Updated May, 2022
Are you committed to wearing only vegan barefoot shoes? It’s hard enough to find barefoot shoes for every occasion, but if you add in a vegan requirement you have to dig a little deeper. Fortunately most barefoot shoe brands offer at least a few vegan options and they are constantly adding more.
I wear nothing but barefoot shoes and have been testing and reviewing them for years. This list is born of my personal experience with almost every single barefoot shoe brand here! Check my vegan reviews section for tons of vegan barefoot shoe reviews, and then be sure to head to my Sales & Discounts page for all the best deals on vegan barefoot shoes.
Now let’s talk shoes! Below you’ll find a full list of vegan barefoot shoes for every occasion and age group.
100% Vegan Barefoot Shoe Brands
The following barefoot shoe brands make ONLY vegan friendly shoes and sandals!
- Ahinsa –
ANYASREVIEWSfor 10% off - Barebarics
- Bohempia – ANYASREVIEWS 10% off
- Earth Runners – ANYASREVIEWSER10 10% off
- Feelgrounds
- Oesh – Thick sole, but still minimalist in all other respects.
If you’d like to learn more about vegan materials and which ones are the most eco-friendly, check out this article from Puratium on What Is Vegan Leather?
Vegan Barefoot Casual Shoes
Casual vegan barefoot shoes are where it’s at! Tons of stylish options that meet all the barefoot shoe requirements. My personal favorites are the Unshoes Terra Vida, the Bohempia Kolda, and the Feelgrounds Droptop (find reviews of all 3 on this site!).
- Ahinsa – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Altra – This is a good brand for new barefooters!
- Aylla – Ships to EU and Asia.
- Anatomic – US customers can shop these at PedTerra. Read my take on them here.
- Angles Fashion – A new favorite brand of mine and Samantha’s! Read our review here. ANYA for 5% off
- Barebarics
- Barefoot Saltic – Only ships to EU.
- Beda Barefoot – Only ships to EU. Those outside of EU can shop these at Mugavik Barefoot. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Be Lenka – See my Eazy sneaker review, and other (non-vegan) Be Lenka reviews. ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off for international customers (returns are only accepted from within the EU and USA), You can order from Anya’s Shop (subscribe to the shop e-mail list for 10% off a first purchase).
- B Lifestyle – Read more about what I have to say about a non-vegan pair here.
- Bohempia – ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off!
- The Drifter Leather – I’ve never tried their vegan shoes, but I love my DLs!
- Feelmax
- Feelgrounds
- FOT (Feet Of Tomorrow) – Ships to select locations in South America.
- FitKicks
- Flux Footwear – A good transition shoe. Read about transitioning into barefoot shoes here.
- Freet Barefoot – Use code ANYASREVIEWS-10 for 10% off
- Groundies – Also available on Amazon!
- Joe Nimble – If you are international you have access to the full shop and can use code
AFFANY10for 10% off first purchase. US customers use this Joe Nimble U.S. shop (Use code ANYASREVIEWS for $10 off) or Bahr Shoes for more options - Kinis
- Leguano Shoes
- Lems – European residents can shop for Lems at Mugavik Barefoot and use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Magical Shoes – Use code ANYA for 10% off.
- Mukishoes – My review of the Sol model. ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Nummulit – Only ships to EU.
- Oesh – My Townie review
- Origo Shoes – ANYA for 10% + free shipping
- Peerko – Textile sneakers. Use code ANYASREVIEWS10 for 10% off
- Sambas the Bambas – A new brand with super fun prints!
- Sole Runner
- Som Footwear
- Splay Athletics – Now offering adults sizes! ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off. My thoughts on Splay here and here.
- Tadeevo – My review of a non-vegan Tadeevo style. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Unshoes – I love the Terra Vida! ANYA for 10% off
- Vivobarefoot – They always have a good selection, including vegan versions of my favorite Court and Gobi. VIVOANYA for 10% off
- Whitin
- Wildling – I reviewed the Crane here non-vegan winter models here.
- Xero Shoes – See my Xero reviews here. Shop Xero Shoes EU if you live within the EU
- Zapato Feroz – Only ships to the EU, select vegan options. Some styles available at Anya’s Shop with worldwide shipping available!
- Zaqq – Brand review here of a non-vegan style. Select styles available at Anya’s Shop
Vegan Barefoot Winter Boots
- Ahinsa – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off.
- Bohempia –
ANYASREVIEWSgets you 10% off - Feelgrounds Patrol
- Freet Mudee – ANYASREVIEWS-10 for 10% off
- Groundies
- Green Shoes – Vegan leather options. Must choose their barefoot sole without a heel to be truly barefoot shoes.
- High Feels – New vegan boot!
- Lem’s Boulder Boot – European readers can find Lems at Mugavik Barefoot and use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Mukishoes – See my review of the Cork Chelsea boot in Episode 3 of Wear This, Not That! Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Sole Runner – Transition 2 and Transition Vario 3
- Tadeevo – Autumn and Winter Boots. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Tikki Shoes – Up to size EU 39
- Wildling Shoes – Some have wool, but they always have a few vegan options. Read my non-vegan winter models review here.
- Xero Alpine – Read my experience with them in this post. Also available at Xero Shoes EU if you live within the EU
- Zaqq – Select styles available at Anya’s Shop
Vegan Barefoot Women’s Dress Shoes
- Ahinsa – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Angles Fashion – ANYA for 5% off
- Cinderollies – See my review here
- Dextra Perspective – Currently taking a break for the beginning of 2022.
- Green Shoes – Must choose barefoot sole to be truly barefoot.
- Groundies Bella – Read my review here
- High Feels Stiefel – High feels now ships to the US!
- Oesh Dream
- Pathik – Only ships to EU
- Sole Runner Miranda
- Tadeevo – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Ursanina – Must request non-wool option
- Xero Shoes Cassie
- Xero Shoes Phoenix – My review of the Phoenix. Shop Xero Shoes EU if you live within the EU
- Zaqq
Vegan Barefoot Men’s Dress Shoes
- Ahinsa – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Freet Citee – ANYASREVIEWS-10 for 15% off
- Green Shoes – Must choose barefoot sole option to be truly barefoot.
- Groundies
- Lem’s Chukka. See the canvas Chukka in real life. European readers can find Lems at Mugavik Barefoot and use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Tadeevo – Use code Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Zaqq
Vegan Barefoot Sandals
I have tried and reviewed many of these vegan barefoot sandals! Read this post for the deets.
- Ahinsa – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Barefoot Saltic
- Bedrock Sandals
- Chala Sandals – Use code 93D5B5E9 for 5% off
- Curious Red
- Deliberate Life Designs – ANYASREVIEWS 10% off
- Earth Runners – ANYASREVIEWSER10 10% off
- Enix Sandals
- Feelgrounds
- Freet Nomad
- Geniale Sandale
- Green Shoes – Must choose barefoot sole in order to be fully barefoot.
- High Feels – Women’s – now shipping to the US!
- Hommo Sandals – Only ships to EU
- Lonnies – Only ships to EU
- Luna Sandals – Use code ANYALUNA_10 for 10% off
- Magical Shoes – Caballo sandals. Use code Use code ANYA for 10% off.
- Monk Sandals
- Nallu Shoes
- Oesh – Thick sole. These sandals are more transitional in nature. Not a long term shoe option.
- Paisley Running Sandals – Closed for orders until spring of 2022.
- Panta Sandals
- Pathik Shoes – Only ships to EU
- Pies Sucios
- Shamma Sandals – ANYASREVIEWS 10% off
- Tara Sandals – ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Tara Soles
- T-Rockets – Only ships to Africa
- Unshoes – ANYA for 10% off
- Wildling Feather
- Xero Shoes
- Xero Shoes EU
- ZaUri
Vegan Barefoot Shoes for Kids
For more detailed reviews on several of these vegan barefoot kids shoes, check out my post that is all about barefoot shoes for kids!
For Vegan Barefoot Winter Boots for Kids Check out This Post
- Afenzahn – Only ships to EU
- Beda Barefoot – Only ships to EU. Those outside of EU can shop these at Mugavik Barefoot. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Chala
- Collegien
- Earth Runners – ANYASREVIEWSER10
- Feelmax
- Filii – Coming soon
- FitKicks – Under a redesign for the beginning of 2022
- Freet Barefoot – Use code ANYASREVIEWS-10 for 15% off
- Kiuu – Ships to select countries worldwide
- Leguano Shoes
- Luna Sandals LUNAcitos – Use code ANYALUNA_10 for 10% off
- Magical Shoes – Select Gaga styles and Caballo Blanco HEMP sandal
- Mox – Handmade by moms in the USA
- Mukishoes – Mini-Chelsea Cork or Madeira models
- Origo Shoes – Use code ANYA for 10% + free shipping
- PaperKrane – So many fun prints!
- Papoutsi
- Plae – Read Heather’s review of some non-vegan models here.
- Poco Nido
- Reima – Not all options on this site are barefoot.
- Robeez – Great baby shoes
- Sambas the Bambas
- Shamma Sandals – ANYASREVIEWS
- Sole Runner – Several sneaker options and a winter boot in little and big kid sizes.
- Splay Athletics – ANYASREVIEWS 10% off. A huge favorite in our house. Some thoughts on the brand here and here.
- Tadeevo – Big kid sizes. My review of a non-vegan Tadeevo style. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Ten Little Kids – Read Samantha’s review here.
- Tough Little Piggies
- Tikki Shoes
- Unshoes Keota – ANYA for 10% off
- Vivobarefoot – VIVOANYA 10% off. Another favorite. We love the Ultra water shoes.
- Wildling Shoes – Crane review here and non-vegan winter models review here.
- Xero Shoes – Older kids only. If you live within the EU, shop Xero Shoes EU
- Yeti Mocs – Search vegan on the website for their options. Some glow in the dark!
- Zapato Feroz – Only ships to EU. Select vegan options.
- Zuna Shoes
Conclusion
Barefoot shoes are taking off, but up until recently there weren’t many vegan options. Fortunately vegan barefoot shoes are becoming more popular, and this list will only grow! Barefoot shoe brands are also making it easier by doing vegan versions alongside leather versions, and clearly labeling this in their descriptions. Raising your voice and giving feedback where you’d like to see more vegan options is powerful, so don’t hesitate to reach out to brands that could be doing more!
As always, be sure to let me know of any new finds that should be on this list!
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23 thoughts on “The Complete List of Vegan Barefoot Shoes – Updated 2022”
THANK YOU for this website and especially this list. I have such a hard time finding shoes that don’t hurt my feet. Any brands here that tend to be good for WIDE feet? Lems and Altra, even the men’s, are too narrow for me.
Hi! Ahinsa, Bohempia (especially wide width), Be Lenka, Freet, and Dextra Perspective all make extra wide shoes! You can cross reference for vegan options in this list of extra wide brands: https://anyasreviews.com/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type/#barefoot-shoe-brands-for-extra-wide-feet.
Hi! Could you please clarify which brand / style of shoe is the closed toe sling back, pictured at the top of this page?
https://anyasreviews.com/vegan-barefoot-shoes/
I’ve been searching in your reviews and can’t find it!
Hi! It’s the Oesh townie.
https://anyasreviews.com/oesh-townie-flats-review/
Hi Anna, what an awesome resource. Thank you. I’m looking to replace my vegan knee-high boots with barefoot ones but haven’t found anyone making these. Do you know if they are available? Thanks. Jennie
Hey there! I have not seen that yet. Groundies is now making their Odessa boots in vegan leather, hopefully they’ll introduce it in their high version as well!
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for this incredible resource. It’s made my search for vegan barefoot shoes sooo much easier (and harder in a way because the options are so much more abundant than I previously thought lol). I’ve referred back to this list many times this year!
So glad it’s been helpful! Thank you for the kind words.
Thanks for this list, it’s very helpful.
I just wanted to point out that Earth Runners is not a vegan company. They unfortunately sell wool.
Thank you so much for the discount codes ! I love vivobarefoot shoes since my first buy
Thank you for putting this list together and saving us the work of digging all of these up ourselves 🙂
Hi! Love this, thank you so much!! The Zaqq website is confusing because it’s says shoes are Vegan but then in the description says materials are leather or wool. Is this a language discrepancy do you think? Thanks again!
https://www.zaqq.com/qice-black/
https://www.zaqq.com/quintic-winter-vegan-black/
Hi! It is an error – I have seen it several times on the Zaqq English website where the product descriptions are scrambled. The ones marked as vegan are indeed vegan. We have worked with them to sell wholesale at out shop and we’ve confirmed this.
Where can I find the burgundy/oxblood shoes in the top-most picture? Thanks for your help!
Yes they are from Ahinsa. Those exact ones aren’t available anymore, but you can find them with a fuzzy warm lining, or a taller height.
Hi Anya,
Thanks so much for this list and all your reviews. I often come back to your website whenever I am looking for a new style of shoe for me or my son. We live in Manhattan, walking a lot more than the average US American as a result. I am yet to find an adult barefoot shoe whose sole really holds up to our lifestyle. (Ten Little seems to work well for my son.) I was wondering if you could advise which vegan sneaker has the sturdiest sole you’ve ever worn. Thanks so much.
Thank you, I’m so glad it’s been helpful! Xero Shoes have really sturdy soles that they guarantee for 5,000 miles. Freet soles have also lasted really well for us. Those would be my top recommendations.
What do you think of the J 41 shoe? I recently learned they are selling a wide model Jambu Spirit Too Eco Wide (vegan). I seem to have the mountain shape foot and have worn the original J 41 S9TIG50 shoe in the past. Really liked the low profile and wider toe box as opposed to the built-up soles and constricting fit of mainstream walk/run/hiking shoes on the market.
I’m not familiar with those shoes, but I took a look at them and they look like a decent option. I don’t believe they are zero drop, but the toe box looks good.
Thank you for the reply. I have Xero, and they definitely did not last 5000 miles in the concrete jungle. I have had them about a year and a half. I have not worn them when it’s cold enough for boots or warm enough for sandals. At most I have worn them 1 year, and I definitely do not average walking 14 miles a day. The sole is almost completely worn through at the heal after less than 2000 miles. I will look into Fret. Thanks so much
Xero honours their 2000 mile guarantee, your should be able to get a good discount on your next pair if you email them. I love Xero and prefer the way they look but I have Freets too, comfort wise they’re comparable.
Thank you so much, that’s the second time you helped me to find shoes and (!) saved me quite a lot of money. I needed smart vegan shoes for work, I tried “normal” shoes in shops but they are NOT made for feet, I can’t imagine torturing myself with them anymore; after I tried barefoot shoes there is no coming back,(un)fortunately.
Oh, the coupon of for Freet says it’s 15% off but it’s actually 10% off, no big deal though, still a good deal. Thanks again!
I’m so glad you were able to find something here! Thanks for the heads up on the code, already got it fixed.