Wearing animal skin is out. Cruelty-free fashion is in.
Veganism often gets pinned as a diet. A vegan lifestyle is also the clothes we wear, the products we use on our skin, and the shoes on our feet.
More people are going cruelty-free, and more brands now offer vegan ranges. Footwear has traditionally leaned on leather, fur, hide and wool, but non-animal materials are now easy to find, and a good pair can be hard to tell apart from the leather version.
If you’re unsure what to look for, use this Keep It Vegan shoe guide as a checklist.
Below are vegan shoes for active and adventurous women. We’ve refreshed this list so each pick points to the version that’s sold today.
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Vegan shoes for active women
Fruit sneaker by Blowfish Malibu
Perfect for: the casual traveler
Our old pick, the Latte Spots, has moved on; the closest current version is Blowfish Malibu’s Fruit sneaker. It’s a canvas sneaker with a terry cloth lining and Blowfish’s SuperFoamShock footbed, and the listing says this style is registered with The Vegan Society. Blowfish says its vegan collection covers many, but not all, of its styles, so check that the colorway you pick carries the vegan note.
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Siren Edge 3 by Merrell
This is a shoe for women who live on the edge. The Siren Edge 3 is the current version of Merrell’s Siren Edge hiker: a breathable mesh and TPU upper, a molded nylon arch shank and a Vibram outsole, made for hiking, trail days and outdoor work. Merrell lists it as vegan-friendly.
Perfect for: the adventurous woman
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Donna Hemp Flat Loafer by Sanuk
Sanuk’s laid-back slip-on loafer has a hemp upper, a cotton lining, a soft foam footbed and a rubber outsole with recycled content, according to Sanuk’s current listing. No leather, wool or other animal materials are listed, but Sanuk doesn’t carry a vegan certification on it, so check the materials on the colorway you buy.
Perfect for: casual wear
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Wildflower Encore by JBU by Jambu
Jambu’s Wildflower Mary Jane is now sold as the Wildflower Encore, with floral cutouts, a memory foam footbed and All-Terra traction outsoles. Retailers list its upper as a man-made “vegan” material, but not every Amazon listing spells out the upper, so confirm the materials on your size and color.
Perfect for: traveling
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On-the-GO Flex Captivating by Skechers
The Skechers On-the-GO Flex – Captivating is a slip-on with a vegan leather upper, an Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole and a lightweight ULTRA GO midsole. Skechers lists it as crafted with 100% vegan materials; adhesives aren’t always listed, so check the colorway you buy.
Perfect for: casual travel
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Prio by Xero Shoes
A lightweight barefoot-style shoe with a wide, foot-shaped toe box and a thin, flexible, zero-drop sole. Xero says the standard Prio is made from vegan-friendly materials (a polyester and synthetic mesh upper with a synthetic lining). Xero also says it can’t yet confirm that every small component, like glues and dyes, meets strict vegan standards. Avoid the Prio Leather and Prio Suede versions, which aren’t vegan.
Perfect for: sports and activities
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DynaSoft Nergize Sport v2 by New Balance
Perfect for: active lifestyles
The FuelCore Nergize we picked in 2020 is no longer sold new. Its current version in New Balance’s Nergize line is the DynaSoft Nergize Sport v2, a light cross-trainer with a synthetic and textile upper, a DynaSoft foam midsole and a rubber outsole. New Balance says many of its shoes use finished materials with no animal ingredients, but it can’t always rule out incidental contact with animal byproducts during manufacturing.
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Quick notes before you buy
- Always read the materials list for the exact size and color. “Vegan” on one listing doesn’t guarantee every colorway.
- Amazon stock changes often. If a link shows a different model, don’t assume the substitute is vegan.
- Most brands here label materials, not glues. If that matters to you, look for a Vegan Society or PETA-Approved Vegan mark, or ask the brand.
FAQ
What makes a shoe vegan?
A vegan shoe is made without animal materials like leather, suede, fur, hide or wool. Check the materials list for the exact size and colorway, and prefer styles with a Vegan Society or PETA-Approved Vegan mark when that matters to you.
Are these vegan shoes good for travel?
Yes — this list focuses on active and travel-friendly pairs, from casual canvas sneakers and slip-ons to hikers, barefoot-style trainers and packable booties. Pick the style that matches your trip, then confirm the colorway is still labeled vegan before you buy.
How many vegan shoe picks are in this guide?
Seven: Blowfish Fruit, Merrell Siren Edge 3, Sanuk Donna Hemp, JBU Wildflower Encore, Skechers On-the-GO Flex Captivating, Xero Prio and New Balance DynaSoft Nergize Sport v2.
How do I buy these vegan shoes?
Each pick links to the current Amazon listing. Stock and colorways change often — if Amazon shows a different model, don’t assume the substitute is vegan.
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