Years ago, vegans often found themselves out of luck when searching for fashionable, comfortable, high quality vegan shoes. Fortunately, there are now a lot of great companies out there producing ethical, beautiful vegan shoes. Check our list of the ten best brands vegan shoe brands out there. Even so, stores like Canadian Footwear also have a great selection of vegan shoes.
1. Merrell
Merrell offers a wide variety of rugged runners, trainers, and sporty sandals for men and women. They’re a great option for men with larger feet as they offer men’s shoes up to size 14. Women’s shoe sizes go up to 11. They are very high quality and feature technology that support and protect the foot while still offering impressive breathability and flexibility.
Price range: $90-$170
2. Jambu
Jambu footwear is a great option for vegan moms and dads looking to outfit their daughters. Jambu offers cute, rugged shoes that will get your little ones around in style and last through typical wear and tear. Better still is they use only 100% recycled, recyclable, and reusable packaging. Jambu outsoles are made from partially recycled and reusable compressed rubber.
Price range: $45 – $65
3. Novacas
The beauty of Novacas is that they’re not just a website that carries a small selection of vegan shoes among other non-vegan shoes, they’re a website that carries ONLY 100% vegan shoes. No hunting around for vegan selections here. This brand specializes in ultra-stylish designs for both men and women that are appropriate for work and play.
Price range: $90 – $210
4. Keen Kids
Keen are yet another producer of well-made vegan shoes. Their kids shoes are great for active little girls and boys. Keen shoes are specially designed with signature toe protection meaning they have wider toe boxes and have extra rubber on the front so little toes can’t get pinched or stubbed. This results in a much more comfortable shoe that conforms with the natural step of the foot.
Price range: $40 – $50
Website: KeenFootwear.com
5. Ethletic
It can be hard to find good-looking vegan sneakers. Ethletic saves the day with 100% vegan, organic, eco-friendly, and Fair Trade sneakers for guys and gals looking to reduce their ecological footprint. Ethletic shoes are made of comfy, breathable cotton and are available in a wide variety of colors and both high top and low top styles.
Price range: $50 – $60
6. Big Buddha
If you’re a vegan gal who loves Steve Madden shoes but wants something animal-friendly, look no further than Big Buddha. This hip company was bought by Steve Madden in February 2010 and the two companies have collaborated to create gorgeous shoes, vegan shoes ever since.
Price range: $50 – $120
Website: eBigBuddha.com
7. Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather
Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather is a fashionable new shoe brand from Paris, that tries to make a difference by producing a vegan shoe which contains no animal “ingredients”. Good Guys cherishes the past, but embraces the future. The brand plays with shapes, styles and looks from older times, but continually explores new materials and production methods. And don’t let their name fool you, Good Guys features looks for men and women.
Price range: $150 – $200
8. Olsen Haus
Olsen Haus offer a huge range of stunning, high-fashion 100% vegan shoes for the luxurious lady in your life. While many of their styles are more suited to evening wear, they do have a few designs that would work well in the office.
Price range: $80 – $400
9. Keep
Keep shoes offer a wide range of stylish, comfortable, and animal-cruelty free sneakers and shoes. They also offer kids styles, clothing, and accessories, all of which are 100% vegan. Keep shoes offer a lot of style for a very reasonable price.
Price range: $45 – $70
Website: KeepCompany.com
10. Olanthe
Perfect for vegan brides and bridesmaids,Olanthe‘s matrimonially minded satin flats and heels hail from the south of France, where they’re crafted in a family-owned factory that has been making shoes for 100 years.
Price range: $60 and up
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