NOAH – Italian Vegan Shoes

Italian Vegan Shoes

Our Philosophy

“The path is made by walking.”

Franz Kafka

NOAH shoes are produced according to high quality standards of the finest Italian handcraft, which accurately combines tradition and innovation. At the same time, NOAH is committed to responsible manufacturing that looks after the environment, animals and human health. NOAH is an innovative alternative to traditional leather shoes: the entire production cycle of our footwear reflects the attention of NOAH for a sustainable environmental impact.

The extraordinary biodiversity, typical of a healthy environment, is a prerequisite for a wholesome lifestyle in harmony with nature. Through the use of non-toxic, hypoallergenic and durable vegan materials (a part of which comes from recycling), NOAH shoes contribute to the reduction of animal suffering and of environmental pollution, without sacrificing comfort and style.

The shoes are skilfully manufactured in Italy in shoe factories of high quality, characterized by traditional handicraft production. Thanks to a careful selection and regular visits to the manufacturing companies at intervals of about 2 years, we guarantee that the production takes place in compliance with the current regulations for the protection of workers.

NOAH also stays true to its principles with regard to the shipping of vegan shoes & accessories and takes care of our environment with the cardboard boxes and filling materials we use. NOAH only uses cardboard boxes that are made mostly of recycled paper. The filling material is 100% recycled paper. In the event of an exchange, NOAH uses the returned package for the second shipment (if it is still in a condition suitable for shipping). The adhesive tape to seal the packages is water-based and free of animal ingredients.

NOAH shoes leave a social and eco-friendly mark

Indulge your feet with NOAH footwear. You will wear quality shoes and support the vision of a sustainable economy:

• To respect the environment, the employed materials are selected among the most sustainable and resistant available on the market.
• To respect men who manufacture and wear them, the materials of NOAH shoes are non-toxic and hypoallergenic.
• To respect the life of the animals, leather is not used.

No leather – Why? Discover the advantages for the animals and the environment of using vegan materials instead of leather and vision of NOAH.

Materials & Production

The traditional craftsmanship interpreted in an innovative way

NOAH shoes stand out for the innovative materials processed in Italian handicraft companies and for the creation of a unique combination of quality and aesthetics.

Vegan upper materials and soles

Microfibre:

The microfibre is not only beautiful and extremely similar to leather, but it is also very lightweight, wear-resistant, breathable, water repellent and hypoallergenic. We distinguish between:

Micronappa is a high-quality microfibre material similar to nappa leather. It is a top-level technology product, composed of ultra-fine polyester fibres. This fabric is breathable, soft-to-touch, long-lasting, water-repellent and easy to clean.
Microsuede is a high-quality microfibre material similar to suede leather. It is a top-level technology product, composed of ultra-fine polyester fibres. This fabric is soft and pleasant to the touch but strong, breathable and easy to clean. Unlike suede, this material is water-repellent.

Linen:

Fabrics made of linen are of high quality: they are cooling and comfortable, durable and tear-resistant, stain-resistant, bactericidal, antistatic, and suitable for allergy sufferers. NOAH only uses fibre from organically grown flax plants.

Cotton:

Our fabrics made of cotton (often mixed with linen) are also organically grown. This fibre is known for the following properties: light, comfortable, absorbent & breathable, especially skin-friendly, and low allergy potential.

Kenaf (in the insole of the Organic Line)

Is a jute-like fibre plant that is robust, breathable, environmentally friendly, and antistatic.

Natural latex –

in the insole – and natural rubber – outsole of the Organic Line, of the models Marco/Marica and Federica.

Natural latex and natural rubber are a component of the rubber tree‘s natural milky juice and are durable, robust, antiseptic, renewable ,and water repellent.

Rubber (for most soles)

It is a mixture of natural rubber and recycled synthetic materials.

The glue used is water based and does not contain animal ingredients. Our craftsmen ensure that we do not use any animal products during the manufacturing process.

Would you like to know more about the materials NOAH uses for vegan shoes? Then we recommend our article “vegan and sustainable materials for your shoes” in our blog.

Vegan, fair & Made in Italy

To produce the NOAH footwear, we choose Italian handcrafted shoe-factories. Wise and skilful hands boasting extensive knowledge and style handed down from generations, design and manufacture NOAH footwear. The study of the shapes and love for details are at the basis of each new model which is reviewed and re-interpreted with new, ductile and soft materials to create fine shoes with modern and trendy features.