23rd April, 2008
hi i'd just like to say thankyou very much for my estelle shoes you sent to nz last week. i LoVE them,they are exquisite.
katrina, New Zealand
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6th April, 2008
Peter,
I received the shoes! They are a perfect fit and actually I don't think I've ever had shoes that fit me this well.
Many, many thanks.
Kind regards
Christina
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7th March, 2008
Hi Peter and Vegan Wares team
I received my final pair of shoes today and just wanted to
let you know I am very happy with all 5 pairs, and the way you have handled my
order.
Thanks for a great product which I will enjoy wearing for
years.
I look forward to extending my shoe collection with you in
the future!
Kind regards
Amanda, Sydney
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11th October, 2007 Subject: Shoes
Just got the shoes. Holy Smoke, they are gorgeous and comfortable.
Do you now have my size/fitting on file? Can I order more?
Based on what you did -- a wing-tip style with a wider toe box, what other styles do you recommend for dress?
I am so completely pleased.
Tony Portland, OR, USA
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11th September, 2007 Subject: Office Walker shoes
Dear VW Staff,
I'm really enjoying my new VW shoes. I'm glad I got around to getting them. They feel good and finally I can ride my bike to work with the same shoes that I work in which saves on weight and bulk when cycling.
Thanks,
Hugh, Melbourne
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31st August, 2007
WOO HOO!!! What fabulous boots!! A perfect fit, so exactly what i wanted! Thank you so much!
Cathy New Zealand
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29th August, 2007 Subject: Lillian 2
Dear Vegan Wares,
I am just writing to thank you for my shoes they
exceeded my expectations :) They are fantastic! Thank you very much and I look
forward to ordering another pair soon.
Cheers
Tegwen, Queensland
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28th August, 2007 Subject: Fred 1
Hello Peter,
The shoes arrived today and they fit brilliantly. I'm already very pleased because the workmanship is clear, the materials are durable and yet they don't weigh a ton. They will be much used and cherished.
Thanks very much for filling such an important market niche (ie top quality, non-leather, walking shoes).
Best regards,
Rob H, Sydney
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7th August, 2007
Hello there. A few years back I purchased some single buckle square toe dress shoes from your company and wanted to see about getting a new pair. They have and still are holding up and its been well over 4 years. I wear them at least 3 times a week also. They are great quality might I add. So here is the problem, I do not recall the name of the shoe just know that it is a Vegan Wares shoe. I no longer see it on your site for sale. What do you need from me to see if this shoe is still made or can be made?........... Thank you very much and please put any part of this into your testimonial section.
Aaron USA
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6th July, 2007
Hi Peter I received my boots the other day. They fit like a glove, look great and I feel happy knowing they are vegan. I'll spread the word about the alternative.
Regards sonia
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Date: 3rd July, 2007
Date: 14th May, 2007 Subject: Testimonial
Peter,
Thanks again for the great shoes!
I was so excited to receive my first order, the Black & White Ernest shoes.
They
look amazing and are so comfortable. I intended to only wear them for
half a day to start breaking them in, but they are so comfortable, I
wore them from 11am to 11pm, and my feet still felt so good in them, I
could have worn them to bed! :)
And while I was out in public, I got compliments from complete strangers. These shoes get noticed!
I
like the shoes so much that I just placed an order for two more pairs
in different styles, and I also posted a picture in my blog for
everyone to see.
I can't imagine buying shoes anywhere else.
All the best,
Doug, Los Angeles
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Date: 5th May, 2007 Subject: Special internet order
Hi Peter,
The boots arrived last week, they're *great*! They look fantastic, they fit my feet like gloves and they really are non-slip...cool :) Nice Job.
Many thanks,
Michelle, Sydney
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Date: Monday 30th April, 2007
Subject: Make-to-order
Hi there,
I was just enquiring about some boots
I'd like to get made. I've attached a pic of the boots I'd like to get
copied .................
I've had a couple of pairs of boots made with you guys - the last pair
was about 3 years ago, so I'm not sure if my details would still be
around. They're great by the way - still the most comfortable shoes I
own.
Cheers, Raquel , Queensland
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Date: 19th February, 2007
Subject: Recent Order
Hi, I received the shoes, and they fit great. Thanks so much for making
such a wonderful product so ethically. My last pair lasted 4 years with
heavy wear. I still wear them too though they are a little beat up now.
Many thanks,
Anna, Arizona, USA
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Date: 21st January, 2007
Subject: Feedback
Hi,
After many years of looking, I finally ordered a
pair of boots. The Max 7 walker. They are so comfortable and got me through 7
countries and countless hours of winter walking. A sound investment indeed. The
best pair of shoes I've ever bought. .........................
Ann, New Zealand
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Date: 20th January, 2007
Subject: Flamenco Shoes
I got the shoes and they are awesome! You guys did a great job.
They feel great, even though I'm still breaking them in. They also look
great. Even my scheptical teacher was impressed. Thank you and
keep those lasts around so I can get them in other colors!
Regards,
Michele, USA
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Date: 19th January, 2007
Subject: Thank you !
Hi there,
I have been meaning to drop you a line for a while now and thank
you for your excellent products and outstanding service - especially
Jenny, who helped me out when the Marci zip boots I ordered in
September didn't fit correctly, and remade them so that now they are
perfect.
I'd ordered two pairs of Lois shoes previously and been thrilled
with them - they fit perfectly and were very comfortable to walk in.
But I think you can really judge a company by what they do when there
is a problem - even when the problem is partly or mostly the customer's
fault. Even without the ability to try on shoes or boots before buying
online, I know I can order with confidence from Vegan Wares, and I will
certainly be investing in a few more pairs in future!
Thank you,
Belinda, New South Wales
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Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006
Subject: Feedback
Hi Peter,
My Lillian 2 shoes arrived yesterday. They're exactly what
I wanted: pretty, durable, feminine summer shoes with flat soles and ankle
straps to keep them from flying off my feet when I run for the train.
I finally have something to wear with skirts!
I also own a pair of your Bec 3 "Mary Janes", some Office Walkers,
and the Long Samette zip-up boots. I've been buying a pair or two
of your shoes via the internet every couple years for a while now.
The walking shoes are a bit scuffed - I wore them almost daily for two
years - but otherwise, all of the shoes are still like new.
I know a lot of vegetarians who buy cheap shoes from Payless and
not-so-cheap shoes from some of the other online vegan stores. I
always recommend you to them. One pair of long-lasting, breathable,
classic shoes is worth a zillion pairs of cheap, trendy footwear.
You guys do a wonderful job. I couldn't be happier.
Thanks,
Paula , New York
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Tuesday 2nd May, 2006
Dear Peter,
The shoes you made for me arrived safely yesterday.
They are lovely and fit perfectly. Thanks so much.
Moira, Hawthorndene, South Australia
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Thursday 27th April, 2006
Subject : Many thanks
Hi.
I received my zip up knee high boots in Sydney yesterday and just
want to say thank you very much. They are absolutely gorgeous and
fit like a dream.
Penny, Sydney
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Tuesday 18th April, 2006
Subject: Goods Arrived ....
Hiya,
Just a note to say that the dog collar, I ordered from you, arrived
today. From ordering to recieving my goods, only took 10 days (very fast
delivery, from Australia).
Also, the collar is better made than the belts I've had from 'Vegetarian
Shoes', here in England, as they line their's with PVC (not very durable),
whereas this dog collar is completely PU (much stronger wearing).
I look forward to dealing with you again, and I would recommend
your products to anyone.....Cheers.
Thanks,
Gill , England.
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Monday 10th April 2006
Subject: Happy Customer
Hi, I just wanted to thank you guys for building me the best set
of shoes I've ever seen !!!
They fit great, look fabulous and even smell yummy !!!
Thanks.
Ehren, New South Wales
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Thursday 6th April 2006
To Whom It May Concern,
I recently purchased your Wallet C - Triple Wallet and am very, very
satisfied with it. I am surprised at how great it looks, how well
it functions, and how durable it seems to be. I was just curious
as to what the materials were used to make this wallet.
Victor
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Wednesday 8th March 2006
Subject: Thank you for the great shoes
Thank you to the folk at Vegan Wares.
I picked up my new sandals from the post office yesterday.
Nothing short of perfection. I'll definately be back for more shoes
next time I'm in Melbourne.
Steve, Sydney
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Tueday 7th March 2006
Subject : New Order
I ordered boots from your company a few years ago. I have worn nothing
else every day since and yet they are still in fine condition. Your company
does a great job.
Iain, New York
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Monday 13th February 2006
Subject: Hi
Hey Guys,
I ordered a pair of Drummond shoes from you in late December and
received them soon after. Sorry I haven't emailed earlier (I've been
rather busy lately), but I just wanted to say I think the shoes are great,
they fit well and look really nice ! Thanks a lot for the great service.
Mark, Australia
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Tuesday 7th February 2006
Subject: One Happy Customer
Hey Peter and all at Vegan Wares,
I was very happy to receive a pair of boots, ordered only one week
ago, that arrived in my mail town in Sweden earlier today. After
trying on them on I was not disappointed.
Everything from the fit, and the look, etc, to the service provided
by your company was indeed very pleasing.
Thank you for your fast and top quality service.
Marc, Sweden
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Wednesdaay 18th January, 2006
Subject: Boots
Greetings!
I've received the boots [military boots, see Make-to
Order page] They look great ! Thanks for your fine workmanship.
I like the look and they feel quite comfortable, and they seem to bear
enough resemblance to the boots the Army authorizes that I think they'll
pass muster.
I'll let you know how they wear, particularly the canvas. Depending
on how things go, I may even order a second pair ! Let me know if
you stumble across any materials that might be of interest for a future
boot (eg the khaki nylon, etc).
Thanks again for all your help.
John, Texas
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Monday 9th January, 2006
Subject: Testimonial
My wife, Elaine, first purchased a pair of your shoes (Audrey style,
size 8.5 elite) on 13/6/99. More than 6.5 years later, they are in
perfect condition, despite the fact that she wears them to work for 6 months
of the year. Elaine also bought me a wallet so long ago I can't remember
when, but must be over four years. Leather wallets used to last me
about two years, yours is still in perfect condition.
Elaine is currently procrastinating about buying a pair of elastic
sided boots, as she's very tight with her hard earned readies. Her
current gardening boots are plastic, uncomfortable and split because of
her wide feet, totally unbreathable, not worn often and about two years
old. Yet she is still considering buying another pair to 'save' $150.
So I'm just ordering the Vegan Wares Trent [style] as a surprise because
I love her, to stop her wasting $70 on crap and so I don't have to listen
to her complain about sub-standard boots for two years until she throws
them away. I'm looking forward to 10 year plus of blissful gardening
contentment. Just wish you made handbags (for her, not me!).
Unlike Elaine, I'm not a vegan. I'm only vegetarian for reasons
of convenience, taste and health, although I'm opposed to some farming
practices. Also unlike Elaine, I am male and have a normal width
foot which means I can buy well fitting shoes easily and cheaply.
But I've just decided that in future all my footware (excluding running
shoes) will be from Vegan Wares. If they last longer, look better,
feel nicer, are cheaper in the long run and don't require me to go shopping,
then the only reason I can see to buy leather is if you get a perverse
sense of satisfaction out of wearing the skin of dead animals.
Regards,
Terry, South Australia
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Sunday 30th October, 2005
Subject: Baby shoes
I received the baby shoes I ordered from you. I am so delighted
with the way they look and feel on my daughters feet. You did a wonderful
job customizing them exactly how I wanted. Thanks very much !
Alyssa, USA
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Monday 3rd October, 2005
Subject: Shoes Received
I have just received the shoes ordered from you (Maple 3 and Marcus
sandals) and they're wonderful, fit beautifully. Thanks so much,
yet again.
And the Fred walking shoes I purchased from you late last year took
me around Tasmania, including the walk around Dove Lake at the base of
Cradle Mountain, and the rather arduous walk ... to the Wineglass Bay beach
and back. Terrific shoes !
Happy tenth birthday.
Sue, Queensland
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Monday 15th August, 2005
Subject: Thanks
Just to let you know that the [hiking] boots arrived safely, and
I have been wearing them non-stop because they are so comfortable.
Thank you very much.
Inga, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Tuesday 2nd August, 2005
Subject: Thank you for my Fred shoes!
Just writing to thank you for my Fred shoes, which arrived yesterday
in the mail. They fit perfectly with my orthotic and are very comfortable,
not to mention stylish. It is so difficult to find good looking shoes
that fit orthotics, are firmly attached to my feet (I have mild CP, so
no slip-ons), and are vegan as well. I was beginning to think I would
have to wear my daggy runners for ever. Thanks again from a
very happy customer.
Katie, New South Wales, Australia
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Tuesday 12 July,
2005
Subject: Just
to say ...
I have received
my "Miller" boots this morning and am currently parading around the office
in them in sheer delight !!
They are so
comfortable and so well made !!
In fact I think
that I will sleep with them tonight as I don't want to remove them from
my feet!
Am now saving
up to get my next pair of vegan shoes. I fancy some of the "Fred"
ones .... but how does one choose a colour .... decisions decisions ....
A BIG BIG THANKYOU
Wishing you
a Beautiful day.
Janice, New
South Wales, Australia
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Monday, 20 June,
2005
Subject: Thanks
Dear Peter,
Jenny and everyone at Vegan Wares ...
I just wanted
to let you know that I have received my special order Fred shoes with the
extra thick sole and I can't rave enough about them. They are absolutely
fabulous, they are so well made and fit perfectly. Comfort is outstanding
for a new shoe, no wearing in was necessary, and style is better than I
had imagined. Your service was impeccable and I was very surprised
by how fast it was between order and seeing the product on my feet.
Nothing compares to shoes made to your feet and there is no turning back
for me now. More importantly, no animal was harmed in the making
of these shoes and I don't understand why you would want anything else
....no shoe in my past compares to the quality of my vegan wares shoes.
Thanks again.
Clarissa,
Western Australia
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20th May, 2005
Subject: Applause
Hi there,
Was just surfing
around the interweb today (friday at work ha ha) when I found your site.
I bought some
boots from you guys about 7 years ago and just wanted to let you know that
they are still in fantastic condition (although they are not everyday-ers
they do get worn a lot). In fact, good enough for me to wear as best
man at my mates wedding a couple of weeks ago.
So, as the
subject line says - applause.
Scott,
Auckland, New Zealand
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27th May, 2005
Subject: Swamp
Boots
Hello,
You made my
boots 4 years ago and they have served me excellently. Thank you
so much ! It's time for repair or replacement ....
........
Thank you so much .. for the very fine quality boots you have provided
me with. I believe I have walked at least 5000 km in them, at a conservative
estimate. They have served me very well ! When I used to wear
leather boots they'd last me a year of less rough treatment than I have
given these. Your boots have proven more economical, as well as more
animal friendly.
Jude,
New South Wales, Australia
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14th April, 2005
Subject: Thanks
Hi,
I'd just like
to say thank you for the shoes and belt I got from you a month or two ago.
They're amazingly well made and it feels good to wear them. Keep
up the great work.
Justin
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31 March, 2005
Subject :
Ok
Dear Peter,
I wanted to
let you know that I received my order today and am very happy with the
shoes. I have other vegan shoes that I enjoy greatly, but I have
to say that for style and craftsmanship yours are the best, and come closest
to what I was used to buying in European leather shoes. Well
worth the wait. The green shoes will be for my sisters wedding this
summer - now I just need the outfit !
Anne,
USA
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