Vegan Shoes That Take the Cake

by Annie Hartnett · 2010-03-02 15:00:00 UTC
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Over the past weekend, I went to the vegan bakery Sticky Fingers in Washington, D.C. Cupcakes are big in the vegan world (with Babycakes in NYC and L.A., and the sweet little cookbook Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World), so it was no shock to me that the cupcake was delicious. The bakery was packed, so I cleverly took the opportunity to continue my eternal quest for the perfect pair of vegan shoes.

I spotted many leather-free clad feet under the tables, but I was still disappointed. The styles I saw where all what my mother would call "sensible shoes," and I'm more the "nonsensical" type.

I believe in what you are saying, Tom, and I admire your use of recycled products, Simple. But I want to wear stilettos, ballet flats, ankle booties. I'm not buying house slippers to wear outside. I resent being expected to dress like a hippie just because I'm a yoga-practicing, peace-loving vegan with a taste for kombucha tea.

So what's a vegan girly girl to do? Te Cesan went under, and Natalie Portman's vegan line for them consisted of boring strappy heels fit only for high school prom. Then there's Stella McCartney and OlsenHaus. Their lines are vegan shoe gold. Unfortunately, most of Stella McCartney's designs cost almost 800 dollars. OlsenHaus's shoes are a bit more affordable, with shoes priced between 150 and 250 dollars. Some of their shoes are made from recycled televisions! Still, I'm not sure it's responsible to spend that much on footwear.

So I continue my search for vegan shoes that won't cost me, or the animals, an arm and a leg. In my online hunt for cruelty-free fashion, I've found some great vegan shoes at Modcloth, Lulu's and Free People. And there are styles for both men and women at Mooshoes and Alternative Outfitters.

If you have more recommendations on where to find vegan shoes, please let us know in the comments.

Photocredit: Clever Cupcakes

Annie Hartnett is a writer and animal advocate who has worked for several wildlife rehabilitation centers and environmental programs.
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