As with many older Nike models, the Nike Air Max 1’s are usually not vegan. It has the same functionality as the previous, and were first introduced in 1987. It’s rather difficult for vegans to purchase any older shoe models, since many of them have animal-derived glue.
However, many of the Classic Nike shoes have newer versions, meaning there could be some vegan options. Nike started using vegan glue back in 2015, so you always need to buy models made in newer times. They the model itself can be old, but the shoe itself cannot. Meaning Nike shoes designed back in 1990 are okay, as long as they are produced after 2015. -Which almost new shoe you purchase are.
Although
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It seems that most Nike Air Max 90 are not vegan, but some are. Many of them have a mixture of textile and leather on the top, but some are actually 100% vegan. It may be one model, but they come in so many different colors and materials.
You need to avoid all the kinds that say either “leather” or “synthetic and leather”, none of these are vegan, as they both have leather. All you need to make sure is that the shoes are from after 2015, as this ensures the glue is vegan as well.
The issue of glue may not be a large concern for all of you. Some vegans are fine with compromising a little, while others would never dream of it. Have a look at the Nike Air Max 90 through
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This pair of sneakers are actually quite cool. They are definitely just as sleek now, as they were when they first came out in 1991. However, the issue remains whether or not they are vegan, and here I’ll have to disappoint.
The Nike Air Classic BW shoes are not vegan because they have leather and are most likely with animal-based glues. That’s because it’s an older model that doesn’t seem to be in production anymore. -And older models use non-vegan glue.
Although, these shoes are not for everybody anyways. They are incredibly expensive due to their rarity, with prices around $600 a pair.
Nike Air Max 180 are usually not vegan, because they have leather. That’s true for most Air Max 180, but some do have vegan materials. It’s an incredibly popular model, and so Nike makes many different versions of it.
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Make sure you only buy shoes from after 2015, which should not be a problem, and lastly avoid any sort of leather. Have a look at the shoes above to see what a listing with leather looks like.
Most nike Air Max 93 are not vegan because they have leather. The reason being that these remakes of older models want to recreate the old. It’s pretty cool that they take old designs and introduce them again, but the leather is an issue.
It’s time they realize that though the design may look cool, traditional leather is something that should stay in the past. There may be some vegan options available, as the only problem appears
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The Nike Air Max 93 usually has a small amount of leather on the upper, but you may be able to find a pair that’s not. Have a look at the shoes above.
