Our 14 Favourite Ethical Boots for Winter

Alice + Whittles favours transparency, ethical manufacturing practices and sustainable materials. They use rubber sourced from Forest Stewardship Council certified forests, so these environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically viable rainboots will keep your feet dry all year long! Find them in US sizes 6-12.

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NAE is a Portuguese footwear brand using innovative materials to create shoes with “No Animal Exploitation”. Their sustainable shoe materials include recycled PET from bottles, OEKO-TEX® certified microfibres, recycled car tyres, natural cork, recycled thermoplastic and even pineapple leaf fibre! Stomp around in style in these vegan boots made with ecological microfibre that are a total mood. Available in UK sizes 3-11.

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Christy Dawn is a minimalist showroom for vintage-inspired women’s clothing and footwear, locally made with surplus fabric. The brand rates ‘Great’, making it a fabulous boho option for your wardrobe. These gorgeous witchy Dawn boots are made with deadstock leather, available in US sizes 5-11.

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A pioneer of independent Australian design, Elk was founded in Melbourne in 2004. Elk creates bi-annual collections that are informed by a design ethos where simplicity and sustainability meet innovation.

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“Love Fashion, Think Organic, Be Responsible” are the maxims of LANIUS. The German brand uses eco-friendly materials, like GOTS certified cotton. All LANIUS facilities are SA8000 certified and it is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation. LANIUS' clothes are available in EU sizes 34-44.

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Fashion and sustainability can go together and Womsh is the Italian footwear brand that proves it. These PETA-approved vegan boots are the perfect combination of an urban and punk aesthetic and a responsible and caring ethics. They are available in EU sizes 35-41.

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Nisolo is an American brand that prioritizes living wages throughout its supply chains while also working to combat climate change. Made with water-resistant leather and a rubber sole that will grip just about any terrain, these are the ideal boots for hiking or running around town. Find them in US sizes 5-11.

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Coclico offers sustainable eco-friendly shoes conceived in New York and handcrafted in Spain. Its footwear is high-quality and long-lasting, and it even offsets its carbon footprint. It also knows its suppliers for all stages of production! The brand seeks high standards of ethical and environmental responsibility, and the result is a union of modern minimalism and traditional quality. The classic clog booties feature a flattering asymmetrical tilt and are made in sumptuous heavy suede in EU sizes 35-41.

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Good Guys creates cruelty-free shoes for women and men, founded and designed by Marion Hanania in Paris. Rock out ethically and sustainably with the Kate high heel cowgirl boots in black vegan leather! They are available in EU sizes 36-42.

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Shop Good Guys @ Immaculate Vegan.

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Will’s Vegan Store produces animal and human-friendly women’s and men’s footwear at affordable prices. These classic dock boots have been recreated 100% vegan and eco-friendly, in Ecolabel certified vegan suede made in Italy that meets OEKO-TEX® and REACH regulations. How cool is that?! US sizes 5-10 are available.

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Beyond Skin creates cruelty-free, luxury shoes and boots. The Mia vegan knee-high boots are set to be our new favourite go-to vegan boot for winter. Hand made in Spain with luxurious vegan faux leather in a vintage-inspired cognac shade, we love these boots with earthy tones and jeans or dressed up with a vintage dress. EU sizes 35-43 are available.

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RAFA creates retro-inspired women’s footwear handmade in LA, using vegan materials! We love these fun purple vegan boots. They’re perfect to add a pop of colour to our winter-grey outfits. RAFA shoes are available in US sizes 5-11.

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AERA is a US vegan luxury shoe brand, making footwear without the footprint. Its shoes are certified Vegan. The brand went to great lengths to ensure that all components are made from non-animal ingredients, yet still maintain the quality and style expected from a luxury shoe. Artisanally made in Veneto, Italy, the Steffy boots are the ultimate vegan low-heeled rock’n’roll boot! Find them in EU sizes 35-42.

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NOAH creates cruelty-free and 100% vegan shoes and accessories. This German’s brand high-quality and long-lasting shoes are hand-crafted in Italy, using a small proportion of eco-friendly material. We love this vegan elegant and timeless knee-high boot. Find them in EU sizes 35-42.

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Shop NOAH @ Immaculate Vegan.