Also known as a Dealer boot, the Chelsea boot is a timeless staple of men’s fashion.
These days, it seems like every other guy has a pair of Chelsea boots – and for good reason; they have a clean look, they’re easy to get on and off, and they’re versatile enough to be dressed up or down.
Traditionally, they’ve been made of leather or suede, but these days that’s not always the case – so if you’re vegan, you don’t have to miss out, you just have to know where to look.
Below we’ve compiled a list of 28 vegan Chelsea boots for men, ranging from Chelsea-style waterproof rain boots, to sleek vegan leather models, and everything in between.
Group 1 of 3 – Lower Price Points
These are the most affordable Chelsea/dealer boots on this list.
4. ALTERCORE – Lenton Vegan
Polish brand Altercore brings us chunky, robust take on the classic boot. Currently available in black.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- 2.5 cm sole height
- Made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- Altercore has assured us that these boots, and others marked on their site, are free from any and all ‘zoonotic products’
Where do they ship to?
- Ships internationally via Zibru
3. MÉDUSE – Jomnat Hemp
From French brand Méduse comes a PVC-based ankle height rain boot. Currently available in “Hemp” colour.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- Made with fair labour in France
How vegan are they?
- The Méduse team has assured us that they do not use any products of animal origin in their footwear
Where do they ship to?
- Méduse ships worldwide
2. V.GAN – Chilli Men’s Vegan Leather Chelsea Boots
From London-based V.Gan come these men’s Chelsea boots with a worn-in look, and subtle branding details.
The Chili is currently available in Black, Brown, or Tan.
Standout features:
- Lower-mid range price point
- Recycled nylon lining
How vegan are they?
- V.Gan is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived materials & ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- V.Gan ships worldwide
1. CALL IT SPRING – Alameda
From Canadian brand Call It Spring comes a chunky-soled modern take on the classic Chelsea boot. Made from 30% recycled mattresses, these boots are said to be extra comfortable.
Standout features:
- Affordable price point
- Made from 30% recycled mattresses
How vegan are they?
- Call It Spring is a PETA-approved brand, so all components of these Chelsea boots are guaranteed to be vegan-friendly
Where do they ship to?
- Call it Spring ships worldwide via international websites
Group 2 of 3 – Mid Range Prices
The boots in this grouping have more of a mid-range price point.
13. AHIMSA – Everyday Chelsea
Brazilian brand Ahimsa is a pioneer in the vegan footwear space, and actually make the shoes for a lot of other footwear brands in their own all-vegan factory in São Paulo.
Their Everyday Chelsea boots are designed to handle your daily grind with style and comfort, and are currently available in black or cognac.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Handmade in a vegan factory in Brazil
- Extremely light (weighs approx. 420 grams)
How vegan are they?
- Ahimsa is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived materials & ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Ahimsa ships worldwide
12. BLUNDSTONE – Original Vegan
A fresh take on this international icon, Blundstone’s fully vegan Chelsea boot combines comfort and durability with understated style. This boot has 15 five-star reviews (out of 15) on their website.
Currently available in black, grey, or brown.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- 15/15 five-star reviews on Blundstone’s website
How vegan are they?
- While not an entirely vegan brand, these boots are 100% vegan (down to the glues), as they are part of Blundstone’s PETA-approved line
Where do they ship to?
- Blundstone ships worldwide through regional websites
11. DR. MARTENS – Vegan 2976 Felix Chelsea Boots
Dr. Martens’s iconic Chelsea boot that’s been produce since the 70s – now in a vegan version. These vegan Chelseas are currently available in black with contrast stitching, and the signature Docs translucent sole.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
How vegan are they?
- Dr. Martens informed us that they have an agreement with suppliers that their vegan models will “not contain any materials or components which are derived from animals”
Where do they ship to?
- Dr. Martens ships worldwide, and has a strong international retail presence
10. FAIR – Chelsea Boots
Portuguese brand Fair brings us these sleek boots with some modern flair. Made from PVC-free Italian microfibre, with Neolite soles and an Oeko-Tex Certified microfibre lining, these boots are currently available in black.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- The brand told us, “FAIR is a vegan brand, therefore we do not use any product of animal origin, not even the glues/adhesives”
Where do they ship to?
- Fair ships worldwide
9. GRAND STEP SHOES – Victor Rubber Boot Schwarz
From German brand Grand Step Shoes comes this ankle rain boot based on the classic Chelsea boot. Made mostly from natural rubber, this boot currently comes in black.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made from 86% natural rubber
- Free from harmful plasticizers
- Made with fair labour in Slovakia
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Grand Step Shoes has assured us that these boots are vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Grand Step Shoes ships worldwide
8. MERRY PEOPLE – Bobbi Ankle Rain Boot
Australian brand Merry People has a widely popular Chelsea rain boot called Bobbi, and part of that popularity is that it’s available in almost two dozen different colours, including slate grey, alpine green, sky blue, and several others.
Another part of that popularity, and this might be important, is that the Bobbi has an average of 4.9 stars out of 14,645 reviews.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand (their socks have wool), Merry People say that, “Our boots do not use any animal products or byproducts and are 100% cruelty free and vegan-friendly”
Where do they ship to?
- Merry People ships worldwide
7. NAE VEGAN SHOES – Faber Boots
The Faber from Portuguese brand NAE is a Chelsea style boot, but with a rugged twist. Featuring a ridged sole and made with vegan suede, the Faber is currently available in brown or black.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Spain
How vegan are they?
- NAE Vegan Shoes is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- NAE ships worldwide
6. NAE VEGAN SHOES – Casian
Another entry from NAE, the Casian is men’s chelsea boots with wing tip brogue detailing and crafted from vegan leather. Currently available in black or brown.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Spain
How vegan are they?
- NAE Vegan Shoes is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- NAE ships worldwide
5. SORBAS – ’92V
From Berlin-based Sorbas comes the ‘92V, a retro take on the classic Chelsea boot. Currently available in black.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Serbia
- Natural rubber outsole
How vegan are they?
- While not a fully vegan brand, Sorbas has assured the Get it Vegan team that their vegan shoes “exclude all animal-derived materials… which also includes, for example, adhesives, glue etc..”
Where do they ship to?
- Sorbas ships worldwide
4. WILL’S – Chelsea Boots
Will’s Vegan Store is a London-based brand that tries to make their footwear (and all products) as environmentally-low impact as possible. The first of their many entries on this list are their classic Chelsea boots, which are delivered through their carbon-neutral supply chain in paper and cardboard packaging.
These boots are currently available in black, dark brown, or brown suede.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Certified carbon-neutral
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
3. WILL’S – Insulated Waterproof Chelsea Boots
Another entry from Will’s, these are a cold-weather take on the classic boot. Currently available in black or chestnut (brown).
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
- Certified carbon-neutral
- Keep your feet warm down to -22°C / -7.6°F
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
2. WILL’S – Vegan Continental Chelsea Boots
Yet another entry from Will’s are these Chelsea boots created with Ecolabel certified vegan suede made in Italy that meets Oeko Tex 100 and REACH regulations.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
- Certified carbon-neutral
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
1. WILL’S – Goodyear Welt
Our last entry from Will’s, these Goodyear Welt Chelsea Boots have gussets that have been cut to follow the sweeping lines of the heel and vamp, which taper to a stylish point.
They’re currently available in black or dark brown vegan suede.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
- Certified carbon-neutral
How vegan are they?
- Will’s is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Will’s ships worldwide
Group 3 of 3 – Higher Price Points
Last up is our selection of men’s vegan Chelsea boots with higher, and sometimes luxury, price points.
11. 8000KICKS – Crossover Hemp Chelsea
American brand 8000Kicks started by making ‘athleisure’ shoes, and is known for using hemp as the primary material in the uppers and insoles of their shoes. Their Crossover Hemp Chelsea brings this approach to a minimalist, water-repellent Chelsea boot.
The Crossover Hemp Chelsea is currently available in black, dark brown, or full black (black soles).
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Water repellant (PFC-free)
- Hemp insoles
- Made in Portugal with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not a certified brand, 8000Kicks claims that all of their footwear is “100% vegan”
Where do they ship to?
- 8000Kicks ships worldwide
10. BOHEMA – Dean Chelsea Boots
Simple, elegant, classy, and sustainability-focused. What’s not to love about Dean?
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Bomeha plants 2 trees with every pair purchased
- Made from Vegea grape leather
- Made in Poland with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not a certified vegan brand, Bohema assures us that all components of their footwear is 100% vegan
Where do they ship to?
- Bohema ships worldwide
9. BOHEMPIA – ROLA Barefoot Chelsea Shoes
Made by Prague-based Bohempia, the ROLA is a barefoot take on the Chelsea boot – a ‘zero-drop’ high-top sneaker version with a wide toe box.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made with fair labour in the EU
- Zero-drop, barefoot shoes
- Wide toe box
How vegan are they?
- Bohempia is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust that these sneaker boot Chelseas are fully vegan, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Bohempia ships worldwide
8. BRAVE GENTLEMAN – Lover Chelsea Boots
From fashion designer, author, material innovator, and vegan activist Joshua Katcher’s brand Brave Gentleman comes a refined and sleek Chelsea boot.
Standout features:
- Mid-range price point
- Supports Mercy for Animals with Every Purchase
How vegan are they?
- Brave Gentleman Founder Joshua Katcher has assured us that their products are 100% vegan
Where do they ship to?
- Brave Gentleman ships worldwide
7. MINUIT SUR TERRE – Taiga
French brand Minuit Sur Terre brings us these vegan suede Chelsea boots made mostly from recycled fabrics. Currently available in chocolate brown and black.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made with fair labour in Portugal
- Made mainly from recycled fabrics
How vegan are they?
- Minuit Sur Terre is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Minuit Sur Terre ships worldwide
6. NōSKIN – Signature Unisex Chelsea Boot
Designed in Melbourne and hand-constructed in an all-vegan factory in Brazil, this Chelsea boot from Australian brand Nōskin takes a classic design and re-invents it with modern materials and their signature thick sole.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
How vegan are they?
- Nōskin is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Nōskin ships worldwide
5. VEGETARIAN SHOES – Airseal Chelsea Town
British vegan footwear pioneer Vegetarian shoes brings us these hard-wearing “Docs-style” Chelsea boots. Their thick, grippy, and translucent soles are said to provide excellent shock absorption, comfort and insulation.
Currently available in black, smooth black (patent-esque), brown, and purple.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made in the UK with fair labour
How vegan are they?
- While not certified as a vegan brand, Vegetarian Shoes has assured us that all of their shoes are vegan-friendly (including dyes, glues, etc.)
Where do they ship to?
- Vegetarian Shoes ships worldwide
4. ZETTE SHOES – Raphael
Zette Shoes, the house brand of Vegan Style, brings us these Chelsea boots that feature a creeper-style outsole, to add a unique touch of edginess to your wardrobe.
The Raphael is currently available in black or brown.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
- Creeper style outsole
How vegan are they?
- Zette is a PETA-approved brand (by way of their parent company’s store, Vegan Style), so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Zette ships worldwide
3. ZETTE SHOES – ‘Sterling’ Wide-Fit (EEE)
Another entry from Zette, these Chelsea boots are from soft and supple vegan leather and offer a wider fit, so you can say goodbye to cramped toes and blisters in the name of style.
Currently available in brown or black.
Standout features:
- Upper-mid range price point
- Made in an all-vegan factory in Brazil
- Wide fit
How vegan are they?
- Zette is a PETA-approved brand (by way of their parent company’s store, Vegan Style), so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Zette ships worldwide
2. EMBASSY OF BRICKS & LOGS – London Chelsea
From German brand Embassy of Bricks and Logs comes a mod era-inspired, fashion-forward take on the classic boot.
Currently available in black with black, cream, or gum soles.
Standout features:
- Designer/luxury price point
- Made in Brazil in an all-vegan factory
- Natural rubber soles
How vegan are they?
- Embassy of Bricks & Logs is a PETA-approved brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Embassy of Bricks and Logs ships worldwide
1. VYOM LONDON – Obbligato
From English brand Vyom London come these versatile round-toe Chelsea boots made from Vegea (grape leather).
Currently available in black.
Standout features:
- Luxury/designer price point
- Handmade in Italy
- Made from grape leather
How vegan are they?
- Vyom London is a PETA-approved vegan brand, so you can trust these boots are 100% free from animal-derived ingredients, down to the glues
Where do they ship to?
- Vyom London ships worldwide
From classic brands like Blundstone and Dr. Martens, to Vegan-only brands like Will’s and Zette, a lot of players in the footwear space are making options for this popular boot.
What’s your favourite from the list above?
For women’s options, check out our guide on Women’s Vegan Chelsea Boots.
Tim is the Founder of Get it Vegan. A vegan for nearly 10 years, he spends his days learning about veganism and animal welfare issues. He enjoys finding vegan-friendly items and saying, "Look, this is vegan!!" to anyone who will listen.
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