Vegan Guide to Leather Alternatives 2020 Edition

From The Vegetarian Resource Group

INTRODUCTION

On many occasions, after turning down a hot dog or hamburger at a summer barbecue and explaining that you’re vegetarian, the next question you might be asked (if wearing leather-like sandals) is, “Then why are you wearing leather?” You’ll answer that the sandals are made from synthetic materials that look like leather, and this usually pacifies the inquisitors. They do ask a valid question though. If you are choosing a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons, “How can you stop eating animals, but continue to wear them?” Like a vegetarian diet, people often choose to “quit leather” at different stages.

Since cowhide is the most common animal hide used, links to the meat industry are undeniable. According to the Leather Industries of America, the leather Industry’s trade association, very few animals are raised specifically for their hides. But cows are just one of the animals whose skins are used for shoes, wallets, coats, belts, clothing, and accessories. Other animals can be pigs, deer, horse, and sheep. Some articles are even made from “exotic” animal skins ranging from alligator and lizard to sealskin and snakeskin.

You may ask, “Well what should I do with all the leather I have?” Again, just as some people go vegetarian overnight and others do it slowly, the same goes for leather. Some people gradually replace worn out leather items with non-leather alternatives. Others donate their leather goods to charities. Many throw the stuff away, and although you might prefer that no one wear animal hides (besides the animals), most leather is not biodegradeable due to the tanning process, so a charity might be the best bet. The damage already done can’t be reversed.

That brings up the question of which causes less damage to the environment — petroleum-based synthetic leathers or leather treated with multiple chemicals? While petroleum-based products often cause pollution from manufacturing and its waste, leather manufacturers are still dealing with problems caused by the use of chemicals for tanning. Either alternative leads to some environmental damage, but while you’re supporting the exploitation of animals by purchasing leather, choosing leather alternatives will at least help alleviate some cruelty to animals.

Maybe we should also ask ourselves if leather- and fur-like materials are always the best choice. Do these materials give the impression that leather and fur are socially and ethically acceptable? Why not go with some other materials such as hemp, cotton, synthetic fibers, or recycled rubber when possible? On the other hand it can be argued that by using leather and fur alternatives we can show others a way of wearing clothes with the look they like that doesn’t require the exploitation of animals for it.

For this update we have been able to add vegan cowboy boots. We also found vegan “leather” outdoor roller skates.

When choosing a non-leather company, one should also consider the company’s reasons for carrying non-leather goods. Although we are pleased that more and more companies offer non-leather items, most large manufacturers and retailers who carry both leather and non-leather offer the non-leather goods primarily for economic reasons. It is cheaper to manufacture non-leather goods, and as a result they often cost less. Note that many of these companies sell mainly leather items. Still, by supporting the vegan articles these companies distribute, a clear statement can be made in favor of alternative products. Maybe this will encourage companies to produce more synthetic products, even if their reasons for this decision are not necessarily ethical.

The vegan mail-order companies, on the other hand, take a particular interest in avoiding animal and Earth exploitation through the products they offer. Many of these companies employ Earth-friendly manufacturing and working conditions. We believe that it is important to support these companies.

To make your selection of non-leather goods as effortless as possible, the companies listed are separated into categories. The Vegan Mail-Order or Stores section indexes companies that sell only vegan products. The Catalogs, Companies, and Stores section lists companies that sell or manufacture both leather-free and leather goods, so check these carefully to make sure what you’re buying is non-leather. The remaining sections of this guide list specific styles of shoes (athletic, dress, etc.) and the companies who make them or the stores/catalogs that carry them.

We often depend on company statements for product information. It is impossible to be 100% sure about a statement, information changes, people have different views, and mistakes can be made. Please use your own best judgment about whether a product is suitable for you. To be sure, do further research or confirmation on your own.

VEGAN MAIL-ORDER OR STORES

The following companies sell only animal-free products.

7 A.M.
(212) 302-0888
Website: www.7amenfant.com/
Baby booties, variety of adult bags, backpacks, and more.
Aera
Website: aeranewyork.com
Men's and women's shoes, boots, and more made in Italy.
Alexandra K
Warsaw, Poland
Website: www.alexandrak.co
Vegan online store offering handbags for women and men.
Angela and Roi

(617) 650-7222
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.angelaroi.com
Offers stylish handbags, totes, and backpacks in many colors.
Arsayo
Website: arsayo.com
French company offering unisex backpack in three colors.
Artisan Gear
PO Box 205, Gold Hill, OR 97525
(888) 499-4367 or (541) 855-5468
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.artisangear.com
Artisan Gear produces a line of classic/casual bags and accessories (watch bands, toiletry bags, etc.) from hemp canvass. You can order their bags online or visit their website to find stores selling their bags.
Avesu
Website: www.avesuveganshoes.com
German company offering shoes, sandals, boots, and more for men and women. They also have bags, belts, back packs, and wallets.
Bahatika
Website: www.bahatika.com
Find a variety of women's shoes, boots, and sandals from Germany.
BC Footwear
Website: www.bcfootwear.com
Find a variety of women's shoes, boots, and sandals.
Beyond Skin
59 Lansdowne Place, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1FL
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.beyondskin.co.uk
Here you’ll find stylish shoes handmade in England.
Bhava Studio
Website: www.bhavastudio.com
Find a variety of women's shoes, boots, sandals, belts, and more.
BioWorld
Website: www.bioveganos.com/c182144-mujer.html
Stylish shoes made in Spain.
Black Sage Supply
Website: www.blacksagesupply.com
Heavy duty utilitarian items such as aprons, totes, tool belt tool roll, and more.
Blowfish Shoes
(877) 725-6934
Website: www.blowfishshoes.com
Shoes, boots, and sandals for women and kids.
Bourgeois Boheme
Unit 22, Acklam Workspace, 10 Acklam Road, London, England W10 5QZ
Tel: 011-44-20-8045-4338
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bboheme.com
This vegan boutique offers unique women’s and men’s footwear. You can also order online.
Brave Gentle Man
367 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website: www.bravegentleman.com
Shoes, boots and belts for men, plus more.
Bungalow 360
Website: www.bungalow360.com
Totes, wallets, messenger bags, plus more.
By Blanch
Website: www.byblanch.com/en
Women's sandals, shoes, and low-cut boots.
Calico Dragon
(941) 928-3121
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.calicodragonbags.com
Purses, clutches, handbags, wallets, and more.
Call it Spring
(866) 225-2992
Website: www.callitspring.com/us/en_US
Shoes for men and women, as well as bags, wallets, men's belts, and more.
CannaRiff Guitar Straps
Website: www.cannariffstrap.com
Online site offering guitar straps made from hemp.
Charmone Shoes
8 Commonwealth Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 809-6277
Website: www.charmone.com
Charmone’s mission is to produce shoes that are sustainable and cruelty-free. Offers open and closed toe shoes, sandals, and boots for women.
Clamfeet
Los Angeles, CA

Website: www.clamfeet.com
This online site specializes in adorable organic shoes for babies, toddlers, and kids.
Collection & Co.
Ground floor, Broadmead Gallery, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3XB United Kingdom
Website: www.collectionandco.co.uk
This Bristol storefront offers a wide variety of shoes, sandals, sneakers, and boots.
Corkor
Rua dos Operários - Sete Portai, Edificio Bulis Letra O R/C, 2830-237 Barreiro, Portugal
+351 210845291
Website: www.corkor.com
This online site specializes in environmentally friendly bags, wallets, and belts made out of cork for men and women.
Couch
2502 N. Palm Dr., Ste. 1, Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 595-6965
Website: www.couchguitarstraps.com
This online site specializes in vegan guitar straps. They also sell camera straps, wallets, and belts.
Cykochik
Website: www.custom-handbags.com
Find a wide variety of uniquely designed vegan bags.
Delikate Rayne
Website: www.delikaterayne.com
Find a wide variety of uniquely designed clothing made with vegan leather including shorts, skirts, and more.
Della
Website: www.dellala.com
Online company offers vegan bags made in Ghana including hobo bags, iPad and Macbook cases, and travel bags.
Deux Lux
Website: www.deuxlux.com
They offer a wide variety of handbags, wallets, and more.
Dogo
Website: www.dogostore.com/
Turkish designed vegan shoes sold online. For women, there are ballet flats, laceups, sneakers, and high heels, all with coordinating bags including clutches, shoulder bags and backpacks. Men’s and kids’ styles include a range of fun sneakers and boots.
Doshi
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.doshi.shop
Doshi provides smart, fashionable and quality vegan bags and accessories to socially conscious professionals and fashionistas.
Drizzle + Shine
102 15th Ave East, Seattle, WA 98112
Website: www.drizzleandshine.com
This eco-friendly shop offers shoes, bags, and much more for men and women.
The Ethical Man
Website: www.theethicalman.com/shop.html
Online store offering wallets, belts, and more.
Ethical Wares
Caegwyn, Temple Bar, Felinfach, Ceredigion,
SA48 7SA, Wales, United Kingdom
Tel: 011-44-1570 471155; Fax: 011-44-1570 471166
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ethicalwares.com
This company sells shoes and belts. Shoe styles include hiking boots, steel-toe safety boots, dress shoes, etc.
Ethique Nouveau
317 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, MN 5541
(612) 822-6161
Website: www.ethiquenouveau.com
Vegan store offering bags, wallets, belts, and more.
Fabric Horse
1737 East Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 995-1026
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fabrichorse.com
Store and online store offering bags, belts, wallets, and more.
Fabulous Furs
25 West Robbins St., Covington, KY 41011
(800) 848-4650 or (859) 291-3300
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fabulousfurs.com
This mail-order company offers a wide variety of fake fur, leather, and wool products such as coats, jackets, vests, hats, handbags, pillows, and ear muffs.
Faux Moccs
Website: www.fauxmoccs.com
Find children's size moccasins made from vegan suede.
Freerangers
87 Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne & Wear, England
NE17 7HZ; Tel. 011-44-1207 565-957
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.freerangers.co.uk
Online store offering made-to-order handcrafted shoes, bags, belts, wallets, and more.
Gosbags
Website: gosbags.com
Online store offering backpack and crossbody purses, as well as tote bags.
Good Guys Don't Wear Leather
Website: goodguysdontwearleather.com
Online store offering unique unisex shoes designed in Paris and made in Portugal including derby shoes, desert boots, and cowboy boots.
Grape Cat
PO Box 72, Pipersville, PA 18947
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.grapecat.com
Offers purses, men’s and women’s wallets, and more.
Green Banana Paper
Website: greenbananapaper.com
They produce wallets made out of banana leaves.
Green Laces
Website: greenlaces.se/products/skor
Shop in Stockholm, Sweden and online store offering shoes, boots, sandals, and more.
Gunas
4630 Center Blvd., Ste. 1005, Long Island City, NY 11109
(917) 544-9454
Website: www.gunasthebrand.com
Website offering all types of bags for men and women.
Hemp Guitar Straps
Website: www.cannariffstrap.com
Online site offering guitar straps made from hemp.
Herbivore Clothing
1211 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214
(503) 281-TOFU
Email:
Website: www.herbivoreclothing.com
Store and online site offering wallets, purses, belts, etc.
Holster Australia
Website: www.holsterfashion.com
Online site offering shoes for women and children.
House of Cork
Website: www.houseofcorkny.com
Online site offering handbags made from cork.
The Imperative
1332 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON Canada M6K 1L4
(416) 833-6154
Website: www.veganimperative.com
Vegan store filled with//footwear, bags, clothing, etc.
Insecta
Website: www.insectashoes.com
Brazilian online site offering unisex shoes and sandals.
James & Company
PO Box 449, Haberfield NSW 2045 Australia
Email: [email protected]
Website: jamesandcovegan.net
Vegan online shop selling faux leather jackets and bags.
Jeane & Jax
(514) 875-5225
Email: [email protected]
Website: jeaneandjax.com
Located in Montreal, Quebec Canada they offer wallets and a wide variety of bags for men and women.
JuJu
Website: thejujustudio.com
Company offering unique hand-embroidered shoes from India.
K. Carroll
2285 N. Opdyke Road, Ste. C, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 364-2740
Website: k-carroll.com
Find handbags, wallets, and accessories such as cell phone cases and passport covers.
Kat Mendenhall Boots
1914 Skillman, Ste. 110-182, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 209-9022
Website: www.katmendenhall.com
Stylish vegan cowboy boots and belts for men and women.
Keep
523 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 829-1010
Website: www.keepcompany.com
Storefront and online company offering creative sneakers for adults and children.
LaBante London
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.labante.com
British online company offering women’s bags and wallets for men and women.
Livin' the MAD Life
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.livinthemadlife.com
Offers uniquely designed high-end purses.
Love Sofie
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.facebook.com/sofiebly
Swedish online shop selling women's shoes.
Mattandnat.com
(888) 586-2636
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mattandnat.com
Unique bags including wallets, shoulder bags, laptop carriers, briefcases, overnighters, and totes.
Mechaly
(213) 347-4996
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mechaly.com
Online site offering handbags, wallet, hats, and more.
Melie Bianco
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.meliebianco.com
Online site offering handbags.
Jill Milan
(650) 654-7381 ext. 103
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jillmilan.com
Find a wide variety of handmade luxury Italian bags.
Ministry of Tomorrow
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ministryoftomorrow.com
Online site offering luxury unisex bags from Nairobi.
Mink
550 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291
(800) 990-MINK or (310) 927-4247
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.minkshoes.com
Online site offering handmade shoes from Italy.
MooShoes
78 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002
(212) 254-6512
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mooshoes.com
Though shoes can be purchased online, customers are encouraged to walk in and try shoes on. MooShoes offers brands such as Vegan Wares, Vegetarian Shoes, and Ethical Wares. They also sell bags, wallets, belts, and faux leather jackets.
Nae
Website: www.nae-vegan.com/en
Portuguese company that sells men's and women's shoes, boots, and belts.
Native Shoes
14 Water St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4 Canada
Website: www.nativeshoes.com
Canadian company that sells kid's, men's and women's shoes, boots, and sandals online and in their storefront.
Nice Shoes
3568 Fraser St., Vancouver, BC V5V 4C4 Canada
(604) 558-3000
Website: www.gotniceshoes.com
Canadian shop offering men’s and women’s shoes, boots, belts, bags, wallets, guitar straps, and more.
No Harm
(860) 577-8724
Website: www.noharm.com
Men's dress shoes and boots. Offices in US and UK.
Noah Shoes Boutique
Tel: 011-49-09391-504-169
Website: www.noah-shop.com
German store and online shop offering vegan shoes, boots, sandals, bags, and belts made in Italy.
Nomadic State of Mind
(877) 666-2376
Website: www.nomadicstateofmind.com
Find vegan sandals, shoes, bags, belts, and more made out of rope at this online store.
Okabashi
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.okabashi.com
Online shop offering sandals and clogs for men and women.
Olsenhaus
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.olsenhaus.com
Online shop offering shoes for men, women, and kids.
Oxford Handbags
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oxfordhandbags.com
Online shop offering eco-friendly bags and wallets.
Pixie Mood
(905) 604-2285 or (888) 882-2386
Website: pixiemood.com
Online Canadian shop offering a wide variety of bags plus wallets and backpacks.
Rafa
Website: www.rafausa.com
Luxury collection of shoes for women handcrafted by women in Los Angeles, California including sandals, boots, flats, etc.
Rungg Shoes
Website: www.runggshoes.com
Unique hand embroidered women's shoes and sandals.
Sapato Verde
Website: www.sapatoverde.pt
This Portuguese shop sells shoes, sandals, and boots for adults, and sneakers for adults and children.
Sight
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sightusa.com
Women's messenger and tote bags, as well as laptop cases.
Slappa
6012A Old Pineville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 676-489
Website: www.slappa.com
Slappa offers cd wallets, dvd and iPad cases, laptop bags and backpacks, PSP travel cases, etc.
SOULiers Studio
(613) 680-7608
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.souliersstudio.com
Women's shoes including boots, sandals, flats, and more from a Canadian online retailer.
Spire USA
4800 Baseline Rd. #E104285, Boulder, CO 80303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.spire-bags.com/
Produces laptop carrying bags, travel bags, etc.
StarBelt Collection
(800) 313-7601
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.starbelt.com
Vegan belts that contain no metal and are airport friendly.
Sudo Shoes
1771 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-1771
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sudoshoes.com
This storefront/online store offers shoes and bags.
Susi Studios
(213) 258-9437
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.susistudio.com
Offers 60s style vegan shoes for women.
Sydney Brown
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sydney-brown.com
Offers vegan shoes, sandals, sneakers, and boots for women and sneakers for men.
Taylor + Thomas
Website: taylorandthomasla.com
Offers luxury women's vegan shoes and boots.
Ten Little Shoes
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tenlittle.com
Offers vegan shoes for children.
Tastemaker Supply
Website: www.tastemakersupply.com
Offers women's and men's shoes and boots, etc.
Third Oak
(888) 730-8974
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.explorethirdoak.com
Offers American made flip flops made from vegan bio-based material derived from soy.
Tivydale
011-44-0161 205 2306
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tivydale.com
British Company sells shoes, boots, and sandals for women.
Triple T Studios
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.triple-t-studios.com
Offers bags, totes, wallets, and more with a cat theme.
Truth Belts
83 Billings Ave., Toronto, ON M4L 2S3 Canada
(416) 778-1597; Fax: (416) 778-9435
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.truthbelts.com
Truth Belts offers an innovative and stylish array of synthetic belts for your waist, as well as ones for your wrists (bracelets). They also make dog collars. You can order the belts online at www.vegetarianbelts.com
Unicorn Goods
Website: www.unicorngoods.com
Online shop offering shoes, bags, wallets, belts, and more for men and women.
Unreal Fur
Website: www.unrealfur.com
Online shop from Australia offering faux fur jackets, coats, vests, and more.
Unstitched Utilities
(732) 390-5800
Website: www.unstitchedutilities.com
Casual shoes for men and women that are vegan and environmentally friendly.
Used Rubber USA
(415) 732-9889
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.usedrubberusa.com
Recycled rubber inner tubes and tires are used to make bags, wallets, and organizers in a variety of sizes.
Vegan Chic
440 South Bentley, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(866) 91-VEGAN or (818) 235-4709
Website: www.veganchic.com
This online store offers a wide range of shoes and bags, as well as belts and wallets. They carry kids' shoes, too.
The Vegan Collection
PO Box 811971, Los Angeles, CA 90081
Website: www.thevegancollection.com
his online vegan store offers wallets and belts.
VeganEssentials
1701 Pearl St., Unit 8, Waukesha, WI 53186
(866) 88-VEGAN or (262) 574-7761
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.veganessentials.com
Vegan Essentials is a mail-order company and retail shop offering goods such as shoes, wallets, belts, etc.
Vegan Haven
5270 B University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 523-9060
Website: www.veganhaven.org
This vegan store donates profits to a Pig Sanctuary. They offer belts, wallets, and much more.
Veganline
2 Avenue Gds, London, England SW14 8BP
Email: soundsearchers.co.uk
Website: veganline.com
Stylish shoes, boots, dress shoes, jackets, and belts.
The Vegan Outfitter
465 Fulton St., Troy, NY 12180
(518) 226-9874
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theveganoutfitter.biz
This store offers all types of shoes, as well as belts, jackets, bags, and more. Open Wednesday through Sunday
Vegan Scene
610 Main St., Venice, CA 90291
(310) 448-2650
Website: www.veganscene.com
This vegan store and online business offers wallets, bags, belts, and more for men and women.
The Vegan Warehouse
51 Harrison Street, A506, Hoboken, NJ 07030
(212) 254-6512
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theveganwarehouse.com
They offer a wide variety of handbags for women and belts, wallets, and more for men.
Vegan Wares
78 Smith St., Collingwood, 3066 VIC Australia
Tel.: 61-3-9417-0230
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.veganwares.com
They offer shoes, boots, briefcases, wallets, and more.
Vegetarian Shoes
12 Gardner St., Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UP United Kingdom
Telephone: 011-44-1273 691913
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk
Synthetic leather and synthetic suede shoes, hiking boots, work boots, sandals, leather jackets, and belts.
The Vegetarian Site
PO Box 222, Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 519-1918
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thevegetariansite.com
The Vegetarian Site has an online vegan store filled with clothing, footwear, wallets, belts, bags, etc. They even carry vegan "leather" gloves.
Veggani
Website: www.veggani.com
Offers a wide range of vegan bags, some made with faux fur.
Vessi Footwear
Website: www.vessifootwear.com
This Vancouver, Canada based company offers waterproof sneakers for men and women.
Vimpoke
Website: vimpoke.com
Offers women’s gothic fashion shoes.
Vivari
Website: www.vivariwear.com
Offers men's belts, wallet, and card case.
Von Holzhausen
Website: www.vonholzhausen.com
Offers online a line of bags with a focus on design and sustainability including totes, clutches, and more.
Votch
Website: www.votch.co.uk
Offers online a line of vegan watches.
Wilby
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wilbyclutch.com
This British Company offers a wide variety of women’s clutch bags in various colors.
Wills Vegan Shoes Ltd.
1A Rugby Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1DG United Kingdom
Tel.: 011-44-0207-748-7415
Website: www.wills-vegan-shoes.com
British Company offering men’s and women’s shoes. Find dress shoes and work boots for men, as well as sandals, etc.

CATALOGS, COMPANIES, & STORES WITH LEATHER ALTERNATIVES

The following catalogs, companies, and stores carry some non-leather products, but also many that are not animal-free. Check the merchandise to make sure it is non-leather. This is a partial listing of catalogs/stores with synthetic options.

Birkenstock
Website: www.birkenstock.com/us/vegan
Vegan Birkenstock sandals for adults and kids.
Charming Charlie
Website: www.charmingcharlie.com
Under handbags or shoes, click vegan leather for material to see options.
Earth
(877) 372-2814
Website: www.earthbrands.com/Search.aspx?wd=vegan&brand=kalso
Earth offers a line of vegan Earth shoes including shoes, sandals, and boots. Search the word vegan.
Footwear, etc.
273 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(800) 720-0572
Website: www.footwearetc.com
Search the word vegan to find women’s and men’s shoes and sandals.
Green Shoes
The Old Chapel, 26A Cross St., Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8NL, United Kingdom
Tel: 011-44-1647 440735
Website: www.greenshoes.co.uk
Vegan line of handmade men's, women's, and children's shoes, boots, and sandals. They also make bags and belts.
Hound & Hammer
Email: [email protected]
Website: houndandhammer.com
The Grover line includes stylish men's vegan boots.
L.L. Bean
Freeport, ME 04033
(800) 441-5713
Website: www.llbean.com
Teva sandals, canvas shoes, children’s boots, etc.
Love is Mighty
619) 537-6053
Website: loveismighty.com
Unique women’s shoes made by tribal woman in India.
Pennangalan Dreams
Tel: 011-44-1753 678076<
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pennangalan.co.uk
This online store out of the United Kingdom offers an array of exotic/erotic vegan-friendly fetish boots in varying colors.
REI
REI, Sumner, WA 98352-0001
(800) 426-4840
Website: www.rei.com
Search under vegan for shoes, boots, and sandals. Also sell non-leather belts and watch bands.
Road Runner Sports
(800) 743-3206
Website: www.roadrunnersports.com
Search under vegan for running shoes and sandals.
Speck Products
Website: www.speckproducts.com
Online store offering vegan protective covers for your Nook Touch, Kindle, iPhone, and more.
Stella McCartney
Website: www.stellamccartney.com
Online store offering unique non-leather handbags and shoes.
Toms
Website: www.toms.com
Search under the word vegan on this online store and you'll find shoes.
Tough Traveler
(800) GO-TOUGH
Website: www.toughtraveler.com
Offers baby carriers, backpacks, briefcases, laptop bags, camera, bags, hiking packs, luggage, cd disk and player waist pack, cell phone case, etc. Most are vegan; however, indicate no leather under comments in order.
Tuk Shoes
Website: www.tukshoes.com
Search under the word vegan and you'll find a variety of women and men's shoes.
Waterfield Designs
(877) 546-1040
Website: www.sfbags.com
Carries Kindle cases, computer bags, wallets, iPod and iPhone cases, gear pouches, and PSP cases. Not all products are non-leather, so request a list of their non-leather options.
Zappos.com
(800) 927-7671
Website: www.zappos.com
Search under the word vegetarian on this website and a long list of sandals and casual, formal, athletic, and other shoes will appear. They carry shoes for men, women, and children.

ATHLETIC SHOES

There are leather alternatives in most shoe styles.

Women's and Men's Athletic Shoes
Asics: (800) 678-9435; Several synthetic shoes; call to find out about a certain shoe.
Converse: (888) 792-3307; Chuck Taylor All-Stars, high-top and low-top, come in many styles, colors, and fabrics. They also have canvas One Stars.
Keds: (800) 680-0966; Canvas oxfords and slip-ons in a variety of colors and patterns.
New Balance: (800) 253-7463; Several running shoes made with synthetic uppers. Call for a catalog.
Vans: (855) 909-8267; Styles include canvas shoes. Call for stores in your area.

DRESS SHOES

Most of the all-vegan stores listed at the beginning of this guide offer a variety of dress shoes.

Baby and Children's Shoes

HIKING BOOTS

  • Ethical Wares: Weald, Ranger, Trekking styles, and more.
  • Treksta: www.trekstausa.com The Evolution Mid 161 GTX and the Cape Mid GTX are vegan.
  • Vegetarian Shoes: Offers several hiking boots.
  • Wicked Hemp: Hiking boot made from hemp.

WORK BOOTS

The following boots should keep your feet protected; some even have steel-toe protection.

  • Ethical Wares: Safety Boot with a steel toe.
  • LaCrosse Boots: Several styles of rubber boots: insulated, non-insulated, and steel toe. Available from large retailers. Call (888) 323-2668 for information.
  • Vegan Essentials: Offers steel toe boots.
  • Veganline: Offers safety boots and shoes.
  • Vegetarian Shoes: Safety boots with steel toe caps.

COATS AND JACKETS

  • Fabulous Furs: Fake “fur,” “leather,” and “wool” coats, jackets, and vests.
  • James & Company: Faux leather jackets.
  • L.L. Bean: Winter coats made from synthetic fibers.
  • Straight to Hell: Leather-like jackets for men and women.

BAGS, BELTS, AND WALLETS

  • Arsayo: Backpacks.
  • Artisan Gear: Classic/casual bags.
  • Big Buddha: Bags, wallets, wristlets.
  • Bungalow 360: Bags, wallets, wristlets.
  • Call it Spring: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Corkor: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Couch: Belts and wallets.
  • Cow Jones Industrials: Various bags.
  • Doshi: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • The Ethical Man: Belts and wallets for men.
  • Ethical Wares: Stylish unisex belts.
  • Ethique Nouveau: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Fabulous Furs: Women’s handbags and backpacks.
  • Freerangers: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Green Banana Paper: Wallets.
  • Gunas: Bags for men and women.
  • Herbivore Clothing: Purses, wallets, and belts.
  • Jeane & Jax: Handbags and wallets.
  • K. Carroll: Handbags and wallets.
  • LaBante London: Bags and wallets.
  • Ministry of Tomorrow: Bags
  • Pixie Mood: Bags and wallets.
  • Sight: Tote and messenger bags, and lap top cases.
  • Starbelt: belts
  • Susan Nichole: Unique handbags and wallets.
  • Triple T Studios: Bags, totes, and wallets.
  • Truth Belts: Both leather-like and cloth belts.
  • Unicorn Goods: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Used Rubber USA: Various bags, wallets, and belts.
  • Vegan Chic: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Vegan Collection: Belts and wallets.
  • VeganEssentials: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • The Vegan Outfitter: Bags and belts.
  • Vegan Scene: Bags, belts, and wallets.
  • Vegan Wares: Bags, wallets, briefcases, and belts.
  • Vegetarian Shoes: Dressy non-leather belts.
  • The Vegetarian Site: Various bags and belts.
  • Veggani: Bags
  • Vivari: Men's belts, wallet, and card case.
  • Von Holzhausen: Women's bags.

WHERE DO I FIND...

Ballet Shoes
Cynthia King Dance Studio offers the CKDS ballet slipper with canvas uppers and synthetic leather soles in adult and children’s sizes and various colors. Call (718) 437-0101 or visit www.cynthiakingdance.com.

Baseball Gloves
Carpenter Trading Company offers custom-made vegan gloves. Visit www.carpentertrade.com.

Biking Gloves
Galtani offers vegan cycling gloves at www.galtani.bigcartel.com
Garneau has cycling gloves at www.garneau.com

Bowling Shoes
Dexter Shoes offers some bowling shoes made from 100% synthetics. Visit www.dextershoes.com.

Briefcases
Doshi: briefcases

Marand Makes a variety of bags out of apple skins in various colors.

Mattandnat.com offers briefcases.
Tough Traveler: See www.toughtraveler.com

Camera Straps
Couch offers a wide variety of camera straps.

Cars with Vegan Seat Material
Tesla See: https://electrek.co/2016/12/14/tesla-vegan-interior-option-ultra-white-seats/

Cowboy boots
Kat Mendenhall offers stylish cowboy boots for men and women, as well as belts.

Dance Shoes
Very Fine Shoes offers a wide variety of custom made vegan dance shoes. Visit www.veryfineshoes.com and go to vegan shoes.

Gloves
The Vegetarian site offers vegan “leather” gloves.

Guitar Straps
CannaRiff Guitar Straps offers hemp guitar straps.
Couch offers a wide variety of handmade straps.
Splaff Flops offers guitar straps.
Vegan Wares offers guitar straps.

Hand Drums
www.rhythmhousedrums.com: Search under the vegan category and drums that have non-leather heads.

Ice Skates
Bauer Pro Shop offers many non-leather Bauer hockey skates at bauer.hockeygiant.com
CCM offers many non-leather hockey skates at ccmhockey.com
L.L. Bean: Skates for children. See www.llbean.com

iPhone Cases
K. Carroll See k-carroll.com

Nuevue See www.nuevue.com/collections/vegan

iPod and Cell Phone Holders
Tough Traveler See www.toughtraveler.com
Waterfield Designs See www.sfbags.com

Kindle Cases
Waterfield Designs See www.sfbags.com

Laptop and iPad Carrying Bags
Mattandnat.com offers computer bags.
Slappa See www.slappa.com
Spire USA offers laptop carrying bags.
Tom Bihn See www.tombihn.com
Tough Traveler See www.toughtraveler.com
Waterfield Designs See www.sfbags.com

Luggage
Toughtraveler.com offers non-leather luggage.

Motorcycle Gear
Alien Moto is a Swedish company that offers a vegan racing glove, as well as vegan motorcycle boots. See www.alienmoto.se
Corazzo offers vegan motorcycle jackets and gloves. See www.corazzo.net/product-tag/vegan
Forma Boots USA offers Nero Touring Boots for men and women at www.formabootsusa.com/products/nero
Motoport offers a non-leather racing glove. The entire glove is made from their Racing Grade Stretch Material Made with Dupont™ Kevlar® Fiber. (No Leather Used On the Entire Glove!) This is the only synthetic material approved for road racing suits. See: www.motoport.com/product/motoportracing-glove
Olympia Gloves offers several varieties of vegan motorcycle gloves here: shop.olympiagloves.com/collections/vegan-motorcycle-gloves

Musical Instrument Cases
Tough Traveler See www.toughtraveler.com

Rock Climbing Shoes
Evolv Sports and Design offers a number of vegan rock climbing shoes. Visit www.evolvsports.com

Roller Skates
Moxi Roller Skates: You'll find these vegan roller skates at www.rollerskateusa.com/

Snow Boots/Snowboarding Boots
Burton Snowboards: You’ll find several types of non-leather snow boots at www.burton.com
Sole Technology (owns “Thirty Two”) offers several non-leather snow boots for men and women. See www.thirtytwo.com

Synthetic Leather Manufacturer
Ecolorica:Visit: www.ecolorica.com or email [email protected] for information on this Italian company.
Ningbo Bridge Synthetic Leather Co. Ltd. Visit: www.bridgesl.com
Willow Tex:Visit: www.izitleather.com or call (815) 399-4048 for information on their ecologically friendly vegan leather alternative. It comes in several colors.
Winiw International Co. Ltd.:Visit: www.microfiberleather.com/microfiber/114-microfiber-vegan-leather.html

Tool Belts
Nailers, Inc.: Visit www.nailersinc.com or call (619) 562-2215 for their non-leather tool belts, nail bags, and knee pads, made from Dupont’s Cordura fabric.

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