:43 – Adidas and Allbirds Collaboration
• 28:20 – Your Best Bet Is to Buy Used Gear, and Where To Do It

Featured:

• If You Think Your Vegan Shoes Are Saving the Planet, You're Wrong
• Adidas and Allbirds' Collaborative Sneaker Is Here
• Patagonia Wild Idea Work Boots
• From Olukai: What, Exactly, is a Vegan Shoe? Vegan Shoes Explained
• Piñatex Pineapple Leather by Ananas Anam
• In the Future, Leather Will Be Made From Mushrooms Not Cows
• Climate Neutral Certification: 200+ Brands Dedicated to Decreasing Global Carbon Emissions