A growing number of vegan shoe brands are committed to cruelty-free production. These pioneers use various innovative materials such as recycled plastic, organic cotton, and natural latex to create high-quality shoes that are kind to animals, people, and the environment without compromising style, comfort, and functionality.
Enjoy our top picks of the best vegan shoe brands paving the way for a more compassionate and eco-friendly future.
1. Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather
In 2011, French designer Marion Hanania took the plunge and founded Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather. The brand quickly gained a following among vegan fashionistas who appreciate the brand’s commitment to using only cruelty-free materials.
Today, Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather offers a wide range of vegan leather and suede designs and apple leather made from apple waste recovered from the food industry.
The company’s shoes are handmade by family-owned small businesses in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, and Italy that have been crafting shoes for generations.
Good Guys is also committed to using sustainable materials with minimal environmental impact. For example, some of the shoes are made with canvas, natural rubber, and wood sourced from managed forest Stewardship Council forests.
Read our Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather Review
- Product range: Boots, sneakers, sandals, casual
- Gender: Women, men
- Where products are made: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden
- Price range: $116.90 to $258.90
- Ordering: Based in France and ship worldwide
2. NOAH Italian Vegan Shoes
NOAH Italian Vegan Shoes believe shoes should be simple, elegant, and long-lasting. They’ve been handcrafting shoes in Italy since 2009, using primarily natural materials. Their footwear line is made from cotton, rubber, linen, kenaf, natural latex, and their proprietary Micronappa and Microsuede polyester fibers.
So if you’re looking for an ethical shoe brand that won’t disappoint you in terms of quality or style, NOAH is a great option. We’re impressed with their commitment to making beautiful, sustainable shoes; we know you will be too.
Read our Noah Vegan Shoes Review
- Product range: Dressy, business, casual, sandals, boots
- Gender: Women, men, unisex, kids
- Where products are made: Italy
- Price range: €29 to €259
- Ordering: Based in Germany and ship worldwide
3. Ethletic
Ethletic is a vegan footwear company committed to fair and safe working conditions for all workers. Based in Germany, Ethletic has sites in Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka.
For every pair of shoes sold, a portion of the proceeds is donated to the factory’s Workers Welfare Society.
Ethletic offers a range of casual shoes for men and women, including sneakers, trainers, slip-ons, and sandals.
The company’s products are made from organic and FSC-certified materials. Some of our favorite collections include dusty rose slip-ons and skater shoes.
Read our Ethletic shoes review
- Product range: Unisex sneakers, trainers, slip-ons, sandals
- Gender: Women, men, unisex
- Where products are made: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka
- Price range: €59,90 to €109
- Ordering: Based in Germany and ship worldwide
4. Ahimsa
Brazil-based Ahimsa is the world’s first and only 100 percent vegan shoe factory. The company was founded on the belief that it’s possible to manufacture shoes sustainably while respecting all life forms.
Ahimsa’s stunning shoes are beautifully detailed and richly colored, with hues ranging from espresso to cognac. Each pair of shoes comes with the message, “Handmade with love, in Brazil”—a nice touch that reinforces the company’s commitment to producing its products in a way that is both humane and environmentally responsible.
With a wide range of adult shoes, sandals, loafers, dress shoes, slip-ons, boots, and even some unisex options available, Ahimsa has something for everyone.
Read our Ahimsa shoes review
- Product range: Dressy, boots, casual, athletic, sandals
- Gender: Women, men, unisex
- Where products are made: Brazil
- Price range: $99 to $249
- Ordering: Based in Brazil and ship worldwide
5. Beyond Skin
Based in the UK and established in 2001, Beyond Skin is one of the original vegan shoe brands—offering gorgeous ladies’ shoes, boots, and trainers made from faux leather and 100% handmade in Spain.
Not only are their shoes environmentally friendly and cruelty-free – they’re also ultra-stylish and trans-seasonal so that you can wear them all year round.
Whether you’re looking for a new pair of everyday flats or some show-stopping heels for a special occasion, Beyond Skin has the perfect pair of shoes for you.
- Product range: Designer footwear including boots, flats, heels, bridal
- Gender: Women
- Where products are made: Spain
- Price range: £110 to £375
- Ordering: Based in the United Kingdom and ship worldwide
6. NAE Vegan Shoes
NAE is one of the leaders in ethical and sustainable shoes, with a product range that includes shoes and accessories for both women and men.
All their products are vegan, fair-trade, sustainable, and organic, made in Portugal from sustainable materials like Pinatex, organic cotton, cork, and recycled PET.
They have a well-documented long-lasting relationship with their local manufacturer in Portugal, ensuring high-quality products built to last.
We’ve personally worn their shoes for many years and can attest to their comfort, quality, and style.
Read our NAE Vegan Shoes review
- Product range: Sandals, sneakers, flats, heels, boots
- Customers: Women, men, unisex
- Where products are made: Portugal
- Price range: €60 to €154
- Ordering: Based in Portugal and ship worldwide
7. MATT & NAT
MATT & NAT is a vegan shoe brand based in Montreal, Quebec—one of the first vegan fashion companies that came on our radar.
They believe in living beautifully and mindfully, crafting their shoes with synthetic leathers from recycled windshield glass resin, recycled plastic bottles, and cork. The results are cruelty-free shoes that will live in your wardrobe for years to come.
We love the wide range of vegan shoes, from comfortable everyday heels to vegan sneakers you can wear all around town.
Read our full MATT & NAT shoes review
- Product range: Heels, boots, sneakers, sandals
- Customers: Women, men
- Where products are made: China
- Price range: $45 to $175
- Ordering: Based in Canada and ship worldwide
8. Bhava
Bhava is based in New York City and offers a wide range of stylish shoes made from organic and sustainable materials. Their goal is to create beautiful footwear that is also kind to the planet, and they use vegan leather, cork, and organic cotton in all of their products. Bhava’s shoes are also incredibly comfortable, which is essential for the modern woman on the go.
With unique styles and timeless colors, Bhava’s shoes are perfect for any occasion. Plus, knowing that your purchase is helping support a sustainable vegan brand is a bonus!
- Product range: Boots, booties, heels, clogs, sandals, flats
- Customers: Women
- Where products are made: Spain
- Price range: $135 to $345
- Ordering: Based in the United States and ship worldwide
9. Will’s Vegan Store
Since 2013, Will’s Vegan Store has been one of the top brands for vegan footwear. The brand offers classic designs at high quality and competitive prices without cutting corners regarding ethics and sustainability.
All products are PETA-approved vegan, carbon neutral, and packaged without plastics. The footbeds are made from recycled rubber, the uppers used are eco-certified microfibre material, and an innovative faux leather partly made from vegetable oil.
The production takes place in Italy and Portugal under fair working conditions.
Read our Will’s Vegan Shoes Review
- Product range: Boots, sneakers, sandals, heels, dressy, business
- Customers: Women, men, kids
- Where products are made: Italy and Portugal
- Price range: €70 to €196
- Ordering: Based in the United Kingdom and ship worldwide.