Men’s boots have made huge strides in the past few years. Today, there are more cool men’s boots available than ever before that are stylish, durable, and cruelty-free. Plus, there’s a revolution happening on the materials front. Increasingly, we’re seeing innovative materials that are not only vegan, but eco-friendly as well.
If you like the look of leather but not the idea of wearing someone else’s skin on your feet, today you can find non-leather boots that break in and get better with age, just as the classic leather styles do. Or, if you like a more “plant-based” aesthetic, you can find cool men’s boots made with natural, sustainable materials like hemp. Today, you don’t have to compromise on style, quality, or your social values: the best men’s boots meet all of your criteria.
Chelsea Boots
1. Men’s Non-Leather Chelsea Boots by Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens’ boots are ultra-durable classics. When the company came out with a range of cruelty-free options, animal lovers everywhere rejoiced. Today, you’ll find vegan Dr. Martens in a wide range of colors, styles, and animal-friendly materials.
2. Men’s Black Chelsea Boot by Will’s Vegan Shoes
Will’s Vegan Shoes is a 100% vegan footwear brand that makes a variety of cool boots for men. Founder Will Green set out to create a brand that would be gentle on people, animals, and the planet. All of Will’s boots and shoes are made in ethical working conditions in Italy and Portugal. In addition, the company focuses on having a carbon neutral supply chain, as well as running completely carbon neutral production process. Whether you’re looking for a dress boot for work or hitting the town, or a rugged work boot, Will’s is a brand that’s worth checking out.
3. Men’s Chelsea Ankle Boot by Metrocharm
Metrocharm is a brand that offers a wide variety of men’s non-leather boots in both casual and dress styles. If you like the look of leather, but want to go cruelty-free on a budget, you’ll like Metrocharm. Their shoes come in at the $30 – $50 price range.
This style comes in black, brown, tan, navy blue, and gray.
Vegan Work Boots for Men
4. Men’s Dock Boots by Will’s Vegan Shoes
Another eco-friendly and ethical vegan boot by Will’s, these dock boots are made with premium microfiber vegan leather.
Available colors: chestnut brown, tan, and black
5. Will’s Men’s Rig Boots
With cushioned, non-crush down insoles, these rig boots are comfortable enough for all-day and evening wear. They’re made with breathable, Italian vegan leather and the soles are made with recycled rubber.
6. Japanese Industrial Safety Boots by Fugu
These Ninja-style Japanese boots by Fugu are pretty badass. While they’re comfortable and lightweight, they have a reinforced iron dome steel toe to protect your feet. They’re made with heavy, vegan-friendly canvas and come in a few different styles. Still need convincing? Go watch one of the recent Star Trek movies or the Hunger Games, and you’ll probably see some Fugus in action.Comes in ankle boot and tall styles. Colors: gray or black.
7. Native Men’s Alpine-Style Non-Leather Boots
Native is a 100% vegan footwear brand that offers a wide variety of styles of men’s boots and shoes. They utilize a low-emission manufacturing process, and their foam-injection molding process creates less waste than what it typical for the shoe industry. The materials used in their shoes are free of BPA, phthalates, formaldehyde, and other hazardous materials.
In addition, Native always ship their boots and shoes in recyclable packaging. Native shoes have a unique look, so you can choose to stand out from the crowd in some of their flashier colors or go with something more low key. They’re a brand that has something for everyone when it comes to casual, cruelty-free boots and shoes.
Available colors: black, white, red, and gray.
Vegan Steel Toe Boots
8. Steel Toe Vegan Muck Boots
These top-rate steel toe boots are 100% waterproof, with a 16″ shaft for extra protection. They’re rate for sub-65 °F weather, plus they have a breathable mesh lining that wicks away moisture when it’s warmer outside. They have a certified steel toe to protect your feet from impacts from above.
These steel toe rubber boots by Bogs have slip-resistant legged outsole. The shaft measures 14.25″ from the arch, given extra protection to keep your feet warm and dry.
Vegan Combat Boots
10. Dr. Martens Vegan Leather Classic Combat Boots
11. Vegan Constellation Combat Boots
The sky’s the limit with these cool constellation combat boots. The design is printed on tough nylon canvas. They have a breathable foam insole that is will keep your feet cool and dry. Check out Voideine’s Etsy store to see a few more styles.
Chukka Boots and Desert Boots
12. Bourgeois Boheme Men’s Black Vegan Leather Chukka Boots
Bourgeois Boheme (sometimes referred to as “BoBo”) is a sustainably-focused shoe company that is breaking new ground by using with Earth-friendly materials like Piñatex™. They also use plant-based polymers that are derived from natural, renewable sources, such as grains and seeds instead of from petrochemicals. Their boots are made with PVC-free faux leather and microfiber. (PVC, which stands for polyvinyl chloride, is a material like polyurethane, that uses unhealthy chemicals in its production.)
13. Eco-Friendly Non-Leather Desert Boot by Bourgeois Boheme
14. Sustainable Hemp Desert Boot by Risorse Future
Risorse Future is an Italian vegan footwear designer that puts an emphasis on creating eco-friendly, sustainable shoes. They offer a number of styles of boots and shoes that are made with plant-based materials, including hemp and cotton. Their name translated into English means “Resources” and “Future,” which defines their sustainable design philosophy.
These cool, 100% vegan, sustainable desert boots are made with hemp and have a cotton lining. The sole is made with natural rubber. They are sustainably made in Italy.
15. Ahimsa Sustainable Vegan Chukka Boots
Ahimsa is an artisanal Brazilian shoemaker that only makes shoes that are cruelty-free, and they put a special emphasis on producing shoes sustainably. Ahimsa’s mission is to respect all forms of life and inspire conscious behavior.
Their end goal is “to have a more conscious society, one day completely free of cruelty.” Ahimsa’s shoes are all made in the company’s own factory. They chose not to outsource so they could ensure that workers would be treated well and make a fair wage. Their men’s vegan boots are all handmade. They also use water-based adhesives in all of their shoes.
16. Ethical Vegan Leather Desert Boot by Will’s Vegan Shoes
17. Casual Faux Suede Lace Up Boots
Comes in black, navy blue, taupe, and brown.
18. Men’s Faux Suede Wing Tip Desert Boots by Alberto Fellini
Back in the day, when it was really hard to find stylish men’s vegan boots, there was Alberto Fellini. This is a brand that’s been around for decades, offering a wide variety of cool men’s boots and shoes in manmade materials.
Whether you’re looking for a vegan suede desert boot or a non-leather western-style dress boot, Alberto Fellini will have you covered, and at prices that are easy on your wallet.
19. Handmade Men’s Faux Suede Chukka Boots
These handmade vegan chukka boots are made with faux suede and fabric. The fabric upper is hand painted with an Africa-inspired motif. These boots are made to order. Just visit 2Woo’s Etsy store for more info.
Price: $83.57
Motorcycle Boots
20. Men’s Non-Leather Biker Boots by Will’s Vegan Shoes
21. Men’s Fashionable Vegan Leather Motorcycle Boots
These stylish men’s boots by Polar Fox are made with breathable, syntheticvegan leather. Belts and buckles at the ankle and shaft complete the look.
Available colors: brown and black
Men’s Snow Boots and Winter Boots
22. Kamik Waterproof Snow Boot with Bungee Cord
These winter boots by Kamik have a waterproof textile upper and slip-resistant rubber soles. Bungee cords let you tighten the boot for a closer fit. They also have a removable liner.
23. Vegan Greenbay Winter Boot by Kamik
Another style by Kamik, this boot has a bungee cord drawstring closure at the top and an ankle belt to ensure a snug fit. They’re made with waterproof nylon uppers and a heavy duty rubber sole. The shaft measures 13″ from the arch.
Available colors: black and gray
24. Kamik Rubber Boots 
These knee-high waterproof rubber boots for men are rated for sub-40-degree Fahrenheit temperatures. They’ve got a removable thermal liner and an adjustable snow collar. The shaft measures approximately 13″ from arch and the heel is 1.25″.
Available colors: black and gray
25. Sanuk Men’s Puff Ankle Boots
Famous for their skate shoes and hemp shoes, Sanuk now makes these super comfortable Puff N Chill boots. These ankle boots are great for a day after snowboarding, surfing, or hiking.
Colors: tan, dark oiive, and black<
26. Padded Men’s Winter Ankle Boots
Great for after snowboarding, skiing, or just walking around town, these padded ankle boots by Mishansha come in a couple of different styles and a variety of colors. They’re water-resistant and have a faux fur lining.
These boots come in a wide variety of colors, including blue, brown, black, purple, yellow, and red.
Rain Boots for Men
27. Bogs Men’s Rubber Rain Boots
Bogs makes a variety of high-quality waterproof boots. These pull-on rubber rain boots have handy side handles and the shaft measure 12.75″ from the arch. Plus, they have a molded EVA foot bed and a removable insole.
28. Men’s Chelsea Rain Boot by Bogs
These ankle boot rain boots have a shaft that measures 5.5″ from the arch.
Available colors: black, dark brown, dark olive green, and gray
29. Kamik Men’s Larslo Boots
Similar in style to the Bogs, these vulvanized rubber boots by Kamik are ideal for cold, rainy days and evenings. They have niterays reflective binding as an extra safety feature.
30. Hunter Men’s Classic Rubber Boots
Hunter makes classic, high quality rubber boots for men in a few different styles.
Available colors: black, brown, and navy blue
31. Native Waterproof Chelsea Boots
Another vegan boot by Naitve, these slip-on Chelsea-style rain boots will keep your feet dry and your comfortable all day long.
Available colors: black, olive green, and gray; and both white and black outsole rims
Men’s Vegan Duck Boots
32. Vegan Leather Men’s Duck Boots by J Sport by Jambu
If you like duck boots, but don’t want to wear real leather, check out these vegan duck boots by J Sport. They have a faux leather upper and partially recycled rubber outsole, plus a memory foam insole.
33. Lugz No Leather Duck Boots for Men
These men’s vegan duck boots have a faux leather Durabrush upper.
Available colors: black, brown, and cognac brown
34. Sperry Men’s Heavy Nylon and Rubber Duck Boots
Sperry makes high-quality men’s boots and shoes in classic styles.
Available colors: black and greenish-brown
Men’s Vegan Western Boots and Cowboy Boots
35. Roper Faux Leather Boots
36. Alberto Fellini Western Style Ankle Boots
Men’s Vegan Dress Boots
37. Ahimsa Men’s Ethical Microfiber Lace Up Boots
Available colors: black and cognac brown
38. Men’s Non-Leather Lace Boot by Metrocharm
Available colors: black, dark brown, brown, and tan
Men’s Casual Boots
39. Men’s Casual Fold Over Canvas Boot
These cool men’s boots by Palladium are made with heavy 20 oz. cotton canvas. They have EVA-cushioned insoles and flexible rubber soles with plenty of grip. Wear them folded over or up.
Available colors: white, tan, gray brown, blue, and black
40. Men’s Chestnut Lace Up Boots by Will’s
41. Nautica Men’s Vegan Leather Derby Boots
Lightweight and comfortable, these non-leather lace up boots by Nautica will go with almost anything in your wardrobe.
Available colors: dark brown, reddish brown, and black