When it comes to shoe shopping, not everyone considers that their choices can affect the environment and that they can choose sustainable options for their sneakers.

These vegan options for sneakers can be, and often are, more comfortable than their leather or animal skin counterparts.

The choices available have grown in number and quality as well. The newest sneakers made of sustainable materials are top-notch sneakers that rival some of the highest quality mainstream sneakers on the market.

So, which ones are the most excellent vegan sneakers available to us today?

 

Comparison Chart

Sneakers	Available colors	material
Veja Women’s V-10 Vegan Sneakers	4	Faux leather
TOMS Women’s Del Rey Sneaker	5	fabric-and-synthetic
Biankina Capri Vegan Sneakers	4	100% vegan and cruelty-free
Matt & Nat Women’s Hazel Vegan Lace-Up Sneaker	4	Faux leather
Saucony Originals Women’s Jazz Low Pro Vegan Sneaker	10+	Vegan faux leather
Jambu Women’s Jackie Too Vegan Sneaker	1	Vegan faux leather

 

Reviews of The Best Vegan Sneakers

1) Veja Women’s V-10 Vegan Sneakers

These fabulous women’s vegan sneakers are ultra-stylish and very comfortable. They are great companions to any casual outfit and are designed as the classic skater shoe style. Their pebbled faux leather is a breathable fabric that allows for cool, comfortable wear in any weather, and the solid piece rubber sole makes them resistant to water.

These shoes are perfect for any climate and offer just the right amount of venti. Plus, plus they are sealed tightly in all the right places.

These sneakers feature a stylish raised emblem that sets them apart from other similar designs and makes these shoes pop by standing out from the crowd.

Take these trusted brand-name shoes with you on any spring or summer outing because you will be pleased with your choice if you do.

Pros:

• Trusted brand name. A famous Brazilian-made pair of shoes by a popular Brazilian-based company- Veja.
• It is very comfortable, with a removable sole, so you can easily switch it out with your favorite shoe insert and customize the fit to your exact needs.
• Incredibly stylish faux leather shoe resembling the classic Etnies brand skater shoe only improved with a better logo design and a more high-quality shoemaker.

Cons:

• A women’s shoe and not one that is all that gender-neutral. But with the right style to go with them, absolutely anyone can wear these shoes.

3) TOMS Women’s Del Rey Sneaker

These great sneakers are unique-looking designs that you can wear to show off your taste in the best sustainable shoe design and vegan shoe construction technology.

Not only will they compliment any outfit you choose to pair them with, but they can blend in just as well as stand out.

So, while they are not particularly flashy, they have a unique appearance that will have people asking you, “where did you get those shoes?” everywhere you go.

You can then let your friends and family in on the secret of TOMS shoes and can explain to them that with the purchase of these low-top sneakers, or anyone of their other shoe designs, TOMS will match your purchase and pay for a child in need to get a new pair of shoes as well.

So, you can spend your money in a way that matches where your heart is by joining the world-changing and great vegan shoe company as they set out to change the world, one pair of shoes at a time.

Pros:

• A unique design stands out and looks excellent, making these low-top sneakers the perfect addition to any stylish outfit.
• Made entirely with sustainable vegan materials that harm no animals and are environmentally friendly.
• With every shoe purchase from this TOMS brand, they will match your purchase and pay to donate a pair of shoes to a child in need somewhere in the world.

Cons:

• They are reportedly stiff at first and need a tiny bit of breaking in. But, this helps them fit your foot precisely after a couple of wears to fully break them in and shape them to fit your foot perfectly.

 

 

4) Biankina Capri Vegan Sneakers for Women – Original Classic Style Breathable Eco Canvas

These artisan-made shoes come from the heart of Europe and are handcrafted by talented Spaniards who know their way around the shoemaking trade.

The unique process they use to make these shoes means that there are absolutely zero adhesives used in building these shoes.

Instead, the vulcanization process bonds the rubber bottom and canvas top to create a single piece that is so well put together that it will not come apart after years of wear and tear.

Plus, this makes the shoe ultra-flexible, and it will fit any foot form and grip onto any surface.

These fashionable classic Mediterranean style vegan sneakers are made with 100% vegan and sustainable materials, including a natural rubber sole with a cotton canvas upper and midsole.

They feature an elastic insole that allows them to wear as slip-on or lace-ups. The choice is yours.

Finally, the company promises to plant two trees for every pair sold.

So, not only are the vegan materials not a drain on the planet’s resources, they add to those resources by planting new trees with every pair you purchase.

 

Pros:

• A classic Mediterranean style is very fashion conscious and will match many styles and outfits. Everything from a swimsuit to jeans or even a sundress, you will be able to match with these sneakers.
• The unique heat vulcanization bonding process they use to assemble the shoe means that there are absolutely no adhesives or chemicals used to produce these fabulous and fully vegan shoes.
• Handmade in Europe means that there was extra attention put into every detail of every pair of shoes, and they were built to be the most comfortable shoes you have ever worn, durable, and last longer than most shoes.

Cons:

• They are reported to run about half a size smaller than normal. But with a little bit of breaking in, they loosen up, so it is up to you if you want to go with a bigger size and let them be a tiny bit loose or wait for them to break in and have them be just right.

5) Matt & Nat Women’s Hazel Vegan Lace-Up Sneaker

Join Matt & Nat as they venture out from the vegan handbag fashion industry and step into the shoe world with this adorable pair of sneakers.

They have built a reputation of having all Americans make high-quality products with their bags, clutches, backpacks, and purses, so they have a head start regarding vegan textiles and putting together quality products using them.

This shoe design is a throwback to the old lace-up fabric Converse we all have fallen in love with for the last three decades or so.

They feature a wonderfully soft fabric body over a solid rubber sole that offers plenty of support while remaining light on the foot and comfortable.

The canvas textiles used to make the shoe very durable, and it will last longer than the average pair of shoes, even as your next favorite daily worn shoes.

 

Pros:

• Made in the USA by a reputable brand that has established itself as a trustworthy major player in the vegan handbag, purse, clutch, and backpack design and production industry for a long time.
• The trendy design of these shoes is immediately noticeable, and you will recognize them as looking like your last few favorite pairs of shoes you have worn for years.
• The vegan faux leather body with a cushioned insole and rubber bottom all add to a solidly built shoe that was made to last through even the heaviest use and be your favorite daily worn shoes.

Cons:

• Since these are a new endeavor for the Matt & Nat company, there are few reviews of the shoes yet. Although, all preliminary reports say that they live up to the quality the brand represents in the vegan bag fashion industry.

7) Saucony Originals Women’s Jazz Low Pro Vegan Sneaker

Probably our favorite pair of sneakers to make this list, these uber-stylish jazz-style sneakers are stunning and amazingly built vegan shoes by a well-known and established brand.

Supporting these shoes can help trigger a change in the shoe industry’s mainstream designs towards more vegan styles and material choices in the future.

Saucony is a highly regarded shoe company that makes high-end shoes for the everyday person to afford, so changing their minds that vegan shoes are a great way to go could help alter the course of the entire industry.

Plus, these are the most stunning and attractive shoes to make our list of vegan sneakers. The slim-fitting padded canvas body makes these shoes extra comfortable and cozy to wear.

Then, the next-600 triangular rubber grip outsole makes them have some of the best traction you will find in high-end vegan sneakers for an affordable price point.

Saucony hit a home run with these fantastic shoes, and we can only hope to see more like these from them in the future.

Pros:

• Made by a famous and established brand, Saucony means that you can trust these shoes to have a solid construction and to last a long time even if worn daily, which you will want to do with these stylish shoes.
• Made with a high-quality vegan padded canvas body and tough gripping rubber soles. They put together a sleek yet rugged shoe with the best form and function.
• Walk the vegan walk while wearing this shoe, which contains no animal products, by-products, or derivatives.

Cons:

• Only four color options. We wish they made a whole lineup of these awesome sneakers so we could have a pair to perfectly match every one of our favorite outfits.

8) Jambu Women’s Jackie Too Vegan Sneaker

The textiles included in this vegan sneaker design are incredible, from the knit outer shell that allows the shoe to breathe all around to the memory foam footbed that makes these shoes amazingly comfortable.

These beautiful shoes come in two color schemes; we are instant fans of both. Plus, the price point of these incredible sneakers is unmatched by any other vegan sneaker design of the equal build.

They were made to last, and the construction techniques used in the building make them rugged and durable while appearing light and dainty.

So, these shoes are for you if you want the best of both worlds of solid construction and soft appearance.

Pros:

• Made with unique textiles that include a breathable knit outer shell and a memory foam footbed.
• The price point of these shoes is hard to pass by. They are affordable even on the tightest of budgets and make it so anyone can choose to support the vegan fashion trend and help alter the fashion industry’s course towards a more sustainable future.
• Great everyday or workout shoes. They breathe and have a no-tie slip-on design with a cable-lock-Esque tightening feature that allows you to loosen or tighten as needed.

Cons:

• Made a little bit on the narrow side. So, if you have wider feet, it will take a few wears to break them in to fit your footwell. But the wonderful thing is the memory foam footbed remembers your foot’s shape after wearing it a few times and fits as snug as a sock after a while.

Vegan Sneakers Buying Guide

When picking out the perfect pair of vegan sneakers, you must first answer a few questions. The first question is, what kind of sneaker do you want? Maybe you want a low-top lace-up or maybe a medium-high slip-on. Whatever type of shoe you like and whatever style you appreciate, they make a vegan-friendly shoe in that form. You have to look.

Our list covered all the best vegan sneakers, but these same brands and others too make many others. Search for vegan sneakers because they quickly become a subcategory of shoes catching on. If we all start searching for vegan sneakers, in particular, the traffic we create will change the trends of the major companies to bring us more sustainable materials in their next line ups of sneakers.

The next question you need to ask yourself is what color you want? There are many color schemes, and they vary widely from grey with orange accents to blue with white. Whatever you want, they make it. Just look through the different designs in our list above, and you will see how many various color schemes are offered, often of the same design. Your outfits can always match your shoes if you do a little preplanning and choose a base set of colors that you look best in.

If you do not know what colors compliment your features and look the best, then ask some friends or loved ones and get some opinions on your best colors. If you always stick to a basic color scheme, then picking sneakers to match will be easy, and you can pick the matching or complimenting color schemes to go along with these outfits.

A final question you need to ask when shopping for vegan sneakers is what kind of textures you like best. Some vegan sneakers showcase a canvas-based textile for the main body, while others offer a more cotton-based fabric. Each has its pros and cons. For example, the cotton textures provide a more breathable option that can be great for a summer shoe when it’s hot out, and you need the airflow to keep the shoe dry and smelling fresh. On the other hand, the canvas textile offers a much more durable and water-resistant function, making it an excellent option for spring in a wet climate type of shoe.

It is essential to consider these things before picking out which texture is best for your next sneaker, so do you think about what features you need most and when or where you will be wearing these shoes most of the time. Once you plan how you will be using these vegan sneakers, it will be easier to figure out what you need from them and pick out the proper textiles to meet your needs.

Whatever you figure out for the form and function of your next sneakers, there is an option made by one of the brands we have featured above. They are all dedicated to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Many are so conscientious of causing no harm that they extend this grace beyond just animals, offer their human workers fantastic compensation packages, and ensure that conditions in their manufacturing facilities are not harmful to workers’ physical or mental health.

This significant trend deserves all of our support to keep it perpetuating further into the mainstream of shoe production.

Many major shoe companies like Nike or Adidas still utilize cheap sweatshop manufacturing facilities in third-world countries to maximize profits. While many companies we have introduced have gone about their production with a simple concept: to cause no harm to animals or humans.

This is a trend we need to all support to continue the trend and get more big-name brands to take notice and make the change towards vegan sneaker design and manufacturing processes. It all starts with your next pair of shoes.