VegSocUK Information Sheet
                              THE VEGETARIAN SOCIETY


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                       FOOTWEAR & ALTERNATIVES TO LEATHER

   Non-leather shoes, jackets and accessories may be available from a variety of
   non- specialist shops, chain stores, and mail order catalogues.

   The following companies stock a range of specialist non-leather footwear,
   clothing and accessories.

   The Vegetarian Society, Parkdale,
   Dunham Rd, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4QG.
     Tel. 061 928 0793.
   Shop & mail order. Catalogue available.
   Stock a range of non-leather belts and bags, and a non-leather jacket.

   Vegetarian Shoes, 12 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UP.
   Tel. 0273 691913.
   Shop & mail order. Catalogue available.
   Stock large range of water resistant, scuff resistant, breathable shoes.
   Include DM boots & shoes, biker style boot, safety boot, brogues and oxfords,
   walking boot, sandals, and women's Meat Free Fashion range. Also stock
   jackets and belts. Some styles available from size 2 or 3.

   T'arus, 107 The Drive, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 2DD.
    Tel. 0933 277964.
   Mail order. Catalogue available.
   Non-leather footwear and belts. Tarus belts are available from The Vegetarian
   Society.

   Ethical Wares, 84 Clyde Way, Rise Park,
   Romford, Essex  RM1 4UT.
   Tel. 0708 739293.
   Mail order. Catalogue available.
   Four styles of non-leather lightweight walking boots and accessories.

   Veggie Jacks, 25 Gardiner Street,
   Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3PH.
   Tel. 0273 626498.
   Shop & mail order. Catalogue available.
   Non-leather jackets and accessories.

   Alchuringa, Unit 2, Stable Cottage,
   Derry Ormond Park, Betws Bledrws, Lampeter, Dyfed  SA48 8PA.
   Tel. 0570 45557.
     Mail order. Catalogue available.
   Handmade, made to measure foorwear for women & men in breathable synthetic
   materials.

   Made To Last, 8 The Crescent, Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2NW.
   Tel. 0532 304983.
   Shop & mail order. Catalogue avialable.
   Made to order and off the shelf shoes and boots in a wide range of styles and
   colours.

   Green Shoes, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HW.
   Tel. 0803 864997.
   Mail order. Catalogue available.
   Large range of handmade footwear for adults and children. Vegan Society
   approved.

   Schuh.
   Stock a range of synthetic DMs, they have shops in Aberdeen, Dundee,
   Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastrle, Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and
   Nottingham.
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  RUNNING & SPORTS SHOES

   Rebok, Nike and most of the main manufacturers of sports shoes have at least
   one vegan style in their range. Dunlop Pacer, New Balance 700 and Asics Gel
   Lyte Ultra are all suitable. Vegetarian Shoes also make a running shoe.

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For futher information contact: The Vegetarian Society, Parkdale, Dunham Road,
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email: vegsoc@vegsoc.demon.co.uk
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[The text of this file was obtained from the Vegetarian Society (UK) in
March 1995.]