Our favourite vegan western boots, from Texas and beyond!
Saddle up, cruelty-free fashionistas, and get ready to embrace animal-free country-inspired fashion.
From ankle to knee-high, and from classic black, white, or chestnut brown, to daring pink and red, these western wonders bring ranch-ready style without compromise.
Made by brands that hail from Texas, sunny California, Australia, Canada, Germany, Portugal, and beyond, these boots are making waves globally, proving that cowgirl boots aren’t limited to the wild west.
So, come with us as we dive into the wild world of vegan cowgirl boots!
Note: We’ve included product rating overviews where we could.
19. PUBLIC DESIRE – Howdy Pointed Toe Cowgirl Boots
From English brand Public Desire comes Howdy – a pointed-toe, mid-calf boot with a 2” heel that’s available in several different colours, including white, pink, red, and black. These boots have an overall rating of 4.9 stars from 18 reviews on the Public Desire website.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- 2” heel height
- Available in several colours
How vegan are they?
- Public Desire was recently certified as a fully vegan brand by PETA, although that certification has lapsed. Public Desire has assured us that all of their products are vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Public Desire ships worldwide
18. WILL’S VEGAN – Western Boots – Mid-Calf
The Women’s Western Boots from Will’s Vegan Store are crafted with Italian vegan leather made from plants using organic bio oil, sourced from Northern European crops in a carbon-neutral process.
Breathable, water-resistant, and adorned with stitching, the uppers feature a soft vegan suede lining. With a 4.5cm (1.8 inch) heel height and cushioning non-crush down insoles made from recycled rubber, these western-style boots blend comfort with conscientious country fashion.
They have a 4.5 star average rating across 16 reviews on the Will’s website.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- Mid-calf height
- Available in Black or Chestnut Brown
- Certified climate-neutral boots
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s Vegan ships worldwide
17. LAZULI – Mystar Bruma
The Mystar Bruma from Portuguese brand Lazuli is a contemporary twist on the classic cowgirl style. It’s a microfibre-based vegan boot that features a 4.5 cm block heel and a pointed toe.
These ankle boots are available in black, brown, or beige.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Partially recycled and cereal-based lining
- Modern, European design
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Lazuli has assured us that these and all of their models since 2020 are free from animal-derived materials, right down to the glues. Beware, they do have some pre-2020 models they are clearing out which contain silk and/or other animal-derived ingredients, so be sure to read the product descriptions.
Where do they ship to?
- Lazuli ships worldwide
16. LAZULI – My Texa Pinatex Vegan Leather Western Boots
A classic design with a touch of flair, the My Texa is a vegan cowgirl-style ankle boot made from Pinatex (pineapple fibres). Available in silver of gold, it features a 4.5 cm heel and a pointed toe.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made from Pinatex
- Modern, European design
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Lazuli has assured us that these and all of their models since 2020 are free from animal-derived materials, right down to the glues. Beware, they do have some pre-2020 models they are clearing out which contain silk and/or other animal-derived ingredients, so be sure to read the product descriptions.
Where do they ship to?
- Lazuli ships worldwide
15. PUBLIC DESIRE – Sheriff Knee-High Boot
Another entry from Public Desire is the Sheriff – a slouchy, fold-over, pointed-toe western knee-high boot with trendy flair.
The Sheriff is available in several colours, such as silver metallic vegan snakeskin, white vegan leather, or black vegan leather.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- 4” heel approximately
- Available in several colours
How vegan are they?
- Public Desire was recently certified as a fully vegan brand by PETA, although that certification has lapsed. Public Desire has assured us that all of their products are vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Public Desire ships worldwide
14. V.GAN – Salsa
Next up is the Salsa, a short western boot from London-based brand V.GAN. Crafted in a vegan-certified factory and PETA-approved, this boot is available in black or brown, and complements both dresses and jeans, making it a stylish and conscientious addition to your wardrobe.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- Ships in recycled packaging
- Made in a vegan-certified factory
How vegan are they?
- V.GAN is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- V.GAN ships worldwide
13. NOIZE – Allegra
From Montréal-based Noize comes the Allegra – a western-inspired modern low boot that’s available in white, or dusty rose vegan python. This boot has a 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews on the Noize website.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- Noize is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Noize ships within North America only
12. MOMOC – Rockstars – Black Mid-Calf
Made on-demand to prevent waste, the Rockstars from Spanish brand MOMOC are black mid-calf cowgirl boots made with recycled and natural materials, such as cotton and recycled vegan suede.
Keeping with the brand’s commitment to low-impact and sustainable production, these boots are made with fair labour close to where the company is located.
These boots have a 5-star rating based on 2 reviews on the MOMOC website.
Standout features:
- Upper mid-range price point
- Made on-demand
- Donates 2% of profits to animal sanctuaries and reforestation initiatives, including Reforestum
- Made with fair artificial labour in Alicante, Spain
How vegan are they?
- MOMOC is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly. Beware though, there is one model on their website, the “Boule de Neige,” which predates their vegan certification, which they obtained in 2020.
Where do they ship to?
- MOMOC ships worldwide
11. GOOD GUYS GO VEGAN – Lucky Cowgirl/Cowboy Boots
From Parisian brand Good Guys Go Vegan (formerly known as “Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather”) comes Lucky. These unisex mid-calf vegan leather boots are available in white or black, and feature pull straps on both sides, a straight shaft, and western-style embroidery.
Fun fact: These are the boots worn by Ryan Gosling’s Ken in the Barbie Movie!
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Charitable brand that donates to animal welfare causes
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Good Guys Go Vegan is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl/cowboy boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Good Guys ships worldwide
10. A PERFECT JANE – Duke – Western Ankle Boots – Black
Based in The Netherlands, A Perfect Jane mostly makes cowgirl and western-style boots. The Duke, a Cowgirl/Chelsea boot hybrid is one of their best-selling models – this boot is made from a host of low-impact/“sustainable” materials, such as cork, natural wood, and apple leather (apple fibres and recycled PET).
Due to their cork insoles and breathable materials, these black boots are said to be quite comfortable.
The brand also donates 1% of every purchase to Melief Animal Sanctuary.
Standout features:
- Mid range price point
- Made from “eco-friendly” (low impact) materials
- Green outsole with plant footprint pattern
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- A Perfect Jane is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- A Perfect Jane ships worldwide
9. A PERFECT JANE – Atlantis – Beige
Another entry from A Perfect Jane, the Atlantis is a funky vegan ankle cowgirl boot made from low-impact materials. Available in beige, this heeled boot is made from plant-based vegan apple leather in combination with natural jute.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made from “eco-friendly” (low impact) materials
- Green outsole with plant footprint pattern
- Heels are 7cm (approximately)
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- A Perfect Jane is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- A Perfect Jane ships worldwide
8. ARCAS BEAR – Boho Boot
The black Boho Boot from California-based Arcas Bear features a low heel, and pull-straps on both sides. With a focus on having low-impact production, Arcas Bear also plants two trees with the purchase of each pair of shoes or boots they sell.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Arcas Bear claims that their products are 100% vegan. They were also previously PETA-approved vegan, although their certification has since lapsed.
Where do they ship to?
- Arcas Bear ships worldwide
7. BC Footwear – Cowpoke
From California-based BC Footwear comes the Cowpoke, a vegan cowgirl ankle boot that features authentic western details like yoke stitching, a stacked heel, and unique side ornamentation.
These affordable boots are available in a variety of colours, such as black, silver/white vegan snakeskin, white, brown, or dark taupe vegan suede.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- 1.75” heel height
How vegan are they?
- BC Footwear used to be PETA-approved vegan, but their certification has lapsed. The company has assured us that no animal-derived ingredients are found in any of their products.
Where do they ship to?
- BC Footwear ships within the US only
6. PRINCESS POLLY – Riley
From Australian/Californian brand Princess Polly comes the Riley – a pointed-toe, knee-high faux croc print boot, available in black or white. The Riley has 4.6 stars out of 41 reviews on the Princess Polly website.
Standout features:
- Affordable Price Point
- Cuban-style heel
How vegan are they?
- These boots (but not all Princess Polly products) are PETA-approved vegan, meaning they’re fully vegan, down to the glues.
Where do they ship to?
- Princess Polly ships worldwide
5. ALEXANDRA K. – East Ankle Boots – Black
Crafted using innovative corn leather biomass fabric from Italy, Alexandra K.’s East Ankle Boots feature a small heel and showcase their commitment to high-quality, low environmental impact production.
Standout features:
- Mid to upper-mid range price point
- Made from corn leather
- Hand made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Alexandra K. is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Ships worldwide
- Available in Alexandra K’s Warsaw showroom
4. GIULIA & ROMEO – Cowboy Boots
From ethically vegan German brand Giulia and Romeo comes the super chic and – said to be quite comfortable – Cowboy Boots. Made from pineapple leather, these luxury boots feature a 10 cm wooden heel.
The materials used for these above-the-ankle booties include soft pineapple leather, a wooden heel, microfiber lining and insole, and a PU outsole. These western-inspired boots are available in white or silver.
Standout features:
- Luxury price point
- Fashion-froward brand
- Made of pineapple leather
- Made in Germany with fair labour
- Brand donates 100% of their profits to animal welfare organizations (not a typo)
How vegan are they?
- Giulia & Romeo is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly. If that weren’t enough, the brand donates 100% of its profits to animal welfare causes
Where do they ship to?
- Giulia & Romeo ships worldwide
3. BOHEMA – Cowboy White Nopal of Desserto
From Polish brand Bohema comes the Cowboy White Nopal of Desserto vegan boots. Hand sewn in Poland and made from cactus leather, these mid-calf boots are a modern and minimalist European take on the Western classics.
Standout features:
- Mid to upper-mid range price point
- 6 cm heel height
- Made of Desserto® cactus leather
- Bomeha plants 2 trees with every pair purchased
- Hand made with fair labour in Poland
How vegan are they?
- While not a certified vegan brand, Bohema assures us that all components of their footwear is 100% vegan.
Where do they ship to?
- Bohema ships worldwide
2. MINUIT SUR TERRE – Centaur Vegan Suede Western Ankle Boots
Minuit Sur Terre is a French brand that prides itself on fusing fashion and environmental consciousness. In keeping with this, their Centaur vegan cowgirl boots are crafted with low-impact cereals and recycled materials.
These ankle boots are available in black, beige, or light brown/tan.
Standout features:
- Mid to upper-mid range price point
- Made with plant-based leathers and recycled synthetic fibers, solvent free
- Made with fair labour in Porto, Portugal
How vegan are they?
- Minuit Sur Terre is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these cowgirl boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly.
Where do they ship to?
- Minuit Sur Terre ships worldwide
1. KAT MENDENHALL – High Times
From vegan activist and designer Kat Mendenhall comes the High Times cowgirl/cowboy boot. Meticulously hand crafted by skilled boot makers on a per-order basis, these 15” knee-high boots are made with proprietary microfiber construction, and promise durability and a polished appearance with minimal maintenance.
Not just for the country, these boots are suitable for both ranch work and urban outings – they blend style and performance for enduring wear. They’re also customizable, coming in a range of fabrics and colours – from rust coloured vegan ostrich to brown vegan suede. You can even customize the shape of the toe box.
The best part of these western boots, is that all of Kat Mendenhall’s profits go to various local animal rescue groups in the Dallas, Texas area.
Standout features:
- Luxury price point
- Customizable (can choose heel height, material texture and colour, toe shape, and stitching colour)
- USA-sourced materials
- Handmade to order with fair labour in Texas, USA
How vegan are they?
- Assured us via email that they’re 100% vegan, down to the glues.
Where do they ship to?
- Kat Mendenhall ships internationally via contacting customer service
That’s it for now! But if you’re wondering why you don’t see anything from famous western boot brands like Ariat, Canada West Boots, Corral, or Laredo, it’s because they’ve informed us that they don’t have any cowgirl boots that are free from animal-derived materials and ingredients. Boo-urns.
If you’d like to help change that, all you have to do is ask them to make vegan offerings.
If enough people ask, they’ll see the market demand is there, and might choose to offer vegan products.
- Ariat support: [email protected]
- Canada West Boots support: [email protected]
- Corral support: [email protected]
- Laredo support: [email protected]
If you reach out to them 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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