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 - Bohempia – ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off! Select styles available at Anya’s Shop
- Earth Runners – ANYASREVIEWSER10 10% off
- Feelgrounds
- Oesh – Thick sole, but still minimalist in all other respects.
- Sambas the Bambas
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.
- Barebarics – ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off. Read my Barebarics review here. Shop Discounted Seconds Barebarics at Anya’s Shop
- 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 – Just a couple vegan options, but one of my favorite brands. Read all my Be Lenka reviews. ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off for international customers (returns are only accepted from within the EU and USA). You can find lots of styles at 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! Review here. Select styles available at Anya’s Shop
- The Drifter Leather – I’ve never tried their vegan shoes, but I love my DLs!
- Feelmax
- Feelgrounds – Read my Feelgrounds Reviews here
- FOT (Feet Of Tomorrow) – Ships to Brazil only
- FitKicks
- Flux Footwear – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off. These are a good transition shoe. Read about transitioning into barefoot shoes here.
- Freet Barefoot – Use code AR-10 for 10% off. Read my Freet Review here
- Groundies – Select styles available at Anya’s Shop! Read all my Groundies reviews here
- Joe Nimble – Use code
AFFANY10for 10% off first purchase - Kinis
- Leguano Shoes
- Lems – Check out all my Lems Reviews here. European residents can shop for Lems at Mugavik Barefoot and use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Magical Shoes – Use code ANYA for 10% off. Read all my Magical Shoes reviews here
- Mukishoes – Read all my Mukishoes reviews here! ANYAMUKI for 10% off
- Nummulit – Only ships to EU.
- Oesh – My Townie review
- Origo Shoes – ANYA for 10%. Ships to US and Canada only
- Peerko – Textile sneakers. Use code ANYASREVIEWS10 for 10% off or find select Peerko styles at Anya’s Shop
- Sambas the Bambas – A new brand with super fun prints!
- Shapen Barefoot – Shapen recently launched a line of vegan shoes! Use code ANYA5 for 5% off or find select styles at Anya’s Shop
- Sole Runner
- Som Footwear
- Splay Athletics – Now offering adults sizes! ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off. My Splay Review here
- Tadeevo – My review of a non-vegan Tadeevo style. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Tolos (US only) – Use code ANYA10 for 10% off. Read my Tolos review here
- 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. VBANYA10 for 10% off
- Whitin – Check out my Whitin Review here
- Wildling – Very lightweight and flexible. Read all my Wildling Reviews 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. The Jaya boot is available at Anya’s Shop
- Bohempia – ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off! Select styles available at Anya’s Shop
- Feelgrounds – Patrol & Chelsea Boot. Read my Feelgrounds reviews here
- Freet Mudee – AR-10 for 10% off. Read my Freet Reviews here
- Groundies – Select styles available at Anya’s Shop and read all my Groundies Reviews here
- Green Shoes – Vegan material options. Must choose their barefoot sole without a heel to be truly barefoot shoes.
- Lem’s Boulder Boot – European readers can find Lems at Mugavik Barefoot and use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off. Read all my Lems Reviews here
- Magical Shoes – Lupino Vegan. Use code ANYA for 10% off. Read my Magical Shoes reviews here
- Mukishoes – See all my Mukishoes reviews here and use code ANYAMUKI for 10% off
- Shapen Barefoot – The Glam boot is a tall, stylish riding boot. Use code ANYA5 for 5% off directly, or find them at Anya’s Shop
- Sole Runner – 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 all my Wildling reviews 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. Read my Zaqq reviews here
Vegan Barefoot Women’s Dress Shoes
- Ahinsa – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Cinderollies – See my review here
- Drifter Leather – Custom made with vegan material options. Read my Guide to Ordering here
- Green Shoes – Must choose barefoot sole to be truly barefoot.
- Groundies – Usually has vegan options in many models – they’re clearly labeled. Select Groundies styles available at Anya’s Shop
- Oesh Dream
- Pathik – Only ships to EU
- Shapen Barefoot – The Glam boot is a tall, stylish riding boot. Use code ANYA5 for 5% off directly, or find them at Anya’s Shop
- Tadeevo – Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off. Read my Tadeevo vegan ballet pump review here
- 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 – AR-10 for 15% off
- Green Shoes – Must choose barefoot sole option to be truly barefoot.
- Groundies – Select styles available at Anya’s Shop
- 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.
- Crupon Sandals – These gorgeous sandals have a vegan option. Read my Crupon review for all the details! Use code ANYA for 10% 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 – Very limited stock
- Hommo Sandals – Only ships to EU
- Juuri
- Lonnies – Only ships to EU
- Luna Sandals – Use code ANYA for 10% off
- Magical Shoes – 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 May 2023.
- Panta Sandals
- Pies Sucios
- Shamma Sandals – ANYASREVIEWS2023 10% off
- Tara Sandals – ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
- Tara Soles
- Tikki – Select options in vegan material
- 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
- Bar3foot
- Beda Barefoot – Only ships to EU. Those outside of EU can shop these at Mugavik Barefoot. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Chala – 93D5B5E9 for 5% off
- Collegien
- Earth Runners – ANYASREVIEWSER10
- Feelgrounds
- Feelmax
- Filii
- Foot Buddy – toddler only. Use code ANYAS15 for 20% off
- Freet Barefoot – Use code AR-10 for 15% off
- Jan & Jul – Read the Jan & Jul Review for details on which models are barefoot!
- Kiuu – Ships to select countries worldwide
- Leguano Shoes
- Luna Sandals LUNAcitos – Use code ANYA for 10% off
- Magical Shoes – ANYA for 10% off
- Mukishoes – Use code ANYAMUKI for 10% off
- Origo Shoes – Use code ANYA for 10%. Ships to US and Canada only
- PaperKrane – So many fun prints!
- Papoutsi
- Plae – Read Heather’s review of some non-vegan models here.
- Poco Nido
- Robeez – Great baby shoes
- Saguaro – ANYASREVIEWS for 15% off. Read the Saguaro Review
- Sambas the Bambas
- Shamma Sandals – ANYASREVIEWS2023
- 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 Tadeevo Reviews here. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
- Ten Little Kids – Read the Ten Little review here.
- Tough Little Piggies
- Tikki Shoes
- Unshoes Keota – ANYA for 10% off. Read our Keota Review here!
- Vivobarefoot – VBANYA10 10% off. Another favorite
- 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
- Zapato Feroz – Only ships to EU. Select vegan options.
- Zuna Shoes – A favorite among our kids! Read the Zuna Review here
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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29 thoughts on “The Complete List of Vegan Barefoot Shoes – Updated 2023”
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 đŸ™‚
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.
Thank you for this, it’s a really helpful idea, but also consider looking deeper into a company before you tell others it is 100% vegan, for example the parent company of barebarics uses leather and earth runners uses wool from animals in their socks.
Considering this is not a vegan site and the methodology for ascertaining whether the products are vegan, or not, does not appear to be shown, I would take the list with a grain of salt and check the companies website, and/or contact the company directly if interested in their product.
Obvious materials are just the tip of the iceberg with footwear; dyes and bonding materials also need to be considered, but are often overlooked. Customer service representatives are not always correct/do not always even care. Ideally the companies website should clearly state they are vegan.
Hello Anya. Thank you SO much for this list as I begin my vegan barefoot journey! I also saw your barefoot approved slippers list. I’m wondering if you happen to know of any vegan barefoot approved house shoes and or slippers? Pudus has vegan slipper socks. Would their vegan ballerina slippers be barefoot approved? Any information about Pudus or other companies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a good day! đŸ™‚
Hi! Pudus are a good option as are similar slipper sock type shoes. You should be able to find them other places, but would want to look at wool content. If you know Pudus are vegan, I think they will work well.
I am curious why Saguaro are on this vegan list, but only in the children’s section?
Your review for the brand makes no mention of them being vegan, and there does not appear to be any mention of it on their own website.
Thank you
When I first wrote this article Saguaro didn’t have any adult barefoot models we recommended, so when I emailed in I only inquired about the kids shoes. They communicated to me that they were vegan. It would be worth following up with them if you want to know the specifics of all their materials.