Are you looking for the best vegan shoe brands sorted by different styles so that you can find what you’re looking for?
We’ve compiled dozens of other vegan options below, and we’ll show you where you can pick up a pair for yourself.
Don’t have time to read? Here’s a quick summary of the products we recommend.
| Product Name | Grade |
| Oxford | A |
| Boat | A |
Where to Buy Brands Of Vegan Shoes
Sifting through websites for vegan footwear can be a bit of a hassle, so we’ve streamlined the process for you. Here are the ultimate sources we’ve found for stylish vegan footwear…
Stores That Sell Vegan Shoes
If you want to narrow down on a specific style or type, look at the guides we have linked below, where you’ll find pretty much anything you can imagine.
Cruelty-Free Shoe Brands by Style and Variety
Oxford
Widely considered some of the most formal shoes (especially for men), oxfords can be identified by their closed lacing. They usually look pretty dressy and can feature embellishments like wingtips and cap toes, and women’s oxfords may be flat or high-heeled. Most importantly, they’re almost made of leather.
You can still find a good many cruelty-free oxford shoes in faux leather and suede with relative ease at Asos, Zappos, Amazon, and even H&M. Scroll through our selection of cruelty-free oxford shoes to wear to work, to your next party, or to formal events with business suits, tuxedos or cocktail dresses.
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Boat
Boat shoes are easy to spot with their loafer-like appearance and shoelaces woven around the collars. Originally, boat shoes were meant for managing squishy, watery conditions on boat decks, but the boat shoe look has taken off as a fashion statement with casual jeans and khakis.
If you’re running into trouble with leather boat shoes coming up in your searches, Zappos and Amazon carry brands that make vegan boat shoes like Deer Stags, Ahimsa, and even Crocs.
Ahimsa makes a super fly cross between a boat shoe and a chukka boot for men, unlike anything you may have seen before.
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Dressy
Dress shoes range from office to formal footwear with oxfords, pumps, and loafers leading in style. They’re perfect for tuxes, cocktail dresses, and business suits, but beware: they’re often made from non-vegan leather.
However, plenty of designers are meeting the demand for cruelty-free footwear with gorgeous dress shoes in synthetic leather, faux suede, velvet, and satiny fabrics. Asos, Zappos, Amazon, Express, and Anthropologie are excellent places to begin your search for men’s and women’s dress shoes, from faux patent leather oxfords to vegan satin ballet flats.
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Skateboarding
Did you know that tons of classic Vans are vegan, including the iconic gum sole skate shoes? While some skateboarding footwear is traditionally made with suede and leather uppers, many sold on Amazon, Zappos and Asos boast vegan constructions with canvas, mesh, faux suede, or faux leather.
Skateboarding footwear should be flexible, grippy, and durable to withstand heavy-duty skating and landing tricks. And of course, they should never neglect style.
Check out our list of men’s, women’s, and unisex skateboarding shoes to see which of your all-time favorites are vegan, plus some super fresh Vans specially designed for Asos.
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Tennis
Tennis footwear can be worn to the tennis courts, around town, or on your exercise route. They tend to be thick-soled with bounce and structural support.
Though tennis footwear can be challenging to find without any leather or suede components, we found lots of flashy and functional vegan tennis shoes from New Balance, Saucony, Adidas and beyond—even a throwback from Pony. Stick with Zappos and Amazon for the best variety.
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Walking
Like tennis shoes, walking shoes are ideal for your afternoon strolls and long days running around getting your to-do list done, but they’re designed specifically for endurance.
Nike, Sketchers, and Jambu make high-quality vegan walking footwear you can depend on for your downtown treks. The everyday and fashion walking options we’ve selected from Amazon, Urban Outfitters, and Target can suit just about every vegan’s need.
If it’s the look you’re after, the vintage-style Nikes third on our list might be your jam. Are you searching for orthopedic walking footwear? Try the extra supportive knit options from Arcopedico.
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Athletic Shoes for Women
Athletic footwear can be worn for various sports and exercise routines. A reliable pair of athletic shoes is a must for the gym.
You may be familiar with Airwalk, but brands like Unstitched Utilities and Olukai are making some fabulous athletic shoes for women you won’t want to miss. Have you seen the Vibram FiveFingers running footwear in our top picks?
Whether you’re a runner, a kayaker, or an outdoor enthusiast, Amazon, Zappos, and Payless have some vegan athletic shoes for you.
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Nursing
Nursing footwear doesn’t have to take any particular shape, but sneakers and clogs are popular choices for comfortable, long-lasting wearability.
Clogs like Danksos are typical nursing shoes, but Danskos and many other clogs are leather—not vegan.
Amazon and Zappos are some of the best sources for cruelty-free nursing clogs and sneakers from brands like Crocs and Sketchers.
Best of all, we’ve gathered nursing shoes that combine comfort and affordability while staying downright stylish.
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Ballet
Ballet shoes come in two major types: ballet flats for women or ballet dance shoes.
Ballet flats like Topshop’s ballerina flats can be styled with jeans, leggings, and dresses, but they can get pretty edgy like Asos Design’s studded ballet flats.
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From Nordstrom Rack to Target, vegan ballet flats are easy to locate, but that’s not the case for ballet dance shoes. Most are made from non-vegan leather, but a faux leather version is available on Amazon via our vegan ballet shoe guide.
New Balance
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For some years now, New Balance footwear has been making a comeback. The Boston-based company produces women’s and men’s athletic shoes for running, CrossFit training, and the gym.
If you’ve got to get your hands on a vegan pair (which can be somewhat troublesome to find), we can point you in the right direction with vegan New Balances sneakers from Zappos, Amazon, and Shoes.com.
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Orthopedic
Orthopedic shoes help with a number of ailments, like arthritis and ankle issues. Orthopedic features vary, but they generally include lots of cushioned support, removable insoles, and ample widths to prevent the dreaded squish.
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Leather is a very common ingredient in orthopedic footwear, making vegan orthopedic shoes tough to track down unless you know where to look. Fortunately, Amazon, ShoeMall, and Shoes.com do cater to vegan clientele, as you’ll see in our selection of the comfiest vegan orthopedic shoes.
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Wedding
Elegant, formal, and just as important as the dress and tux, wedding shoes come in more than a few styles, but they’re all designed to shine on the big day.
If you’re the bride-to-be, Zappos and Amazon have plenty of vegan satin and faux leather options from Betsey Johnson and J.Renee in high-heeled sandal and pump varieties. If you’re the groom, some vegan leather oxfords or tasseled loafers are picture-perfect on your wedding day.
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Baby
Fortunately, vegan baby shoes are not only adorable, but they’re also available from plenty of well-known retailers like MoonBaby Organics, Toms, and Cloud Island at Amazon and Target.
Just try not to fall for Cloud Island’s faux fur bunny booties.
Vegan baby shoes can be made from faux leather, faux fur, canvas, or fabric. What type of shoes your little one needs will depend on factors like age and occasion requirements. Did you know they even make vegan baby dress shoes?
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Dansko
Dansko is famous for its clogs—you may already know about them. But did you know that Dankso shoes are not vegan? Well, at least not at the time of this writing.
But don’t worry! Amazon, Zappos, and Shoes.com have come to the rescue. We’ve got casual, dressy, and professional clogs from Crocs, Vangelo, Sketchers, and Rialto to show you, and they’re all vegan. Move over, Dankso!
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Basketball
What makes basketball shoes unique is their combination of flexibility, sturdiness, and support for high jumps, fast turns, and lateral movement. While aesthetics are not insignificant, functionality is key for basketball shoes.
Payless, Shoes.com, Amazon, and Zappos offer vegan basketball shoes from Adidas, Converse, and Nike. You may be surprised at how many styles from the old and new schools are vegan.
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Mary Jane
Mary Janes are truly timeless, with closed, usually rounded toes and straps falling approximately across the bridge of the foot. They’re typically women’s shoes, though they were popular for boys and girls once upon a time.
Leather Mary Janes are common, but vegan leather Mary Janes are far from impossible to find. Brands like T.
The U.K. even offers exclusively vegan Mary Janes—you might love the kitty Mary Janes on our list.
From chunky heel Mary Janes at Zappos and Forever 21 to vintage-inspired flats from Urban Outfitters and Asos, there’s a vegan Mary Jane shoe for you to wear to the office or with an evening dress.
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Luxury
You may think that luxury shoes aren’t necessarily vegan, but there are plenty of gorgeous options from top designers like + Melissa Luxury Shoes and Matt & Nat.
Now, what defines a luxury shoe is not only the price. It should be crafted from high-quality materials, and it will often be cutting-edge in some way like it’s right off the runway after a fashion show. The luxury options we discovered for men and women are a mix of modern and classic looks in anything from sneaker to boot form.
Amazon and Zappos are excellent online retailers for luxury options but don’t forget Shopbop for the occasional vegan buy, too.
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Hemp
Renewable, eco-friendly, and vegan, hemp is a wonderful material for cruelty-free shoes. It’s breathable, too, so you might want to pick up a pair for the summer and head down to the beach.
The cruelty-free hemp shoes we picked out from Amazon and Zappos come in unisex, women’s and men’s espadrilles, sneakers, wedges, and more. There’s even a high-end desert boot from the Italian vegan brand Risorse Future.
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Cycling
You may need cycling shoes for your spin class or for a cross-country tour. What you definitely need in your cruelty-free cycling shoes is some sort of cleat mechanism on the outsoles for attaching to bike pedals and, of course, sturdy yet breathable uppers.
Zappos and Amazon are some of the most dependable places to shop for vegan cycling shoes. Some can get a little costly, but there are plenty of modestly priced cycling shoes, especially in the cruelty-free varieties.
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Bowling
Bowling shoes tend to be made from leather, but the bowling shoes we came across on Amazon and Zappos use cruelty-free leather and take the bowling shoe style to the next level.
There are some killer traditional bowling shoes on our vegan bowling shoe guide that will make you want to watch The Big Lebowski again, but there are ultra-contemporary looks you may not have known existed.
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White Colored
Although most non-athletic white shoes you’ll see are leather, there’s no shortage of fabulous white cruelty-free shoes in faux leather from Asos, Free People, and Matt & Nat.
White cruelty-free shoes can take any form, so we curated a wide selection from Daisy Fuentes cut-out flats for women to men’s Vance Co. oxfords that are sharp enough to wear with your best duds.
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Golf
Like so many athletic shoes, golf shoes are frequently made of leather, but non-leather and faux leather golf shoes in spiked and spikeless types are out there. Spiked golf shoes are your best bet for a solid grip on the ground in damp conditions, but spikeless shoes can be worn anywhere, which has its advantages.
Adidas, New Balance, Nike, and Sketchers are just some of the brands making cruelty-free golf shoes, as you’ll discover on our list. The dapper saddle golf shoes from FootJoy are a must-see.
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Fair Trade
Essentially, fair trade shoes are shoes that have garnered appropriate, livable wages for their production. As human welfare is a priority for fair trade policies, fair trade often goes hand-in-hand with other values like worker safety and maternity as well as paternity leave for employees.
It can be beneficial to your search to track fair trade vegan shoes by brand. Beyond Skin, Ahimsa, and Will’s Vegan Shoes are examples of vegan and fair trade brands you can count on for ethical policies, and luckily, they’re easily found on Amazon.
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Non Slip
Nonslip shoes are essential for many occupations, including those in the healthcare and restaurant industries. Target, Payless, and Amazon are many vegan shoppers’ go-to sources for nonslip shoes as they offer decently priced footwear suitable for work.
Most vegan nonslip shoes are faux leather, which is perfect for many work dress codes. From oxfords to slip-on loafers, we can show you your new pair of nonslip shoes that are 100% cruelty-free.
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