I don’t normally like gladiator sandals. Actually, I hate them. I also don’t usually like most of Neu Aura’s shoes, even though they are an ethical, vegan company. Just not my style. Nothing personal.
Still, these two toned vegan gladiator sandals look quite smart. If you wanted to wear sandals and still look presentable and maybe even business-like (depending on the nature of your business – these are flat, after all) then you could easily get away with taking these along.
You can get them from Fashion Conscience.
It’s hard to find professional dance shoes that are vegan, because even if the upper is made out of a vegan material, the soles are often made of suede to make turning and sliding easier. I’ve written before about vegan swing dance shoes but here’s one for you lovers of ballroom and latin (tango, salsa, etc.). They are provided by Ethical Wears, a vegan shoe company from Wales, UK. While I love the way Ethical Wear do business, I must admit I’m not always a fan of their shoe styles. These, however, look very much like the usual type of dance shoes you’re likely to see on the dance floor. They might not be the most unusually gorgeous around, but they are perfectly sweet and are designed specifically for dancing.
It’s worth noting that if you can’t get a hold of a proper vegan dance shoe or can’t afford this one, you can usually get by with cheap mass-produced vegan shoes. Their soles are usually not very grippy, which can be good for
the dancefloor. I have a pair of cheap vegan heels I wear to my dance classes and I always get women coming up to me and asking me where I got them from, thinking they are pro dance shoes!
Ethical Wears also do a practice shoe for women and two styles in vegan dance shoes for men. You can get all these from the Ethical Wears site.
These classic and rustic vegan men’s boots by Green Shoes will likely last you a lifetime.
They are handmade in the UK by people who love their job and, while not exactly cheap, can be resoled from now to eternity are are designed to be comfortable and hard wearing.
I’ve tagged them with bohemian and hippie, as Green Shoes do have a very earthy, eco appeal.
However, I reckon these boots are classic enough to appeal to the more urban gentleman as well.
Great if you’re the sort of person who wants a decent, manly pair of boots that exists outside of changing fashion trends and will last you for years and years so you don’t have to go shopping for another.
They come in a range of vegan colours.
You can get them off the Green Shoes site.
Here are Airseal’s vegan safety work boots from Vegetarian Shoes. These are unisex, sturdy safety wear boots with steel toes, a padded collar and strong construction. They are made from really tough vegan materials that wear and age like leather.
These boots are tested and approved for site work. They’re also about as waterproof you can get short of wearing wellies, so can be used for hiking as well.
All in all, these are tough, well-made shoes that could come in really handy if you’re vegetarian or vegan but need proper safety work boots for your job.
You can get them from the Vegetarian Shoes site.
In this blog, I usually try to stay away from the more obvious types of vegan shoes and concentrate on more instantly fashionable shoes, as I think that’s the type of vegan shoes people often struggle to find.
These 100% recycled vegan hiking boots fall more into the traditional vegan shoe category – sort of chunky, sensible and earthy, while being ethical and eco-friendly as well but not exactly suitable for a night on the town. I’m not sure these are quite the same as proper, professional hiking boots, but they look perfectly light, comfortable and sturdy for the job.
I thought I’d mention them, though, as I recently came across them online and I like to support businesses that care about people, animals and the environment.
As far as this type of walking boot is concerned, these do stand out and look interestingly unusual. Wear them in the right circles and you’ll get quite a few comments, I’m sure.
I like the recycling logo and the artificial leather detailing. The website tells you exactly what they’re made of and it’s pretty fascinating!
You can get these from the Jade Planet website.
I love hearing about small, ethical shoe companies so I’m really happy to feature these Desert boots by Guat Shoes from Sheffield. They manage to be at once both pretty smart-casual and respectable, yet quite bohemian / hippie as well. Excellent.
My friend John owns a pair of these and told me about these people, who make all their shoes by hand, sourcing local materials whenever possible. The shoes are apparently really comfortable and hard wearing and can be resoled, meaning you get really good value for money. The vegan versions are made out of lorica, which is about as tough as you can get for non-leather.
They make shoes and boots for both men and women (there’s also a desert boot version for the girls). I must say they have some real funky looking boots and things. It’s just a shame their “Guat originals” don’t come in faux leather, cause they’re totally wicked.
You can get the shoes from the Guat Shoes website.
Summer isn’t over yet, so if you’re still looking for a smartish pair of vegan sandals you could do worse than checking out this style by ethical vegan shoe company Novacas.
They are pretty generic so would go with any look you want to throw at them and while pretty flat, actually have a tiny but chic heel that looks quite flattering while still being close enough to flat to be comfortable.
You can get them from the Mooshoes website.
These white vegan creepers from Vegetarian Shoes are being discontinued, so this is your last chance to get a pair. The black version only has one size left but there are still a few sizes left in this white version.
These are European sizes and there are sizes in stock for both men and women, although they are running out fast, it seems.
If you’re into this retro look, you’ll know how hard it is to find well made shoes from this style that will last you years. Well, these are it. Vegetarian Shoes make them to last.
You can get them from the Vegetarian Shoes website.
I sometimes have mixed feelings about Simple Shoes, as they do use a lot of leather and suede in their shoes, but are waving the eco flag quite strongly. Still, these 100% vegan shoes are guaranteed to have absolutely no animal products inside, so make a good choice for a canvas trainer if you want to be sure you’re being absolutely animal free.
They’re also pretty cool-looking and are apparently very well made and comfortable. They’re also eco-friendly and ethical. The rubber parts are recycled and will biodegrade.
You can get them directly from Simple Shoes.
These funky vegan wedges from Beyond Skin are fun, stylish and… half price! They’re made of cotton / canvas material and so are very summery and light.
They come in a few colours, I very much like the black and white combination, because it’s pretty eternal. You could use them to spice up a simple outfit or fit in with a posh one.
They are handmade in Spain at an ethically sound factory, which is always good to hear.
You can get them from Beyond Skin.
Check out these hot and stylish vegan designer shoes from Olsenhaus! These guys are known as being favourites for all kinds of ethical celebs, so don’t be surprised if you see these parading on a red carpet somewhere. Of course, fake comes with a price and the price, in this case, ain’t cheap.
what can I say? If you can afford them and love your shoes, you will spend the $250 and get yourself a pair. Personally, if I were going to spend that much cash on a shoe I’d get their vegan recycled TV wedges, but if you’re looking for something for the ambassador’s reception then these are the ones.
You can get them from the Olsenhaus website, though you need to email them to buy.
These hand made vegan bohemian / hippie sandals are so very sexy!!
I love the ankle tie that’s apparently made out of vintage sari material (silk free).
Check out the picture of them being worn on the site to see the full effect of how totally lush they look when on actual feet.
I found these on the Neon Collective site, a very fab vegan boutique.
As you’re reading this, I am actually in Berlin for a wedding. I have arranged for this post to come up with these fine and lovely bridal heels from Beyond Skin, before I most likely disappear off for the weekend. Aren’t they gorgeous?
Weddings must be the type of occasion when it’s hard to find decent vegan shoes to go with your dress, so it’s good to know Beyond Skin are doing a whole bridal range with a bunch of different styles to suit just about everything. The shoes are well made and the company is eco-friendly and ethical.
Take a look at the Beyond Skin site.
These lovely, earthy sandals from eco UK shoemakers, Green Shoes, are just so cute! I love the blue and pink colour combo but apparently you can order them in single colour or different colour combinations too. The circle T-bar is different and funky and the design is pretty timeless.
Green shoes are highly ethical and eco-friendly. Their shoes are all handmade and while not cheap, are extremely well made and they do lifetime repairs very cheaply, meaning you could keep the shoes more or less forever.
You can get these at the Green Shoes website.
When I have a slow day finding hot vegan shoes in unexpected places, I turn to the usual suspects, in this case, Vegetarian Shoes.
Here’s a new pair from their range – a classic and feminine brogue shoe in very versatile black.
They do some brogue patterned shoes for men as well, which can be handy if you’re a bloke.
Otherwise, I think these lady version shoes are going to answer a few prayers around here, including some of my own. Brogues are a stable of the retro scene but all the cool designers use leather and the cheap knockoffs are usually very poorly made.
You can get these from Vegeatarian Shoes.
