An ethical shoe maker has won an award from animal welfare group PETA.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals named Vegetarian Shoes, based in Gardner Street, Brighton, Best Cruelty-Free Shoe Retailer in its annual Progress Awards. The shop, founded in 1990, sells shoes exclusively made from materials not taken from animals.

PETA's Lauren Bowey said: "Vegetarian Shoes has established itself as an industry leader and this is our way of paying tribute to the company's compassion and well-deserved success."

Tuesday, March 28, 2006