NAE Vegan Shoes
NAE Vegan Shoes is a Portuguese footwear brand founded in Lisbon in 2008. Its name stands for No Animal Exploitation, and it makes fully vegan shoes and accessories from plant based and recycled materials in Portugal.
| Founded | 2008, Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Founders | Paula and Alex |
| Name | No Animal Exploitation |
| Production | Handmade in Portugal |
| Website | nae-vegan.com |
What is NAE Vegan Shoes?
NAE Vegan Shoes was founded in Lisbon in 2008 by co-founders Paula and Alex. The name stands for No Animal Exploitation, a principle the brand says it has never crossed: all products are 100% vegan and PETA certified.
Products and positioning
The core offer is footwear for women and men, plus unisex styles, from flats, ballerinas and pumps to sandals, sneakers, boots and knee high boots. Around it NAE sells belts, socks, hats, wallets and suspenders, and an organic cotton clothing line called Organique.
Materials are plant based or recycled, including:
- Cork
- Apple and pineapple leaf fibres (Piñatex)
- Organic cotton and OEKO-TEX microfibre
- Recycled PET
Shoes are designed in Portugal and handmade in small Portuguese workshops, and the brand is independently rated by Good On You.
Distribution
NAE sells mainly through its own online shop with country specific storefronts, supported by a physical store, wholesale partners and an affiliate programme. A pre-loved programme resells used pairs.
Why it matters
As one of the early dedicated vegan shoe brands in Europe, NAE shows how Portugal's footwear workshops can be combined with alternative materials to build an international niche brand.
Frequently asked questions
Where are NAE Vegan Shoes made?
NAE shoes are designed in Portugal and handmade in small Portuguese workshops.
What does NAE stand for?
NAE stands for No Animal Exploitation, reflecting that all its products are 100% vegan.