Sandal season is officially over.
Old man winter isn’t messing around this time, is he? It’s really cold out. And what’s with all this snow??
As adult men, we can’t just take these conditions on with sneakers. It’s not right. No matter how convenient it is, we need to start refusing to shovel in sneakers after a good ol’ Sunday night dump (of snow).
What we need is proper winter boots for deep cold, and while we’re at it, for deep snow. And if we’re compassionate men, we need them to also be vegan.
I know, I know, finding vegan winter boots can be tricky. But take your slides off – there’s no need for them. We’ve got you covered.
So let’s get into it, here’s our curated list of 7 vegan men’s winter vegan boots for deep cold and snow:
7. SPRING – Bellyard Vegan Winter Boot
From Canadian brand Spring (Call it Spring) comes the Bellyard – a round-toed, leather-look waterproof boot.
While it doesn’t have the coldest rating, or highest leg of the boots on this list, it’s a solid option for those who are looking for a more stylish boot that can also withstand, snow, sleet, and pretty unfriendly temperatures.
Features for cold & snow:
- Waterproof
- Comfort rated down to -20°C / -4°F
How vegan are they?
- Spring as a brand is PETA-approved vegan, so even their glues are free from animal-derived ingredients
Where do they ship to?
- Spring ships internationally via country-specific websites
6. SHOES FOR CREWS – Sentinel Steel Toe Boot
American brand Shoes for Crews has a unique offering to this list – a steel toed and electrical shock-resistant winter work boot.
These 14″ tall insulated work boots give you protection against cold temperatures, water, electrical currents, and random heavy stuff, these boots will keep you going all day long.
Features for cold & snow:
- Waterproof
- SFC slip-resistant outsole
- provides protection at temperatures as low as -20°C / -4°F
- 14” tall
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Shoes for Crews told us that these boots, and any others listed as such on their website, do not use animal-derived materials or ingredients
- Shoes for Crews does not directly list its vegan offerings as such, they have provided us with a list. If looking for other Shoes for Crews footwear, please email them, or us, and we can provide you with more information
Where do they ship to?
- Shoes for Crews ships worldwide via partner websites, or by contacting them to arrange delivery (for certain regions)
5. KAMIK – Canuck
From Canadian brand Kamik comes the aptly named Canuck. Made in Canada for Canadian winters, these affordable vegan winter boots come equipped with an adjustable snow collar and bungee lace lock, ensuring maximum protection against snow and moisture during mandatory winter activities, like shovelling driveways, or making snow angels.
In addition, the waterproof bottoms ensure dry feet, and the lightweight outsoles provide superior traction for added confidence in winter conditions.
Features for cold & snow:
- Comfort rated to -40°C / -40°F
- Waterproof
- SNOWBOB outsole provides grip in snowy conditions
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Kamik told us that any of their vegan models “do not contain any animal by-product in the glues, dyes or any other materials.”
- You can find other vegan boots on the Kamik website by simply typing “vegan,” but sure to read the product descriptions carefully
Where do they ship to?
- Kamik ships within North America and Europe via regional websites
4. BAFFIN – Escalate X
Up next is the Escalate X from Canadian winter boot company Baffin. The Escalate X is a featherlight vegan winter boot that offers comfort and safety on icy, snow-covered terrains.
Ideal for moderate to high levels of activity, this boot provides versatile, easy-pack options, and is equipped with top-of-the-line, proprietary slip-resistant technology, ensuring confident, mountain goat-like strides in winter conditions.
Features for cold & snow:
- “Tundra Rated” (-40ºC / -40ºF), which has been rigorously tested by Baffin by using them in real-world situations, including during expeditions, and at various job sites all over the world
- Slip-resistant
- Waterproof
- Many technical features for warmth and dryness
How vegan are they?
- Although not a fully vegan brand, Baffin has assured us that these and any other footwear marked “vegan” within the product’s description on their website is free from animal-derived materials and ingredients
- To find other vegan boots on the Baffin website, simply type “vegan” and be sure to read the product descriptions of the results carefully
Where do they ship to?
- Baffin ships within Canada and the Unites States
3. BAFFIN – Snostorm
Baffin’s next entry onto our list is possibly the ultimate high-performance vegan winter sport-boot. Tested in extreme conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic by Baffin ambassadors during marathons and ultramarathons, Snostorm offers unparalleled outdoor recreation in deep cold and snow-covered frozen terrain.
Snostorm is also engineered with a specialized tendon guard and ledge for seamless snowshoe binding compatibility. When it comes to outdoor winter recreation, this boot doesn’t mess around.
Features for cold & snow:
- “Tundra Rated” (-40ºC / -40ºF), which has been rigorously tested by Baffin by using them in real-world situations, including during expeditions, and at various job sites all over the world
- Snowshoe compatible
- Waterproof
- Many technical features for warmth and dryness
How vegan are they?
- Although not a fully vegan brand, Baffin has assured us that these and any other footwear marked “vegan” within the product’s description on their website is free from animal-derived materials and ingredients
- To find other vegan boots on the Baffin website, simply type “vegan” and be sure to read the product descriptions of the results carefully
Where do they ship to?
- Baffin ships within Canada and the Unites States
2. BOGS – Workman 17″
From Portland, Oregon-based Bogs comes the Workman 17” vegan winter boot. A lightweight but tough but according to Bogs, this boot is loaded with technical features to keep you warm and dry, in even the harshest conditions that planet Earth (and possibly even Mars) has to offer – these bad boys are comfort rated to -72ºF/-60ºC.
Features for cold & snow:
- 100% waterproof
- Comfort rated to -60ºC / -72ºF
- BioGrip slip resistant outsole
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Bogs has confirmed with their design team and told us that a boot (such as this one) is listed as vegan on their website, that does include all materials such as glues/dyes.”
- Bogs does not directly list its vegan offerings as such, they have provided us with a list. If looking for other Bogs boots, please email them, or us, and we can provide you with more information.
Where do they ship to?
- Bogs ships internationally via regional websites
1. KAMIK – Cody XT
Minus 60 is cold and all, but minus 74 is colder… Taking our top spot are Kamik’s made-in-Canada Cody XT boots – their most protective men’s winter boots yet.
Featuring vegan-friendly materials and Zylex® insulation for exceptional warmth, they’re perfect for extended snowmobiling adventures, or wildlife observation and photography.
The waterproof bottoms are ideal for fending off snow and slush, while their deep, self-cleaning treads for stability in snowy conditions.
Old man winter, you’ve met your match.
Features for cold & snow:
- Comfort rated to -74°C / -101.2°F
- Waterproof
- NiteRays reflective technology
- Many technical anti-slip, warm, and dryness attributes
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Kamik told us that any of their vegan models “do not contain any animal by-product in the glues, dyes or any other materials.”
- You can find other vegan boots on the Kamik website by simply typing “vegan,” but sure to read the product descriptions carefully
Where do they ship to?
- Kamik ships within North America and Europe via regional websites.
That’s it for this year! Have we missed anything? If so, please let us know!
Oh – one more thing, if you’re wondering why you don’t see anything from the famous winter brands like Sorel or Canada Goose, it’s because they’ve informed us that they don’t have any winter boots (or footwear at all) that is free from animal-derived materials and ingredients.
If you’d like to help change that, all you have to do is ask them.
If enough people ask, they’ll see the market demand is there, and might choose to offer vegan products to avoid losing out on sales.
Sorel Customer Support Portal: https://sorel-can.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
Canada Goose Support email: [email protected]
If you reach out and they reply, please let us know what they say!
Tim is the Founder of Get it Vegan. A vegan for nearly 10 years, he spends his days learning about veganism and animal welfare issues. He enjoys finding vegan-friendly items and saying, "Look, this is vegan!!" to anyone who will listen.
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