"Top 12 Sites for Vegan and Vegetarian Shoes, Belts or Accessories"

"Top 12 Sites for Vegan and Vegetarian Shoes, Belts or Accessories"
by Rebecca Bennett


If you've ever tried to find non-leather footwear without much success, then maybe you are not looking in the right places. Fortunately, there are more options than ever in man-made and fully vegan materials for shoes, bags, belts and other accessories. And thanks to the world wide web, they are easily sourced and readily available.
The sites below are by no means the only shops which cater for veg*n needs, however the ones we've listed are some of the better known stores and they do carry vegan and vegetarian shoes, ranging from made-to-order styles to famous brands that offer vegetarian and fully vegan footwear.
*Vegetarian-Shoes Carries men's and women's vegetarian shoes and boots, including dress, casual and athletic styles - all with lots of urban flair and contemporary styling. This UK-based shop accepts online orders and also carries vegetarian jackets, belts and gloves. www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk
*VeganWares Based in Australia, VeganWares has a good selection of shoes, boots and sandals for men, women and toddlers. They also offer wallets, belts and ballet slippers as well as a few nice-looking handbags. PLUS they will make footwear made to order. Special widths, different colors and toe shapes, and even shoes modelled after your special style are available by contacting them. www.veganwares.com
*Zappos While Zappos.com is not devoted entirely to non-leather products, as the web's most popular shoe store, they have a huge selection, and were wise enough to include a guide for consumers seeking vegetarian footwear. Included are men's and women's casual, dress and athletic shoes. This is also nice because it helps to identify easily found brands that include vegetarian items among their product lines. www.zappos.com
*Moo Shoes With loads vegan men's and women's footwear, Moo Shoes is based in New York City, and also offers online sales. In addition to all the amazing shoes, this vegan shop also sells cruelty-free bags, belts, wallets and cosmetics. www.mooshoes.com
*My Vegan Shoes My Vegan Shoes is based in Stockport, Cheshire in the United Kingdom. They've been on the Internet since 1998. If you're looking for the 'Earth' brand of vegan shoes, then this is the place to look. They stock a large selection of boots, casuals, thongs and sandals as well as beachy clogs. www.myveganshoes.com
*Alternative Outfitters With a large selection of fashionable leather alternatives and cruelty-free products for compassionate persons, I just love this shop. They've put together an amazing collection of stylish non-leather shoes, handbags, and accessories including cosmetics, skin & hair carefor, some clothing and watches. Fashion and beauty go hand in hand right here. www.alternativeoutfitters.com
*Bourgeois Boheme Stylish Vegan Shoes and Fashion Accessories available in one palce! If you're tired of the typical vegan shoes and accessories out there, this is the place to look. Stylish shoes for men and womens as well as jewellery, cosmetics, belts, bags, mobile accesories and even skin & hair care. www.bboheme.com
*Ethical Wares Based in Wales, UK, Ethical Wares will ship worldwide, and not only sells vegan footwear, but also cruelty-free cool bags and other products. www.ethicalwares.com
*Vegetarian Shoes and Bags Lots of stuff here that I haven't seen elsewhere, including "ugg-style" boots, and some really pretty evening shoes. Also selling bags and a few cool belts, this site has as much selection for women than it does for men. www.vegetarianshoesandbags.com
*Veganline Here you can find a few funky boots and casuals for both men and women as well as wallets and belts, plus they have a vegan recipe section for those wishing to find a little bit more from a vegan shoe store. www.veganline.com
*Vegan Step Earth Friendly vegan shoes. Vegan Step specializes in carrying mens and women's vegan shoes of different styles such as boots, comfort casual, sandals, and dress shoes. www.veganstep.com
*Free Rangers With some of the most comfortable vegan shoes and accessories created especially for a totally animal free lifestyle, Freerangers in the UK are fully registered with the Vegan Society. Plus each pair of shoes is made to order. They also sell bags, belts, accessories and lotions for that something extra special. www.freerangers.co.uk
So no matter what type of shoes or non-leather accessories you are after if you try one of the above online stores you're sure to find something suitable for yourself or your vegan/vegetarian loved ones.
About the Author
Rebecca has worked in the vegetarian and vegan industry for years. She is the founder of http://www.VeganSecrets.com a portal with many interesting vegan and vegetarian books, articles, veg living tips and information on everything vegan, vegetarian and cruelty-free.