Second hand leather shoes vs new vegan shoes?

I really need new boots for work! I’m a massive thrifter but I haven’t been able to find anything in the local secondhand shops. I’m also trying to reduce my use of animal products (I’m vegetarian), so I’ve been looking for vegan boots on Depop. There’s literally nothing in my size and country (I feel like ordering from overseas kind of defeats the point). There are what look like great quality vegan boots I can buy new. So what is better for the environment- buying secondhand leather or unsustainable shoes or new vegan/recycled shoes?

Submitted February 24, 2025 at 09:53PM by OkPaleontologist4952 https://ift.tt/URnfM0B