Top Vegan & Cruelty-Free Shoe Brands

PETA and/or Vegan Society Certified Shoe Brands

The following brands are certified as 100% vegan* by either The Vegan Society or by PETA – meaning none of their footwear contains any animal-based materials, ingredients or by-products, right down to the glues (these certifications mean suppliers for these brands have to sign legal statement of assurance forms guaranteeing that no materials or ingredients are of animal origin). In some cases, these brands may also/or be independently certified as vegan by an independent laboratory.

*As PETA-Approved Vegan, and Vegan Society Trademark licensing contracts are canceled and/or started every day, it’s best to check their lists agains this one to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information.

A Perfect Jane (ethically produced, environmentally-focused women’s western-style/cowboy boots)
AERA (ethically produced, ethically vegan, environmentally-focused luxury, cruelty-free women’s footwear)
Afroblonde (Australian-based boots, shoes, sandals, hats and accessories made from up-cycled truck canvas tarps)
Ahimsa (ethically produced men’s and women’s vegan dress shoes, boots and casual shoes)
Alexandra K. (ethically made and highly sustainable women’s shoes and boots. Based in Poland)
Bahatika (ethically produced trendy women’s boots, flats, sneakers with some men’s sneakers)
Beflamboyant (minimalist sneaker brand; sustainable, ethically vegan and fair labour certified)
Bego (Canada-based women’s modern shoes and boots made from plant leather)
Bohempia (ethically produced unisex hemp sneakers and barefoot shoes)
Call it Spring (men’s and women’s sneakers, boots, and sandals with large Canadian mall presence. Based in Montreal, Canada)
CCILU (Japan-based global shoe brand, made from recycled ocean plastic and coffee grounds)
Cynthia King (Brooklyn-based vegan classic ballet slipper brand)
Della Terra Shoes (American gender-inclusive shoe brand, balancing trendy designs and sustainability)
Dominic & Dempsey (highly sustainable American unisex children’s boot brand)
Duuo (men’s, women’s and children’s sneakers and trainers with funky, retro-inspired designs. Based in Barcelona, Spain. Unclear where made)
Eco Vegan Shoes (Dutch men’s and women’s footwear brand, with many certified safety and non-slip options)
Ella & Witt (highly sustainable German brand making trendy sneakers, with some sandals and boots)
Embassy of Bricks & Logs (Small range of fashion-forward, sustainability-minded shoes and boots. Based in Germany)
Empress of Heels (Netherlands-based charitable brand making elegant, highly sustainable heels and pumps)
Empyrean Luxury (India-based brand making bold, edgy shoes and boots at a luxury price point)
Ethletic (Germany-based fair trade, sustainable and charitable brand making unisex skate shoes, canvas sneakers and boots)
Fairma (Poland-based professional and elegant shoes and boots in the feminine and masculine aesthetics)
Freerangers (UK-based men’s and women’s casual shoes, boots and sandals. Made-to-order in England)
Friendship Shoes (UK-based unisex brogue and derby shoes and boots. Made in England)
Fuego (unisex cruelty-free street dance sneakers. Based in Florida, U.S.A.)
Giulia & Romeo (women’s luxury vegan shoes, boots & sneakers. Based in, and made in, Germany)
Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather (women’s, men’s & unisex shoes boots & sandals. Based in France, made in the EU & UK)
grounded people (unisex canvas sneakers highly focused on ethics, the environment, and transparency. Based in Canada)
Gunas (some women’s flats, loafers and sneakers; mostly make women’s and men’s bags. Based in NY, USA)
GURU mtp (women’s shoe brand focused on fair labour and conscious consumerism. Based in France)
Hexa (women’s professional heels, flats and sandals. Based and made in Thailand)
HiGH FEELS (women’s barefoot gladiator sandals, made with fair labour in Spain. Based in Estonia)
holster (women’s, including children’s and some unisex, fashionable shoes and sandals. Charitable brand. Based in Queensland, Australia)
Hot Chocolate Design (women’s Mary Jane-style flats and heels, with funky limited edition themes. Based in Venezuela)
House of Hayla (women’s monochromatic fashionable and elegant footwear. Based in Toronto, Canada)
Humans Are Vain (unisex footwear highly focused on sustainability. Based in Sweden, ethically made in Portugal)
Hylo (men’s and women’s running and training shoes using innovative & plant-based materials. Based in England, made in China)
I WILL RISE (unisex sneakers/skate shoes focused on sustainability, incorporates Ghanian woven cloth. Based in Germany)
Insecta (unisex adult & kids shoes in a variety of styles, primarily made with up-cycled & recycled materials. Made & based in Brazil)
jeane & jax (women’s sandals & casual shoes with a professional aesthetic. Focused on women’s empowerment. Based in Montreal, Canada)
JiiJ (women’s shoes and boots made with apple leather, offering larger sizes. Made in Portugal, headquartered in London, England)
Kallie & Co. (women’s flats & casual shoes made by artisans in Mexico. Incorporate recycled & natural materials. Based in California, USA)
King55 (unisex street-style shoes & boots. Based in and made in Brazil)
Koko (unisex skateboard-style shoes made with eco-friendly materials. Based & made in Spain)
KUMI Sneakers (unisex leather-look sneakers made from sustainable materials. Based in Spain, made in Spain)
LAMODA (fast-fashion women’s alternative shoes and boots. Based in the UK, made in China)
Lapa (women’s shoes, boots, sandals & slippers incorporating eco-friendly materials. Based & made in Brazil, only available in Brazil)
Lemon Jelly (injection-molded women’s & children’s footwear. Made with fair labour in Portugal. Based in Portugal)
Linus (injection-molded unisex “Birkenstock” style sandals using ‘expanded ecological PVC’. Based & made in Brazil)
Love Our Planet (women’s sandals, sneakers & boots made with many sustainable materials. Based in Italy, made in China & Myanmar)
Lovely Attic & Co. (women’s sandals, shoes & boots. Based in California, USA. Unknown as to where made)
LOVJOI (women’s black leather-look boots made with fair labour in Portugal. Based in Germany)
Marzeri Milano (men’s & women’s high-end, elegant dress & casual footwear with bespoke options. Based in Italy)
Matt & Nat (women’s & men’s elegant and minimalist shoes, boots & sandals. Based in Montréal, Canada)
Méduse (ethically made women’s, men’s and children’s sandals, shoes and boots. Based and made in France)
Mercy Made (women’s casual & elegant shoes and booties made with recycled PU. Based in Los Angeles, CA, USA, and made in Mexico)
Minuit Sur Terre (women’s, men’s and children’s footwear made with fair labour and eco-friendly materials. Based in France, made in Portugal)
Mireia Playà (women’s shoes, boots and sandals, incorporating a variety of sustainable materials. Based and made in Spain)
Modzori (women’s reversible shoes, boots and sandals. Based in Pennsylvania, USA, unknown where made)
MoEa (unisex sneakers made with plant-based leather. Based in Paris, France. Made in Portugal)
Momoc (women’s shoes made on-demand using fair labour and mostly sustainable materials. Based and made in Spain)
Munjoi (unisex transformable shoes made with mostly natural materials. Based in Massachusetts, USA, made in Putian, China)
NAE Vegan Shoes (women’s, men’s, and unisex shoes made with fair labour and sustainable materials. Based in Portugal, made in Portugal & Spain)
Native Shoes (men’s, women’s and children’s casual footwear. Mainly made from EVA. Based in Vancouver, Canada. Made in Asia)
New Orchard (women’s and unisex lined “Ugg”-style boots. Made in Italy with fair labour. Based in Zürich, Switzerland)
Newton (men’s & women’s road and trail running, gym, and training shoes. Based in Boulder, CO, USA. Made in Asia)
NOAH (men’s, women’s, unisex & children’s footwear featuring a biodegradable line. Based in Germany, made in Italy)
Noani (unisex leather-look sneakers/skate shoes. Made with sustainable materials and fair labour. Based in Germany, made in Spain)
NOANYMLZ (men’s and women’s leather-look sneakers/skate shoes. Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, made in Portugal)
Nomadic State of Mind (men’s, women’s & kids’ rope sandals. Based in Fayetteville, NC, USA, made in Nicaragua)
No Saints (unisex low-top sneakers featuring eco-friendly materials. Based in Sydney, Australia, made in Portugal)
Nōskin (unisex chunky-soled dress shoes & boots, & cap-toed sneakers. Based in Melbourne, Australia, made in Brazil.)
Nurae (unisex clogs & 2-strap sandals made with fair labour. **Only available in Spain & Portugal**. Based & made in Spain)
O2 Monde (women’s designer shoes, boots, & sandals. Highly focused on sustainability. Based & available in the USA, made in Italy)
PAWJ California (women’s and men’s Uggs-style boots, faux suede and fur slippers and sneakers. Based in California, USA)
People Footwear (women’s, men’s & children’s shoes and sandals made with proprietary material. Based in Colorado, USA)
Puraai (cruelty-free unisex 70’s vintage gum-soled sneakers using eco-friendly materials. Based and made in Italy)
Ration.L (unisex leather-look minimalist sneakers with organic cotton laces and “Eco PU.” Based in Chester, UK. Unknown where made)
RE49 (unisex shoes and boots made from upcycled materials with fair labour. Based and made in Gonars, Italy)
Recykers (men’s and women’s sneakers, slippers, and sandals made from recycled materials, with fair labour. Based and made in Spain)
Risorse Future (women’s and men’s mostly canvas footwear. Made with fair labour in Monte Urano, Italy)
Rungg (women’s leather and suede-look shoes with artisinal embroidery. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, USA)
SAYE (unisex leather-look retro and vintage sneakers, made with plant-based leather. Based in Barcelona, Spain)
Sea Sense Flip Flops (men’s and women’s natural rubber, biodegradable flip-flops. Based in London, England. Made in China)
Selbi (unisex street-style sneakers and boots using recycled materials. Based in Colombia. Made with fair labour in Spain)
SoftSoul (Portugese cork slippers for babies and adults. Based in Vancouver, Canada. Made in Canada and Portugal with fair labour)
Soneha (unisex dress shoes accessible to those with motor function challenges. Based in USA, made in India & Mexico)
Soulyé (women’s footwear made to order with fair labour in Paris, France, using recycled materials. Based in Paris, France)
Supergreen (ethically vegan women’s leather-look footwear made with fair labour in Portugal. Based in Paris, France)
Tantä Rainwear (women’s rubber rain boots. Made in Spain with fair labour. Based in Spain)
TealHouse (women’s and some men’s luxury TealBottom™ footwear using cactus leather. Made in Los Angeles, USA. Based in Kansas City, USA)
Ten Little (infant, toddler, and young children’s shoes using natural rubber. Based in New York, NY, USA. Unknown where made)
Thaely (unisex sneakers made with proprietary ThaelyTex® vegan leather – recycled plastic. Based and made in India)
Thousand Fell (men’s and women’s recyclable leather-look sneakers. Based in New York, USA. Made in Brazil)
Trash Planet (unisex recyclable retro and trendy sneakers. Based in Gloucester, UK. Made with fair labour in Portugal)
Twoobs (children’s and adult’s colourful strapped sandals made with 80% recycled materials. Based in Australia, made in China)
Urbanima (women’s elegant, leather-look heels, shoes, and boots. Based in Valencia, Spain. Made in Spain with fair labor)
V.GAN (women’s and men’s boots, dress shoes, sandals and slippers. Boots and shoes in a leather look. Based in the UK, made in a vegan factory)
VEERAH (women’s heels, pumps, flats, and sandals using eco-friendly materials. Based in New York, USA. Made in Taiwan & China)
Vegan Outfitters (unisex leather-look sneakers made in a WRAP-certified factory. Charitable brand. Based in London, England)
VIKTORIA MOSER (women’s elegant footwear with focus on animal welfare and made with fair labour in Italy. Based in Germany)
Víron (unisex footwear with an industrial look, made with upcycled materials and fair labour in Guimarães, Portugal. Based in Paris, France)
Vyom London (men’s and some women’s classic leather-look dress shoes. Made with fair labour in Italy. Based in London, England)
Will’s Vegan Store (classic men’s and women’s footwear in many styles. Ethically made in Europe, incorporating sustainable materials)
WINQS (fully vegan climate-neutral running shoes made in Asia using recycled and plant-based materials. Based in Berlin, Germany)
Workers Playtime (unisex industrial and somewhat punk leather-look boots and shoes made with fair labour in Europe. Based in London, England)
Yatay (unisex sneakers made with corn-based leather. Based in Milan, Italy. Made in Italy with fair labour. *Parent company Golden Goose not vegan)
YUTA Shoes (women’s footwear made by Greek artisans, sometimes with plant-based leathers & recycled materials)
Zette Shoes (women’s and men’s bold & sophisticated footwear at upper-mid tier prices. Made in Europe & Brazil, based in Australia)
Zori World (women’s bold, sexy, urban chic footwear with inclusive sizing. Based in Delhi, India. Made in India)

Non-Certified but “Likely” Vegan & Cruelty-Free Shoe Brands

Although not certified, the following brands are likely to be vegan (as well as cruelty-free), as they’ve told us directly, or by way of their public-facing materials, that their footwear doesn’t contain any animal derived materials or ingredients, including in the glues.

Pro Tip: Just because a brand isn’t certified, doesn’t mean it isn’t vegan – brands on this list might be actively pursuing certification, or might choose not to for a variety of reasons, such as the costs involved, which can be prohibitive.

8000 Kicks (hemp-based waterproof athleisure shoes for men and women)
Aks (fair-trade certified, environmentally-friendly unisex canvas sneakers. Based in California, USA)
All My Eco (unisex leather-look low-top sneakers. Based and made in Spain)
Allkind (ethically produced women’s luxury vegan heels, boots and trainers)
Arenaria (brightly coloured women’s lace-up/gladiator-style sandals)
Arcas Bear (low environmental impact sneakers, vegan dress shoes and boots with speckled soles)
Astral (highly technical men’s, women’s and children’s wilderness sports shoes, incorporating many eco-friendly materials)
AVRE (California-based charitable brand focused on making highly sustainable casual shoes that empower women)
B_Boheme (highly sustainable, ethically made small run designer women’s shoes)
Ballūta (ethically produced luxury women’s heels, boots, shoes and sandals)
Bamburista (ethically made bamboo-based cap toe canvas sneakers for men and women)
BANGS Shoes (charitable American brand making unisex cap-toed sneakers)
BC Footwear (playful and bold women’s shoes, boots, and flats. Available at many department stores)
BellaStoria (eclectic men’s and women’s shoes and boots, uses fair labour and reasonably sustainable)
Beyond Skin (*Closed in 2022 – women’s shoes, boots & sandals in a variety of styles at mid to high price points. Made in Spain)
Bhava (professional and elegant women’s shoes, boots and sandals, based in New York, USA)
Biankina (sustainably produced, women’s vegan sneakers, espadrilles, and sandals)
BioWorld (artisan made men’s and women’s clog-style boots, shoes and sandals)
Bleed Clothing (sustainably produced men’s and women’s footwear and outerwear)
Bohema (sustainably produced women’s – and some men’s – avant-garde footwear from plant leather)
Boobamara (ethically produced Argentinian men’s, women’s and children’s modern and funky shoes)
Brave Gentleman (ethically produced men’s dress and casual shoes, boots, bags, coats and custom suits)
Butterfly Twists (collaboration-heavy women’s shoes, boots and sandals. Based in London, England)
Carmona Collection (Mexico-based women’s shoes, sandals and boots made from cactus leather)
Cath… Who?! (Germany-based upcycled crawling shoes for infants, toddlers and children, and slippers for adults)
Cayumas (Spain-based Venetian slipper shoes for men and women. Eco-friendly, & handmade in Italy)
Collection & Co. (London-based, Greek made women’s – and some men’s – modern shoes and bags)
Corda (Utah-based brand partnering with underprivileged Ethiopians to make rope sandals)
CRYWOLF (children’s beach sandals & natural rubber rain boots. Based in Aukland, New Zealand. Made in China)
Cult of Coquette (Arizona-based fashion-forward heels, pumps, flats and mules)
Dá Quy (Italian women’s shoes in a variety of styles, ranging from elegant to flashy)
Dogo (charitable Turkish brand making shoes, boots, sandals, slippers , bags and some clothing, with playful designs)
Donnant Donnant (fashion-forward shoe brand from the UK, focused on the female aesthetic)
Easy Walk Experience (international design award-winning Portuguese women’s ballerina flat brand)
elliott Footwear (London-based climate-positive men’s and women’s sneakers/trainers)
Enda (Kenya-based charitable brand making women’s and men’s running shoes. B Corp Certified company)
Estella Verde (Men’s and women’s shoe brand based in Spain, using fair labour & mainly recycled and organic materials)
Ethical Wares (UK-based pioneer in vegan footwear making shoes and boots with fair labour; styles ranging from punk to dress)
Etiko (Australia-based men’s and women’s certified fair trade, eco-friendly canvas sneakers and thong sandals)
FAIR (Portugal-based ethically made men’s and women’s timeless, professional and elegant styles of shoes and boots)
Fairticken (Germany-based men’s and women’s shoes, boots & sandals. Made fairly in Portugal)
Fera Libens (*Out of business as of 2021 – dress shoes in the masculine aesthetic, and flats, sandals and heels in the female aesthetic. Made in Italy)
Flamingos Life (Spain-based retro/vintage unisex sneakers. Highly focused on sustainability & ethically made)
Fugu (unisex Japanese-style shoes and boots, including “Ninja boots”)
Gentleberg (men’s derbies and sneakers in vegan leather and suede. Based in the Netherlands)
Hades Footwear (women’s shoes & boots; makes heavily-adorned alternative designs and styles)
Indosole (men’s, women’s and kids’ sandals, mainly made using recycled & natural materials. Made in Indonesia, based in California, USA.)
Infinite Running (unisex running shoes with replaceable sole modules. Made with fair labour and green energy. Based in Germany)
inov-8 (men’s and women’s technical, running, and training shoes. Graphene-infused soles for grip & durability. Based in England)
Jo Casal (women’s playful & bold shoes, boots & sandals – many models feature pointed toes. Based in Argentina)
Kat Mendenhall (men’s & women’s vegan cowboy & steel-toed boots. Based and made in Texas, USA)
Kave (unisex sneakers with speckled soles. Made with recycled and ‘dead stock’ materials in the Czech Republic)
Komrades (men’s and women’s leather-look & canvas sneakers. Highly sustainable & transparent, made with fair labour. Based in Belgium)
Lane Eight (unisex CrossFit-style gym and training shoes incorporating natural & recycled materials. Based in the USA)
LØCI (men’s and women’s sneakers made with biodegradable and recycled materials. Based in London, UK, made in Portugal)
Love is Mighty (women’s shoes, boots & sandals made by tribal artisans in India. Based in New York, USA)
Loyal Footwear (women’s footwear made-to-order with sustainable materials. Based and made in New Jersey, USA)
Malibu Sandals (men’s and women’s Mexican huarache-inspired sandals and slippers. Based in California, USA. Made in Cambodia)
Melissa & Mini Melissa (women’s and children’s shoes, boots and sandals, made from a proprietary PVC. Based & made in Brazil)
Mink (high-end women’s footwear with made-to-order and custom options. Designed in Los Angeles, made in Tuscany, Italy)
Mohop (women’s clog-style shoes using using locally sourced materials. Based and made in Illinois, USA)
Mumka (unique printed shoes, boots and sandals mainly for women, with men’s and children’s models also. Based in Spain, made in Turkey)
Muroexe (casual unisex shoes, slippers and sandals. Based in Madrid, Spain. Made in Alicante, Spain)
NOKWOL (on-trend men’s and women’s footwear. Based in Hong Kong, unknown where produced)
OESH (primarily women’s medically-developed, ergonomic footwear. Based in VA, USA. Made partially in the USA, partially “overseas”)
Oka-B (women’s ballet flats and flip-flops made with recycled and bio-based materials in Buford, Georgia, USA)
Okabashi (women’s, men’s and children’s casual sandals and footwear made with recycled and bio-based materials in Buford, Georgia, USA)
PEARL iZUMi (women’s and men’s cycling shoes with a lifetime warranty. Based in Colorado, USA. Unknown where made)
Pīferi (women’s luxury footwear made using eco-friendly materials and fair labour. Based in England, made in Italy)
PRIVATO (women’s sneakers, boots, heels, wedges and sandals incorporating sustainable materials. Based in Italy. Made in Puglia, Italy)
PSUDO (men’s and women’s slip-on fit sneakers made from recycled materials. Based and made in Los Angeles, California, USA)
Rens (men’s and women’s athleisure shoes made with some natural and recycled materials. Based in Helsinki, Finland. Unknown where made)
Roni Kantor (women’s bridal and bridesmaids’ shoes, heels, and sandals. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Unknown where made)
SAOLA (women’s and men’s sneakers made with natural and recycled materials. Based in France. Made in Vietnam)
SKYE Footwear (unisex sneaker and sneaker boots incorporating sustainable materials. Based in Vancouver, Canada. Made in Vietnam)
Slowers (women’s and men’s casual boots and shoes made with eco-friendly materials and fair labour. Based and made in Spain)
Stella McCartney (women’s designer footwear, incorporating recycled and innovative materials. Based in London, England. Made in Italy & China)
Sylth Verago (women’s luxury footwear focusing on fair labour and sustainability. Based in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Made in Italy & Portugal)
Sylven New York (women’s luxury vegan footwear focusing on fair labour and sustainability. Based in NY, USA. Made in Italy)
Taygra (unisex street and indoor dance shoes made from recycled materials. Based and made in Brazil)
Teresa Costa Collection (women’s heels and flats. Handmade in Ecuador. Based in New York, NY, USA)
Undo For Tomorrow (men’s and women’s suede-look, skate shoe-style sneakers. Based in Lisbon, Portugal. Made in Brazil)
Vegano Shoes (mostly unisex casual and athletic shoes and boots, favouring up-cycled materials. Based and made in Franca, Brazil)
Vegetarian Shoes (vegan footwear pioneer. Very wide selection that includes steel-toed boots and vegan “Uggs”. Made with fair labour)
Venus is Vegan (women’s unique, modern footwear. Small, tasteful catalogue. Made in Spain with fair labour. Based in the Netherlands)
Vesica Piscis (unisex footwear made with highly sustainable materials and fair labour. Based & made in Elche, Spain)
Vincente Verde (men’s cruelty-free elegant and classic vegan footwear. Made in an all-vegan factory in Franca, Brazil)

“Possibly” Vegan Shoe Brands

The following brands are in sort of a grey area, for a variety of reasons, but largely because they can’t give us a straight answer about what’s in their shoes (usually pertaining to the glues):

Ahinsa (ethically produced men’s and women’s barefoot shoes, boots and sandals designed by physiotherapists. Claims to be “100% vegan”, but have informed us they don’t know what’s in their shoe glue)
Elephantsity (made-to-order printed shoes & boots at a lower-mid price point. Contributes to elephant-specific charities. Claims to be “100% vegan”, but haven’t replied to numerous requests from us as to what’s in their shoe glue)

“Controversial” Vegan Shoe Brands

The following brands are either fully certified, or are likely to be vegan shoe brands, but have a strong element of controversy to their game (which typically includes human rights negligence/abuse in their supply chain, an abundance of environmental destruction, and/or other forms of unfavourable activity).

Kalenji (house running and athletic shoe brand of French sporting goods giant. Kalenji is likely a vegan brand, while Decathlon is not. Decathlon has documented human rights abuses in their supply chain, and over-produces mass amounts of shoes with low-quality, environmentally-harmful materials)

About This List

We gather a list of as many companies as we can, through lists from PETA, bloggers, instagram… wherever we can, and collect them in a big ol’ spreadsheet. We then contact them to ask them a lengthy series of questions regarding their production methods, labour practices, sustainability plans, and of course, the materials they use for their footwear.

P.S. we’re just getting started on this list. We have many, many companies to get through and add! Stay tuned by subscribing to our newsletter via the footer of this page.