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Any little girl would be delighted with these cute ballet flats in shiny-bright princess silver! Even better for vegan parents, they are made from soft faux leather and all man-made materials by Smartfit with their Tried and True technology.

There is a comfortable, adjustable  thin strap to keep the ballet flats on small feet and a pretty strap detailing around the trim finishing in a sweet bow. The insole is comfortably padded and the soles are light and flexible, so good for growing feet. The ballet flats are only available in the pewter color pictured and come in toddler sizes from 5 to 10. They cost $14.99 from Payless

A simple and classic design for girls, these Mary-Janes by Smartfit are made in synthetic leather so they are suitable for vegans… and also very affordable for everyone, when you need plain but stylish shoes for school.

The soles are lightweight, flexible and skid resistant and designed for comfort and plenty of wiggle room in the toes, so good for growing feet. The strap is adjustable with the silvertone buckle.

The Mary Janes are available in brown, black, black patent and white and come in youth sizes 10.5 through to 4.5. They cost $9.99 from Payless.

A casual pair of canvas oxfords is essential wear for leisurely summer days to keep feet cool and comfortable. These red oxfords are bright and light and sporty too, perfect for any summer activity that doesn’t require specialist footwear!

A quality canvas upper and woven laces, a padded insole and lightweight flexible outsole all combine for comfort. The materials are all either fabric, rubber or man-made materials, so the shoes are perfect for vegans.

The oxfords come in brown, green, brown plaid and grey as well as the red pictured, so if you prefer more sober shades there is plenty to choose from. Currently available in US men’s sizes from 6.5 to 10 they are from Payless and cost $29.99.

Not much to shout about on looks, but getting top scores on comfort, these Kalso Lazer-K Earth shoes are great all-purpose shoes, for anyone who works long hours on their feet or suffers from back or foot pain. They are also a good choice for vegans, being made from microfiber and other man-made materials.

Actually the looks aren’t that bad, unobtrusive rather than ugly and passing for a standard sneaker, so that they go with most informal outfits. They are lightweight and pack well, so they are great for travelers too.

Besides the khaki pictured they come in Chocolate and Black. They currently cost $69.99 in the sale on OnlineShoes down from the regular price of $109.95.

All the cool action style of Airwalk skate shoes, without the need for leather – these stylish men’s skates use faux leather in the upper, so that vegans can sport them without any animal-cruelty concerns.

The upper is made from quality synthetic leather with plenty of perforations for breathability. There is a padded collar for comfort, laces for the perfect fit, padded tongue and insole to cushion the foot and keep it comfortably however active you are. The sole is made from a non-marking , skid resistant rubber.

Currently available in this white/grey color pictured in sizes from 8 to 12 from Payless and costs $49.99.

When you’re looking for casual comfort and foot support, Merrells offer plenty of both. A sporty styled loafer these Merrells slip on and off easily and are perfect for wearing around the house or on errands and leisure activities.

They are made from a rugged canvas upper with the signature anatomical EVA footbed and air cushion heel and are totally vegan-friendly with no animal materials used. The mesh lining helps the breathability of the shoe and is treated with Aegis for anti-microbial protection and freshness.

This colorway is called Otter, but is also available in Aluminium (a light grey), Bracken (darker brown) or Black. Currently available in men’s US sizes 7 to 13 from Online shoes and is on sale at $54.99.

Good looking casual style is a given with these men’s boat oxfords from American Eagle by Payless. They are completely made from man-made materials with a faux suede upper and rubber outsole, so are completely suitable for vegans and animal-free. They have a breathable mesh lining for comfort and laces for a good fit.

There is enough detail in the stitching for interest but they have a restrained style to them that makes them perfect for everyday casual looks. This style is only available in brown and comes in US sizes from 6.5 through to 13.

Costs $34.99 from Payless.

Rough, tough and dangerous, or just rugged and prepared for anything, these are boots to take you places in the great outdoors. With a workaday distressed leather look finish, they are actually made from  a man-made synthetic leather, so vegans can get the look without the cruelty too.

With a thick rubber sole and chunky low heel these boots look good and comfortable, whatever your plans for the day. The buckles strap you in snugly and there is a side zipper for easy slipping on and off.

The distressed leather finish only comes in brown and is available from Chinese Laundry costing $69.99.

There is something about purple that is irresistible and in these elegant slingbacks even more so. Purple makes you feel like royalty, so no wonder it’s almost always in fashion.  These are smart enough for evening, comfortable enough for the office and stylish wherever you go.

With a 2 inch mid heel they give you just enough height without the agony of very high heels, so are a great choice when you need to be mobile and free. The upper is made from man-made faux suede and the sole is also man-made, so the shoe is totally vegan-friendly.

This style is also available in black, grey and navy if purple isn’t your color, and comes in US sizes 6 to 13.

Costs $55 from DesignerShoes.

Vegans looking for iconic Dr Marten style, without the downside of the traditional leather, are in luck. Dr Martens have brought out a completely animal-friendly model in synthetic leather that is supple and good quality and looks just like the original model.

This is the 8 eye boot to the ankles with the same sturdy sole, Z welt stitch and weather resistant durability that Dr Martens have always been famous for.

The footbed is cushioned as is the air-cushioned PVC sole, so these should make good comfortable and sturdy work boots…. or style statement, depending on your style!

Costs $124.95 from Online Shoes