17 Vegan Shoe Brands Setting New Standards in Style and Quality
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If you’re in search of vegan shoe brands that fully deliver, you’ve come to the right place. Because although there are plenty of vegan shoes out there, it’s not always easy to find the ones that will last for years and hold up to all the strutting, dancing, hiking, running, jumping, stomping, and any other activities that you may need them to show up for.
Not your average vegan shoe brands
Have you ever shopped at Lulu’s? They’ve got a broad selection of vegan options, and I still get a pair from them on occasion. But I’ve noticed that some of their vegan shoes are almost disposable; they don’t tend to last beyond a wear or two before a strap breaks, a toe irreparably scuffs or rips, or they otherwise disintegrate. And beyond being an eco disaster, it’s also just frustrating to pay for things that fall apart!
My goal is not to diss Lulu’s, but to note that the vegan shoe brands in this post will be different. They’ve been vetted not only for style and good looks, but also for quality, durability, and longevity. In many cases they’re made by artisans trained in making leather goods – pair that incredible skill with high-quality vegan leather and you’ve got yourself some beautiful shoes that will last. So with that, let’s get to it.
Overview: Best Vegan Shoe Brands For…
Wide Variety & Great Prices
Cowboy Boots
Fabulous Designs
Luxury Vegan Shoes
Sneakers
THE BRANDS
A Perfect Jane (V)
PHOTOS: A Perfect Jane
A Perfect Jane’s collection of vegan cowboy boots is supremely fabulous. For any setting where you need a proper dose of cowgirl glam — like paired with a dress for an effortless western aesthetic — these boots are here for it. Reviewers love them and say they’re very comfortable. And a happy side note: the brand donates 1% of all profits to the Melief Animal Sanctuary.
Cost: $$$ {€170 – €240} || Based: Netherlands
Products: Cowboy boots
Materials: Apple leather, recycled PET, cork, rubber
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Free worldwide!
Aera (V)
PHOTOS: Aera
Aera in a nutshell: chic, luxurious, and sustainable. They offset all of their environmental impacts by 110%, including their use of plastics. As they put it, “The “110% offset” philosophy is the core of our commitment to not only neutralize the impact of our business on the planet, but to also help it heal.” Love that, and love their stunning shoes.
Cost: $$$$ {$500 – $850} || Based: New York
Products: Boots, flats, mules, pumps, sandals
Materials: Cotton, polyester, PU, poly-viscose, polstyrene, nylon
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan, B-Corporation, Carbon Negative
Shipping: Only ships within United States (free) and Canada (free)
Ashoka Paris (V)
PHOTOS: Ashoka Paris
Ashoka Paris doesn’t have a huge selection of shoes, but they’ve got some unique sneakers and are generally a great brand so they’ve earned their spot in this post. They’re lovely, French, and donate part of their profits to animal defense organizations. Their products are handmade ethically in workshops in Portugal, France, and Asia.
Cost: $$$ {$180 – $200} || Based: Paris
Products: Sneakers
Materials: Grain-based leather, apple leather, cotton, PU leather, recycled polyester, microsuede
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over $250, otherwise $15+)
Ahimsa (V)
PHOTOS: Ahimsa
Ahimsa was founded in 2013 and in 2014 they opened their own shoe factory, which remains the only 100% vegan shoe factory on the planet! They’re working towards a world where animal leather is no more, and I love ’em for it. I’ll note that I reached out to Ahimsa about their ethical labor standards and never heard back, so do with that what you will. But at face value it all looks very good.
Cost: $$$ {$100 – $200} || Based: Brazil
Products: Sneakers, loafers, flats, boots, moccasins, heels, slip-ons, oxfords, sandals, mules
Materials: PU vegan leather, nylon, cotton, recycled PET
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide – free on orders over $50
BHAVA (V)
PHOTOS: BHAVA
BHAVA is among my personal faves of all the vegan shoe brands out there. There’s just something special about their look and feel and, importantly, they’re super comfortable according to reviewers. BHAVA is a woman-owned brand that’s strongly vegan at its core, but the shoes just exist in their own universe and almost feel like they just happen to be vegan. I like to imagine receiving a compliment on them and getting to say, “why thank you, they’re vegan” with just a hint of neener neener.
Cost: $$$ {$130 – $350} || Based: New York
Products: Sandals, mules, slides, pumps, heels, boots, booties, winter boots, belts
Materials: Apple leather, cork, recycled microfiber, eco-suede (vegan), solar powered PU vegan leather
Certifications: None currently (that I could find)
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: $18)
della terra (V)
PHOTOS: della terra
Founded in 2020, della terra is new to the scene but is brand you don’t want to miss. Ethics and style for days! Their styles are unique and fun, making unexpected use of color, texture, and silhouette. della terra manufactures ethically in factories that pay fair wages, use energy from 100% clean sources, and are carbon neutral. They also plant a tree with every purchase – 2,300+ trees planted as of the time of this post!
Cost: $$$ {$80 – $290} || Based: New York
Products: Boots (chelsea, ankle, combat), flats, heels, platforms, sandals
Materials: Recycled materials including those from pineapple, corn, grape-seed, and castor
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan, B-Corporation
Shipping: Only ships within United States (free) and Canada (free)
Dooeys (V)
PHOTOS: Dooeys
Dooeys is fun and unique in that their ‘shoes’ were created for a specific setting: the home. Meaning, they’re neither really shoes nor slippers, but some stylish mix of the two that Dooeys calls “slipshoes.” Fun! For those who like to feel stylish, cozy, and put together while at home – whether working, hosting, or hanging – these are just the ticket.
Cost: $$$ {$130 – $140} || Based: Seattle
Products: House mules, house loafers
Materials: Apple leather, sugarcane, recycled plastic bottles/polyester/rubber/foam, cork, organic cotton
Certifications: None currently (that I could find)
Shipping: Only ships within United States (free) and Canada (calculated at checkout)
Ethletic™(V)
PHOTOS: Ethletic
If you’re on the market for some sweet kicks, including Converse-reminiscent sneakers with an ethical and sustainable spin, look no further than Ethletic. (Do note that shipping to the US is €40.) Ethletic has a sneaker for any occasion, and for every pair of shoes sold they donate $1 to the Talon Fairtrade Workers Welfare Society. From there, their workers decide which projects they want to use the money on, like education for their children, healthcare, or micro-loans.
Cost: $$ {€40 – €130} || Based: Germany
Products: Sneakers (skate shoes, high tops, slip ons)
Materials: Fairtrade cotton, FSC®-certified natural rubber
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan, Fairtrade Cotton, FSC-Certified Cotton
Shipping: Ships EU-wide, Switzerland, and United States (to US: €40)
Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather (V)
PHOTOS: Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather
Don’t ya love the brand name? A bit of activist oomph, let’s go! Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather was founded in Paris in 2011 by Marion Hanania and was the first-ever French vegan shoe company. Among their lovely collection, they’ve got various silver and gold options that are very glam and put a fun spin on different styles. Good Guys is also a go-to for certain hard-to-find vegan shoes types like clogs and cowboy boots. Woman-owned.
Cost: $$$ {$120 – $300} || Based: France
Products: Boots (ankle, cowboy), clogs, sandals, sneakers
Materials: Microfiber, apple leather
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over €250, otherwise €19)
Minuit sur Terre (V)
PHOTOS: Minuit sur Terre
It was a challenge to pick which shoes to feature for Minuit Sur Terre because every single pair is so divine. Take a spin through their site and you’re sure to be enchanted not only by their selection but also by what is some of the best product photography I’ve ever seen; the colors and backgrounds and compositions are museum-worthy. Anyhoo. Be sure to check out their sneakers; they’re special.
Cost: $$$ {€35 – €310} || Based: Bordeaux, France
Products: Flats, sandals, sneakers, pumps, loafers, derbies, boots
Materials: Grape leather, apple leather, recycled PU, viscose from grains, recycled cotton, eco-nappa, and eco-suede
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: €22)
Momoc (V)
PHOTOS: Momoc
I can almost guarantee that you won’t find shoes like Momoc’s from any other vegan shoe brands. They are pieces of art! They’re ethically handmade in Spain, and the designs are zany and wonderful. For any outfit that needs an infusion of color and personality, Momoc’s shoes are here for it.
Cost: $$$ {€100 – €190} || Based: Spain
Products: Boots, flats, heels, loafers, sandals, sneakers
Materials: Eco suede, pineapple leather, recycled wood, recycled rubber, apple leather
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over €250, otherwise €15)
nae (V)
PHOTOS: nae
nae (“No Animal Exploitation”) is one of my favorite vegan shoe brands and I think they’ll be one of yours too. Their collection is so broad and so beautiful that you’ll almost certainly find what you’re looking for. Plus they’ve got some of the most competitive prices out there. If you’re balling on a budget, navigate on their site to Shoes > All and sort by Price low to high and you’ll find an incredible collection of items on sale. (As of this writing, starting as low as $40.)
Cost: $$ {$88 – $180} || Based: Portugal
Products: Sandals, sneakers, flats, heels, boots, accessories (bags, wallets, belts)
Materials: Pineapple leather, apple leather, corn leather, microfiber vegan leather, organic cotton, cork, recycled PET, vegan velvet
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over $75, otherwise $10)
NOAH (V)
PHOTOS: NOAH
NOAH’s shoes are handmade in Italy, and they look it. They have a wide selection of elegant styles, so you can find something as versatile or as statement-making as you wish. NOAH uses materials that are breathable, scratch-resistant, and non-toxic to create shoes that are as becoming as they are comfortable.
Cost: $$ {€50 – €200} || Based: Germany
Products: Heels, flats, sandals, sneakers, oxfords, mules, slippers, loafers, ankle boots, chelsea boots, winter boots, work boots, accessories (bags, belts, gloves, hats, wallets)
Materials: Micronappa (vegan leather similar to nappa leather) & microsuede made from microfiber, cork, cotton, linen
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over €150, otherwise €20)
NO SAINTS (V)
PHOTOS: No Saints
NO SAINTS is an Australian vegan sneaker company that uses highly sustainable materials like apple leather and pineapple leather for their sneakers, which are SO fun. If you’re looking for metallic vegan kicks, look no further. NO SAINTS is a mission-driven brand, focused on crafting high quality shoes that do no harm. And what’s behind the brand name? Their founder Caroline wanted to convey that you don’t have to be perfect or a saint or 100% vegan to make a difference – you just have to do your best and reduce animal cruelty where you can.
Cost: $$$ {$150 – $200} || Based: Australia
Products: Sneakers
Materials: Pineapple leather, apple leather, microfiber, recycled polyester, microsuede
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand (to US: $11)
PĪFERI (V)
PHOTOS: PĪFERI
Among others, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox, Lizzo, and Cate Blanchett have worn Pīferi shoes on the red carpet. So you may wonder, as I did, what the heck is Pīferi and how are they so good at everything? I did a little digging to answer that question. The brand was founded by Alfredo Pīferi and after a li’l poking around his LinkedIn I found that he’s worked at Valentino, Versace, Burberry, and Jimmy Choo (where he was the head of design for 2.5 years) before founding Pīferi. Which leads me to believe that his ins in the high fashion world have helped with Pīferi’s success. So delightful all around. Pīferi was, “Born from a mission to change the perception of leather-free footwear,” and they seem to be doing exactly that. Look at this beautiful quote from the brand:
“Our goal isn’t just to create luxury footwear; we also want to inform our customers about what we believe is the ultimate luxury: the luxury to choose to invest in items that match not only your style, but also your values.”
Pīferi
Cost: $$$$$ {$500 – $1,600} || Based: Italy
Products: Boots, heels, sandals
Materials: Bio vegan nappa made 48% from corn, recycled PET
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over $500)
Sylven New York (V)
PHOTOS: Sylven New York
Sylven New York has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, marie claire, and more – and for good reason. Their shoes give off elegance and pizazz, and make fabulous use of lines and shapes to create something truly unique. I mean, look at those boots! And their founder offers complimentary styling sessions which is super cool.
Cost: $$$$ {$300 – $450} || Based: New York
Products: Boots, flats, sneakers
Materials: Apple leather, vegan leather made from corn, grains, and seeds, coconut husk insoles, vegan nappa made from 100% recycled fibers
Certifications: None currently (that I could find)
Shipping: United States only (free)
VEERAH (V)
PHOTOS: VEERAH
VEERAH is a mission-driven, female-led brand that offers gorgeous heels with accessories that let you customize them. Their shoes are designed for comfort and their reviews attest to their success in that. The company is very pro-woman and highlights the strength, individuality, and fearlessness of women, crafting their designs accordingly and naming each design after an amazing warrior woman. It’s thrilling, honestly! The company also gives back through donations, paid volunteer hours for employees, and a scholarship for She’s the First with every 100 customer feedback surveys.
Cost: $$$ {$230 – $450} || Based: New York
Products: Heels (and heel accessories), flats, ankle boots
Materials: Apple leather, vegan microfiber nappa leather, recycled plastic, organic cotton, algae insole
Certifications: PETA-Approved Vegan
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on orders over $100, otherwise $15)
Will’s Vegan Store (V)
PHOTOS: Will’s Vegan Store
Will’s Vegan Store launched in 2013 and has become one of the best vegan shoe brands out there, in my humble opinion. They’ve got so many great options, with many types that have historically been hard to find in vegan form (like dock boots, work boots, birkenstocks, riding boots, hiking boots, and chelsea boots). And as far as high quality vegan shoes go – they are among the most affordable!
Cost: $$ {$50 – $190} || Based: London
Products: Boots (dock, cowboy, work, hiking, chelsea), pumps, loafers, birkenstocks, heels, sandals, sneakers, accessories (wallets, bags, belts), apparel (knitwear, skirts, dresses, suits, sweats, coats)
Materials: Vegan leather (made from cereal crops), Tencel, organic cotton, recycled rubber, recycled polyurethane
Certifications: Carbon Neutral
Shipping: Worldwide (to US: free on first order, order minimum is $60)
If you know of any sustainable vegan shoe brands that you don’t see on this list, please drop me a line at blythe@florah.com – I would love to add it! Or, if you have a question about a brand you don’t see here, feel free to reach out and I’ll let you know if I have the deets.
