Yesterday I was eating breakfast and saw an Instagram message pop up on my phone. One of my readers was asking if I had any recommendations for vegan slippers, because she was buying a gift for her husband and wanted to find a cruelty-free option. I thought I’d spend two minutes looking for the names of brands I’d bought from before, but it ended up taking over my whole afternoon yesterday and much of the day today!
Not only were the companies I bought from before no longer vegan (or unwilling to confirm), but I also found a whole lot of other misleading, confusing products out there. Most notably, I found quite a few items categorized as “vegan” that clearly contained wool (click here for my post on why I don’t wear wool). Fortunately I did finally find a few options for both men and women, and I’m finding more and more by the day!
Please note, only some of these slippers come from 100% vegan companies (if so, they are labeled as such), so if you head over to their websites for other styles, be sure to read all the materials lists!
*I do have affiliate relationships with some of the retailers listed in this post; if you make a purchase through my links, I may make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I donate 10% of any commissions to animal rescues!
** Updated for 2020! **
WOMEN
Birdies Luxury Vegan Slippers
Stop what you’re doing and listen up- these Birdies luxury slippers are gorgeous. Birdies was founded by two women who were tired of all the unfashionable slippers on the market, so they decided to design their own. They’re very conscious about the demand for vegan options, so they make it extremely easy to find animal-friendly styles!
Shop vegan slippers at Birdies.
Pawj California Vegan Slippers (100% Vegan Brand)
**Use code “THETREEKISSER” for 10% OFF your Pawj order!**
Pawj is a vegan luxury footwear brand out of Southern California. They first became known for making animal-friendly alternatives to Ugg-style boots. Fortunately, they also make cozy slippers! I own two pairs of their boots and one pair of slippers, and I’m completely obsessed. Pawj boots and slippers are pretty much the only footwear I wear during the winter, both inside the house and out.
Shop vegan slippers at Pawj Online or Amazon.
***USE CODE “THETREEKISSER” FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER FROM PAWJ!!***
Pottery Barn Vegan Slippers
Look who’s getting into the animal-friendly slippers game: Pottery Barn! I was so happy the other day to stumble upon a Pottery Barn ad that depicted these faux fur booties. A quick peek at their site revealed a wide variety of cruelty-free options for both men and women! I suspect the selection will change over the time, but for now, the options are affordable and cover a wide range of styles.
Shop vegan slippers (and matching robes!) at Pottery Barn.
TOMS Vegan Slippers
We all know what to expect from Toms, so I won’t go into too much detail! For those who don’t know, every pair of Toms shoes purchased sends a pair of shoes to a child in need. Many of their newly released options for 2020 are vegan! Toms shoes and slippers are reliably high quality, so you can feel confident purchasing them online.
Toms always has a dedicated vegan section on their website, but for some reason it often excludes their slippers! So, I recommend going straight to the slippers section and just double checking materials before checkout.
Shop vegan slippers at TOMS.
Freewaters Vegan Slippers
I’m a huge fan of Freewaters and the work they do to heal our planet! Not only do they sell animal-friendly slippers each year, but they also use a portion of their sales to fund clean water initiatives in Haiti, Kenya, and the Philippines! Last year, I actually bought a pair of the Chloe Slippers for myself and the Jeffrey slippers for my husband, and we’re both still wearing them regularly!
Shop vegan slippers at Zappos or Freewaters.
Everlane Vegan Slippers
Everlane specializes in ethically made, sustainably sourced apparel, and this year they’ve launched vegan slippers! Described as, “a duvet for your feet”, the ReNew Slipper is made almost entirely from recycled materials! This slipper is currently available in four colors. Please note, Everlane’s slipper boot is NOT vegan.
Shop vegan slippers at Everlane.
ASOS Vegan Slippers
ASOS is a large online retailer with consistently affordable prices. They don’t technically have a vegan section, but they do have a leather vs. non-leather filter for many of their footwear sections. ASOS does carry non-vegan options too (unfortunately they carry Uggs, which are definitely not vegan), but the selection of cruelty-free slippers is usually pretty substantial! They add new options often, so be sure to check back frequently.
Shop vegan slippers at ASOS.
Isotoner Vegan Slippers
Isotoner is one of the leading manufacturers of slippers and gloves, so I’m thrilled to see how many vegan options they have! They don’t clearly label their slippers as vegan. However, you can scan the materials lists pretty quickly under the “Details & Care” tab. Most of their styles are made with microsuede (which is not real suede!), faux wool (not real wool!), microterry, rubber, and knit fabrics. Just keep an eye out for the occasional leather (especially on the bootie styles) or real wool, though it only shows up in a few of their slippers.
Shop vegan slippers at Amazon or Macy’s.
MEN
Pawj California
Pawj is a vegan luxury footwear brand out of Southern California. Their fans know them primarily for making animal-friendly alternatives to Ugg-style boots. Fortunately, they also make cozy slippers for men and women! I absolutely love their boots and slippers that I own! Pawj boots and slippers are pretty much the only footwear I wear during the winter, both inside the house and out.
Shop vegan boots and slippers at Pawj.
***USE CODE “THETREEKISSER” FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER FROM PAWJ!!***
NAOT Vegan Slippers
NAOT has been making shoes since 1942, so they know a thing or too! Fortunately, they’re very clear about specifying which of their styles are vegan. They only make one pair of men’s slippers, shown here, but fortunately they don’t contain any animal products! Yes, that includes the faux leather patch. This style, the “Men’s Laze”, is available in three colors.
Shop NAOT vegan slippers at Zappos.
Pottery Barn Vegan Slippers
Look who’s getting into the vegan slippers game: Pottery Barn! I was so happy the other day to stumble upon a Pottery Barn ad that depicted these faux fur booties. A quick peek at their site revealed a wide variety of cruelty-free options for both men and women! I suspect the selection will change over the time, but for now, the options are affordable and cover a wide range of styles.
Shop vegan slippers (and matching robes!) at Pottery Barn.
Freewaters Vegan Slippers
I’m a huge fan of Freewaters and the work they do to heal our planet! Not only do they sell animal-friendly slippers each year, but they also use a portion of their sales to fund clean water initiatives in Haiti, Kenya, and the Philippines! Last year, I actually bought a pair of the Chloe Slippers for myself and the Jeffrey slippers for my husband, and we’re both still wearing them regularly!
Shop animal-friendly slippers at Zappos or Freewaters.
TOMS Vegan Slippers
The faux shearling lining is what seals in the coziness for these cozy slippers. They don’t always label the men’s styles as vegan, so you’ll have to double check the product description. At the current moment (Nov 15, 2020), it looks like ALL of the TOMS mens’ slippers are vegan. However, they may still add new styles this season. Therefore, it’s still best to double check! As with all Toms shoes, buying a pair sends a pair of shoes to a child in need.
Shop vegan slippers at TOMS.
Sanuk Vegan Slippers
Almost all of the 2020 men’s Sanuk slippers are vegan! Sanuk does have a vegan section on their website, but it seems they’re still working through some kinks in the system, since they have quite a few vegan options that aren’t even listed on the vegan page! I recommend going straight to the slippers page, and just double checking materials before purchase.
Shop vegan slippers at: Amazon or Sanuk.
KEEN Howser Slippers II
I know these aren’t our idea of cozy Christmas morning slip ons! I included them because of how much my husband loves his Keen hiking sandals. Described to be, “like a sleeping bag for your foot,” Keen slipper soles use a blend of recycled polyurethane, cork, and memory foam to provide the utmost comfort. Despite the warm, welcoming microfleece lining that makes it a “slipper”, you can still wear them about town if need be. *Update: This is one of very few styles that has continued to be available every year when I check this slipper guide (currently doing so in 2020), so customers must be loving it!)
Shop animal-friendly slippers at KEEN or Amazon.
That’s what I’ve found thus far! If you know of any cruelty-free slippers, please feel free to link to them in the comments! Extra points if they’re environmentally conscious…that’s been tricky to find.
As always, thank you for leaving animals out of your wardrobe and letting them keep the skin they’re in!
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Thanks! Great post, and super helpful.
Thank you for making my shopping for my boyfriend’s gift a breeze! Although, putting the women’s slippers at the top has me tempted to shop for myself too 😉
Yay! So glad it was helpful! Hope you decided to treat yourself as well 🙂 (I love them all, but the Pawj ones are my personal favorites these days)
What about Totes? 12.99 with memory foam beds.
I’ve recently added Vegan felt slippers and kits to make your own to my little business. The felt is 100% recycled drinks bottles and WAAAy softer than that sounds! I’d love it if you could mention them. I make in my home workshop in England and ship worldwide.
https://joestoes.co.uk/collections/slipper-kits-in-uk-sizes/products/joes-toes-complete-felt-slipper-kit-vegan-edition
You refer to Meghan Markle as Princes Megan Markle – she is NOT a princess! She is known only as the Duchess of Sussex.
TOMS is anti-choice and anti-lgbtq.
Seriously Sam? How can you love one and not the other? 😳
How can you be a vegan and support the murder of unborn children???