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- Vegan leather shoes are looking better than ever these days, thanks to innovative materials and design-focused brands hitting mainstream retailers.
- Amazon, Nordstrom, Zappos, Free People, and Spring offer decent selections of vegan leather shoes from some of the most stylish brands on the market.
Vegan leather has come a long way. It's now possible to find shoes in various leather-look materials that truly resemble the real thing. This is great news if you're transitioning away from using any animal products in your wardrobe or even if you're looking for more affordable alternatives to leather.
According to Forbes, most vegan leather goods are "made with polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane," although, "vegan leathers, synthetic leathers, or leather alternatives include everything from apple peels to lab-grown spider silk." Real leather shoes have historically been considered more durable, comfortable, and long-lasting than faux alternatives, but that's starting to change, thanks to a few quality-focused brands.
And better yet? Well-done vegan leather is officially going mainstream, with some of the top retailers offering a wide selection of styles. You don't have to hunt far and wide for beautiful vegan leather shoes suitable for every occasion.
The brands mentioned on this list have been featured by Who What Wear, Ethical Elephant, Racked, and The Strategist.
Here are the best vegan leather shoes and where to buy them:
- Best vegan leather shoes overall: Amazon
- Best trendy vegan leather shoes: Free People
- Best affordable vegan leather shoes: ModCloth
- Best casual vegan leather shoes: Zappos
- Best designer vegan leather shoes: Spring
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