If you’re looking for that iconic contrast stitching but without the animal cruelty, there are many options available for women.
From classic Mary Janes to bold knee-high boots, numerous brands are making footwear that embraces the iconic ‘Docs’ signature contrast stitching style.
What’s more, Dr. Martens themselves have joined the movement, expanding their range to include several vegan options for women.
In this curated selection, we showcase the diverse array of Dr. Martens and Dr. Martens-style shoes and boots crafted without animal products, highlighting the abundance of animal-friendly footwear that’s inspired by the timeless appeal of Dr. Martens boots.
19. DR. MARTENS – Vegan 1460 Felix Lace Up Boots
We’re kicking this list off with the iconic Dr. Martens 8-eye 1460 boot – gone vegan.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Dr. Martens has a vegan-friendly line, and their agreement with suppliers is that these models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals.”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide via regional websites. They also have a wide retail presence
18. DR. MARTENS – Vegan Voss Strap Sandals
The signature contrast stitching of Dr. Martens, but on a vegan version of their goodyear-welted Voss sandals.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Dr. Martens has a vegan-friendly line, and their agreement with suppliers is that these models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals.”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide via regional websites. They also have a wide retail presence
17. DR. MARTENS – Women’s Crushed Velvet Lace Up Boots
A textured take on their classic 1460 boot, this version is an 80s revival that features crushed velvet. Available in blue or black.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Dr. Martens has a vegan-friendly line, and their agreement with suppliers is that these models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals.”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide via regional websites. They also have a wide retail presence
16. DR. MARTENS – Faux Fur-Lined Lace Up Boots
A cold-weather version of the classic 1460 boots from Dr. Martens, this model is their first to feature faux fur lining.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Dr. Martens has a vegan-friendly line, and their agreement with suppliers is that these models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals.”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide via regional websites. They also have a wide retail presence
15. DR. MARTENS – Vegan 2976 Felix Chelsea Boots
A slick, fashion-forward look for both men and women, these Chelsea boots are a cruelty-free take on the 2976 – a model that Dr. Martens first debuted in the 70s.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Dr. Martens has a vegan-friendly line, and their agreement with suppliers is that these models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals.”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide via regional websites. They also have a wide retail presence
14. ALTERCORE – 653 Vegan Grey
Our first non-Docs listing, the 653 Vegan Greys from Polish brand Altercore is an industrial style platform combat boot that features a thicker and more defined version of Dr. Martens’s contrast stitching.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- 4 cm sole height
- Thick welt stitching
- Made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not an entirely vegan brand, Altercore has assured us that these boots, and others marked on their site, are free from any and all ‘zoonotic products.’
Where do they ship to?
- Altercore ships internationally via Zibru
13. BEFLAMBOYANT – Coco High Top Vegan Boots
From Spanish brand BeFlamboyant comes a military boot style that’s said to be extremely comfortable and easy to wear.
Being carbon neutral, shipped in zero waste packaging, and made from a variety of low-impact materials such as rice and recycled PET, these boots are also easy on the environment. Available in black and brown.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Environmentally low-impact
- Instant refunds offered
- Hand made in Spain with fair labour
- 5/5 from 8 reviews on the BeFlamboyant website
How vegan are they?
- BeFlamboyant is a PETA-approved brand, which means these boots are guaranteed to be free from animal-derived materials and ingredients (down to the glues!)
Where do they ship to?
- BeFlamboyant offers free worldwide shipping
12. BOHEMA – Chelsea Riot Vegea Leather Boots
From Polish brand Bohema comes the Riot – a chunky Chelsea boot with a slightly raised heel that’s paired with contrast stitching.
Standout features:
- Mid to upper-mid range price point
- 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
11. BELLASTORIA – Dr. Low Derby
These derby-style shoes from Italian brand Bellastoria are customizable down to the smallest detail – from the choice of material to the colour, and even the structure of the sole. A great option for those who want Dr. Marten’s-style shoes in a Brogue, or with fabric instead of synthetic leather.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- Made to order
- Made with fair labour in Italy
- Customizable shoes
How vegan are they?
- Although their PETA-certification has recently lapsed, the Bellastoria team has assured us that their footwear is completely free of animal-derived materials and ingredients.
Where do they ship to?
- Bellastoria ships worldwide
10. GOOD GUYS GO VEGAN – BOBBY Tyrolean Shoes
These workwear-inspired moc toe shoes from French brand Good Guys Go Vegan offer a more understated look in terms of the stitching, since it’s not contrasted.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Charitable brand that donates to animal welfare causes
- Made in Italy with fair labour
- Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 approved shoes
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
9. SARCASTIC RHINO – Vegan for The Animals
These combat-style boots from American brand Sarcastic Rhino feature “Vegan for the Animals” messaging, for those who want to boldly express where they stand.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Supports Mercy for Animals with Every Purchase
How vegan are they?
- The SR team told us that, “Our shoes do not contain any animal-derived products. Everything used is synthetic.” The brand themselves is as vegan as it gets, as they promote animal welfare activism, and support Mercy for Animals with every purchase.
Where do they ship to?
- Sarcastic Rhino offers free worldwide shipping
8. SELBI – Weasly Dry
Made primarily with organic cotton, recycled plastic, and natural rubber, these sneaker boots from Colombian brand Selbi feature natural and recycled materials, and loads of features geared towards comfort.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made in Spain with fair labour
- Ergonomic insoles
- Waterproof
How vegan are they?
- Selbi is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that their products are 100% vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Selbi ships worldwide
7. SOLOVAIR – Navy Rub-Off Vegan Monkey Boot
For those looking for a bolder choice that’s somewhere between a combat boot and a Chukka boot, English brand Solovair brings up these Docs-style Monkey boots.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made in England with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not an entirely vegan brand, these boots are 100% vegan (down to the glues), as they are part of Solovair’s PETA-approved line
Where do they ship to?
- Solovair ships worldwide
6. T.U.K. FOOTWEAR – Black Knee-High Double Decker Boot
For an alt look, American brand T.U.K. footwear brings us these 20-eyelet knee-high platform boots.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Memory foam insoles
How vegan are they?
- While not an entirely vegan brand, these boots are 100% vegan (down to the glues), as they are part of T.U.K.’s PETA-approved line
Where do they ship to?
- T.U.K. Footwear ships worldwide
5. VEGETARIAN SHOES – Airseal Mary Jane
From British brand Vegetarian Shoes comes their own classic Doc-style shoe – the Airseal, which of course features their squishy Airseal soles.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Handcrafted with fair labour in the UK
- Squishy air seal soles
How vegan are they?
- Vegetarian shoes is a pioneer in the vegan footwear space. Despite lacking formal certification, the VS team assures us that “All shoes are vegan.”
Where do they ship to?
- Vegetarian Shoes ships worldwide
4. WORKERS PLAYTIME – Tuatara Derby Shoe
A classic Derby shoe from British brand Workers Playtime, the Tuatara features a translucent sole and contrast stitching.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
- Donates to animal welfare related causes, such as The Hoppy Acre
How vegan are they?
- Workers Playtime is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that their products are 100% vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Workers Playtime ships worldwide
3. ZETTE – Quinn
Australian brand Zette brings us these chunky platform combat boots in a bold cherry red.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Handmade fairly in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
How vegan are they?
- Zette is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that their products are 100% vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Zette ships worldwide
2. FAIRMA – Winter Boots NUUK Black
The versatile NUUK boots from Fairma feature bright yellow contrast stitching, and are insulated to help you stay stylish in the cold.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Poland
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100-certified microfibre
How vegan are they?
- Fairma is a PETA-approved brand, so all of their footwear is 100% vegan-friendly
Where do they ship to?
- Fairma ships worldwide
1. HAWKWELL – Chunky Heel Ankle Chelsea Boot
Lastly, Chinese brand Hawkwell brings us this chunky Chelsea boot, available in black or brown.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
How vegan are they?
- Hawkwell told us that “Yes, our product is completely free of animal-derived materials and ingredients.”
Where do they ship to?
- Hawkwell ships worldwide
Bonus – ECOALKESAN – Bota Break
If you’re looking for the boots that resemble ‘Docs’ but would prefer not to have the contrast stitching, these military-style boots from Spanish brand Ecoalkesan might fit the bill.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Ergonomically designed soles
- Made with Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 class microfibre
How vegan are they?
- While Ecoalkesan used to be a PETA-approved vegan brand, their certification has currently lapsed. However, the brand claims, “Our items are 100% vegan, and do not contain any materials obtained from animals”
Where do they ship to?
- Ecoalkesan ships to Argentina, Bolivia, Belgium, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK, and the USA
So there you have it! Whether you’re looking for vegan Dr. Martens from the brand itself, or simply an option that resembles the iconic look in some way, there are several brands worldwide that have you covered.
Did we miss anything? Please let us know in the comments below!
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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