Vessi’s Weekend
Canadian Brand Vessi has exploded in popularity thanks to a sleek, savvy promotional campaign, and a product line that successfully merges good and innovative design with sustainable practices. Their main selling point is that Vessis are the world’s first fully waterproof shoe. For vegans who, for many years, were stuck in sopping, easily disintegrable shoes, this is certainly a boon, but Vessis are also stylish, and super comfortable footwear. The Weekend is a versatile court sneaker that comes in a variety of colours, meshes well with a casual fit, or even something more formal.

Gentleberg’s Robbert Cap Toe Derby
Dutch Brand Gentleberg has an incredible line of vegan footwear, but unfortunately, they don’t ship to North America. Fear not though – beloved vegan shoe retailer Avesu carries the Gentleberg line and ships to the US and Canada. A good pair of Derby shoes are an essential addition to any footwear collection, and Gentleberg’s Robbert Cap Toe Derby fits the aesthetic bill – these shoes really are just beautiful – and at a reasonable price point.

Vincente Verde’s Terni Chelsea Boot
The fall, depending on where you are, may call for footwear that’s a bit sturdier and more supportive.  At the same time, it’s too early to call on the big guns, the clunky heavy boots that help us survive winter. That’s where the ever-popular Chelsea Boot comes in handy – protective but still fashionable. Vincente Verde, a vegan Brazilian shoe brand, has crafted a stunning non-leather alternative with their stylish Terni Chelsea Boot. Vincente Verde does ship globally but are also available through Avesu.

Vincente Verde’s Napoli
Another Vincente Verde classic, this time a bit more on the formal side, because who doesn’t want to dress up occasionally.  The Napoli captures the timeless beauty and elegance of Italy’s southern city, after which these stunning shoes are named. You can wear them to a nice restaurant, you can wear them on a date, you can wear them to get a slice of Pizza. With these shoes on, even a simple stroll gets transformed into the perfect Italian passeggiata.

Blundstone’s Original Vegan 2116
Blundstones have long been the epitome of comfortable and functional footwear, but their popularity excluded vegans because of the leather material that were intrinsic to their hearty construction. But times have changed and Blundstones now have a vegan option that still has all the stylish, durable, and snug qualities they are famous for.

Clae’s Ellington Hemp
Clae is a California based footwear company, so don’t expect to find a pair of winter boots here, but for the immediate weather, the still warm autumn days, this collection has a lot of versatile and stylish options. With its high quality knit and durable materials, The Ellington Hemp is a classic, lightweight sneaker that will carry you comfortably through a variety of scenarios and meshes well with almost any outfit.

Ross Oliver’s Bridge-Bit Cactus Loafer
What can I say about Ross Oliver’s shoes? They are basically the shoe of my dreams. The British designer uses a cactus-based material to craft a loafer that has all the classy shine and refined texture of actual leather.  One of my favourite details of the Bridge Bit Loafer, is that the ‘bridge,’ a gold buckle flourish that really elevates this shoe, is inspired by the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol. While they are a bit pricier, these loafers will undoubtedly last a while, and, of course, it’s impossible to not look good wearing them. They are certainly an attention grabber.

Doc Marten’s 1460 Lace Up Boots
The first vegan boots I ever got were Doc Martens. I loved finally having access to comfortable, sturdy boots that also looked good, and didn’t compromise my veganism. That was many years ago now and the options for vegan-friendly footwear have since improved dramatically, but the 1460 Lace Up Boots are still some of the finest on the market, and that high gloss, cherry red finish will always be a stunner.

Cariuma’s National Geographic Peace Lily Green Canvas
Cariuma is a company that specializes in skate shoes and, while their product line is not entirely vegan, they put a heavy emphasis on sustainable practices and have a clearly labelled selection of vegan footwear. They’ve partnered with National Geographic to produce a beautiful pair of sneakers that feature a peace lily design and of course the iconic Nat Geo logo.  Aside from the obvious aesthetic appeal, a portion of the sales is used to support Nat Geo. For each pair bought, Cariuma also plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest.

Call It Spring’s Donovann
Canadian company Call It Spring has really hit its stride, with one of the most impressive, diverse, and affordable vegan shoe selections on the markets. The Donovann is a masterpiece of shoe design, and, with 30 percent of the materials being recycled from mattresses, you can expect it to be extra comfy. And there’s something so appealing about the side zipper – it’s a small flourish that makes these boots extra special.