Many of following brands are certified as 100% vegan* by either The Vegan Society or by PETA – meaning none of their footwear contains any animal-based materials, ingredients or by-products, right down to the glues (these certifications mean suppliers for these brands have to sign legal statement of assurance forms guaranteeing that no materials or ingredients are of animal origin).

Other brands on this list are likely to be vegan (as well as cruelty-free), as they’ve told us directly, or by way of their public-facing materials, that their footwear doesn’t contain any animal derived materials or ingredients, including in the glues.

Pro Tip: Just because a brand isn’t certified, doesn’t mean it isn’t vegan – brands on this list might be actively pursuing certification, or might choose not to for a variety of reasons, such as the costs involved, which can be prohibitive.