NAE Vegan Shoes Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered 2 pairs of shoes to pick from for my wedding. I returned one of them and the customer support was very communicative and offered me three refund options to choose from. One of the options... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have ordered the shoes which did not fit. I have sent them back to the same address they were shipped from. I have sent them with tracking number and they arrived at the NAE warehouse in Shiedam on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got a pair of Lou botte marron tige haute niveau genou and absolutely loving them. They look amazing and feel warm and comfortable - the latter is very rare for my tricky feet that get hurt by every n... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I thought the products were reasonably priced, shipping was quick, and the shoes and belt I got were impressive in material quality. One note is that the threads holding the side seams of the tongue o... See more

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  1. Shoe Store
  2. Boutique
  3. Fashion Accessories Store
  4. Handbags Shop

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We are a Portuguese vegan footwear brand NAE stands for No Animal Exploitation. The name carries our mission: to propose an animal-friendly and ecological alternative against human exploitation. Our shoes and accessories are manufactured in certified and ethical factories in Portugal. Our dedicated team will ensure to offer the best customer care experience and remain at your entire disposal from Monday to Friday – 9am to 6pm. Or feel free to contact us at any time via e-mail


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The shoes I bought had a small defect…

The shoes I bought had a small defect and the client service was very helpful in fixing things for me.

The store where I bought the shoes (in Lisboa) was a pleasant one and the lady that sold me the shoes was very kind and helpful.

Great stuff the NAE shoes and stores!

Emily (the Netherlands)

18 September 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Emily, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad we could help with the defect and that your visit to our Lisbon store was enjoyable. It’s wonderful to hear you’re happy with both our shoes and our team—we truly appreciate your support!😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been wearing a pair of boots…

I have been wearing a pair of boots from this company for over 4 years now.
They are great!

11 August 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Rits, thank you for your kind words! We love being able to offer solutions that truly help our customers, and it’s great to know our efforts made a difference for you. Looking forward to serving you again!😊

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor quality, very expensive

The shoes are not great quality for the price so be warned.

Paid €100 for the Dara Pink lace-ups, and wore them about 10 times (in a 2.5 year period). The shoes cracked in multiple places. And I wore them only to the office. No long walks, no tough terrain.

The pre-loved program also expects you to pay the return shipping. So basically of the €25 voucher, I'd get nothing. I am quite disappointed and have contacted customer service, who were sweet but unhelpful. This is not great service for people who want to support small businesses.

4 August 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Nikita,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry your Dara Pink lace-ups didn’t meet your expectations and that the pre-loved program wasn’t as helpful as you hoped.

The program is designed as a donation—shoes are either donated, recycled, or resold, and the voucher reflects that value. We completely understand your disappointment and wish we could do more.

We truly appreciate your input, as it helps us improve our products and services.😊

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hebea Sandals

I ordered a pair of sandals (via Immaculate Vegan) and the shipping was quick. Unfortunately they were the wrong size so I had to return them and the return process went fine.

My second purchase was a pair of black Hebea sandals. The fit is great BUT the straps in the middle of the foot are waaaay to long so I had to take the shoes to a shoe cobbler to fix it. This involved removing the sole + heel, ripping out the middle straps, shortening them, and then glueing everything back together.

I'm not sure how the length of these straps wasn't caught earlier in the manufacturing process. You really can't wear the sandals without shortening the straps, it looks comical.

Otherwise the sandals are very cute and look high-quality.

25 July 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Aida,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your patience while we sorted out the strap issue. We truly appreciate how kind and understanding you were throughout the process.

We’re glad the fit worked out after the adjustment and that you’re happy with the overall look and quality of your Hebea sandals. Your feedback about the straps is really valuable—it helps us improve our designs and prevent this in the future.

We hope your sandals bring you lots of comfort and style, and we’d be delighted to help you with any future purchases!😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome and personal customer service

Awesome and personal customer service - thinks along and offers multiple solutions.

30 June 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Rits, thank you for your kind words! We love being able to offer solutions that truly help our customers, and it’s great to know our efforts made a difference for you. Looking forward to serving you again!😊

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Simply rejected return

Could not return the shoes because they had dust on them. The shoes' surface naturally collect dust and I even received them with dust, and acknowledged that that's the nature of the material.
But once I tried to return them because they caused pain on my heels, the customer service objected.

Further, for a size guide they refer you to different parts of their website, but nothing is there. There is no size chart.

5 June 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Georg,

We’re very sorry for the frustration caused regarding your return and the difficulties with our sizing information. We understand how disappointing it is when a product doesn’t meet expectations or causes discomfort.

Your feedback about dust on the shoes and clarity in our size guide is noted—we will review how we present these details to make it clearer for future customers.

We truly regret that your experience was not positive and appreciate you taking the time to share it with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The retourner policy is a scam.

The retourner policy is a scam.

I return shoes because of color that was différent from the webdite and they accused that the shoes has been wear because of faint trace on the shoes.

I only tried them inside…

Too bad for an ethical brand…

30 April 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Boris,

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this must have been. Our goal is always to handle returns fairly, and we truly regret that you felt this was not the case.

Regarding the shoes, we noted black marks on the pair you returned, which unfortunately goes beyond normal indoor wear. We completely understand how this situation is disappointing and will take your feedback seriously to review our return communication and policies.

Thank you for sharing your experience—it helps us improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great shoes & service

Great shoes: comfy fit, great looks, durable.. and amazing customer service.

28 April 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Nikki, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that your shoes are comfy, stylish, and durable—and that our customer service made a great impression. We look forward to seeing you again soon!😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service and Great Products!

I recently had a few questions and concerns regarding my order from NAE Vegan Shoes, and I have to say, their customer service was outstanding!

Despite some back-and-forth, the team was incredibly responsive, patient, and went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met. They handled everything with such professionalism and care, making the entire experience stress-free.

On top of that, they design stylish shoes made with high-quality vegan materials. It’s great to know that the company not only cares about their customers but also about the environment and animal welfare.

I’m genuinely impressed and will definitely be shopping here again. If you want great shoes and top-notch customer support, NAE Vegan is the way to go!

26 February 2025
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hi Marc,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that our team could make your experience stress-free and that you love both our shoes and our mission. Your support truly means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your next pair!😊

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought the bottle orange trainers…

I bought the bottle orange trainers some time ago but haven’t worn them except for a couple of occasions. When I went to wear them recently the label on the heel was disintegrating! NAE said some of their materials do this, even though the trainers have been kept in their original box. Very poor. I’d bought them through Avesu so was told to speak to them but there was no assurance that NAE would work with Avesu to resolve the issue. Buy at your peril.

22 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neuza was the best!

I purchased the Dara sneakers, and they're great -- very cute and versatile. And Neuza gave me perfect guidance on the sizing. Her customer service was terrific.

2 April 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

We’re thrilled to hear that you love the Dara sneakers! They really are adorable 😍. Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback on our customer support team—we're delighted we could make your shopping experience a great one👏 Thanks again for sharing your lovely experience! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

I bought shoes from the website, even if I have not received the item due to some misunderstanding with the local courier, the customer service has been exceptional! I am a big fun of their products and their mission and ended up buying the shoes locally ❤️

27 July 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Deborah,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you love our products and mission. 😊 We're sorry about the mix-up with the courier, but we’re glad you found the shoes locally. If you need anything else, we're here to help! ❤️👟

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fair price, nice quality

I thought the products were reasonably priced, shipping was quick, and the shoes and belt I got were impressive in material quality. One note is that the threads holding the side seams of the tongue of both sides of the “Fiore Black vegan loafer chunky sole“ started coming undone almost immediately. I can’t upload a photo here, unfortunately. Otherwise I’m very happy with the shoes and the belt I got.

24 April 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Abigail,
Thank you for your feedback! 😊 We're glad to hear you were impressed with the material quality and found our prices reasonable with quick shipping. We're sorry about the issue with the Fiore loafers. Please email us with more details so we can assist you further. We're happy you love the shoes and belt! 👞

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No Animal Exploitation only New Amazing Exploration!

I have been a NAE VEGAN customer for 10 years. I was in a wheelchair with orthopaedic boots. Nae Vegan boots and shoes gave me the ability to walk! I average 1.400 steps a day now. This company gets my vote for BEST in the business!

18 June 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Azmeh,
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear how NAE Vegan boots and shoes have made such a positive impact on your life. Your story inspires us! 😊👏 Keep stepping forward, and know we're here to support you every step of the way. 🚶‍♂️💚

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

cute shoes, crease a lot

i ordered the fiore shoes. i love the style of the shoes, i find it especially difficult to find cute vegan work shoes that aren’t heels. they are a bit big, so i had exchange for a smaller size which was a little bit difficult since they’re from portugal. unfortunately the smaller size still slips in the heel a fair amount. they are built fairly sturdily. so if they didn’t slip i feel like they would be fairly comfortable shoes. my main issue was that they creased SO much just after the first wear :(.

21 May 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Violet,
Thank you for your feedback on the Fiore shoes, we have transmitted it to the factory so they can improve this issue 😉
It's great to know you found lovely shoes that you can confidently wear at work and we truly hope you'll feel more comfortable with them after a while 😊🌻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice shoes, sizes are small though

I bought shoes from them before and they were great, have no wear and tear after two year use.

I try to buy new ones but they are always sold out on size 47.. I've looked on your website multiple times hoping for updates :)

15 May 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback! We're so happy to hear your previous shoes are still in great shape 😊We are sorry you haven't been lucky lately with finding your size, please keep checking our website for updates, hopefully you'll find it before it runs out 🌟👟

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

amazing quality, they fit perfect on my size. Super happy

8 May 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Matias,
We're so happy that the shoes are your perfect fit🌟👟
Hope you can enjoy them for a very long time 😊🌻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning shoes and very comfortable

Stunning shoes and very comfortable.
Finally vegan shoes that have intermediate heels (usually you find only very high heels or flats with few choices in the middle).

15 April 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Laura,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find our shoes both stunning and comfortable. We're glad to offer vegan options with intermediate heels to suit your needs. 🌿👠

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Shoes

Beautiful, very well made shoes. I gave only 4 ☆ because they are a bit big. I ordered my regular size 39, which fits me perfectly in all other shoes made in Portugal, Spain and Italy that I already own. This is my first purchase in NAE and according their size tables the shoes should have fit, I solved the issue with insoles and now they fit okay. Next time I'll be ordering one size down

14 April 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Deborah,
We’re so glad you love the shoes and appreciate your understanding with the sizing😊
We’ll definitely take your input into account and if you have any doubt, please feel free to contact us and we'll gladly help you find the perfect size . Looking forward to hearing from you soon! 😊🌻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and helpful responses.

19 April 2024
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Reply from NAE Vegan Shoes

Hello Teo,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on our customer support team! It was awesome to help you. Enjoy your lovely shoes! 😊👟

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