Vegan kids shoes are ones which do not contain leather or animal based glues. Ideally they are made under good labour conditions, and with sustainable fabrics.  For example, they could use fake leather made from urban plant waste.  Vegan children's clothes avoid wool fabrics and feather down fillings.  It is not always easy to tell.

 

Babies and children typically grow out of their clothes very quickly, so there is a lot of choice in second hand shops, try: Revivo*, Oxfam Online*, Preloved*, Vinted*, eBay*, YoungPlanet, Olio, Freecycle + alternatives, Trash nothing, Gumtree, Depop, Local council and NCT nearly new clothes and nappy sales, Local Facebook groups or special interest, such as the Nappy Lady Buying and Selling group.

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Types of shoes:

 

Toddler vegan shoes

Vegan first walker shoes for baby. Shoes are only necessary when a baby learns to walk.  Prior to this people use them for aesthetic reasons.  We managed to get on the feet, and keep on the feet: ankle welly boots, moccasins, plimsolls.  There was a short period when baby struggled with shoes and preferred to be barefoot. They can now wear anything, preferring barefoot shoes.

Shoes: Veo*, M&S, 

Grippy socks: are handy inside for little ones who have just learnt to walk or crawl. We also send them to nursery, where they like children to have slippers. Ethical Superstore*, Frugi*

Welly boots: We found ankle length welly boots are possible to both put on the foot and then stay there.  At first they wouldn't go on, but Baby Vegan seems to have learnt how to hold their foot to help us now.  At first Baby Vegan had some trouble walking, but got the hang of it.  One fell off when Baby Vegan was in their carrier, probably on the bus.

Moccasin slipper socks: Thick socks with a firmer, grippier sole.  Ours mostly stay on the baby, but did need adjustment occasionally when the foot falls off the sole. Kidly*, 

Play shoes: Soft, waterproof socks which tie with a strap. I have witnessed toddlers walking in these. eBay*, 

 

School vegan shoes

A selection of black, non-leather footwear for school or funerals.  There is a Facebook group for vegan school shoes UK.  You can buy school uniforms from Ethical Superstore*.

Veo*, Veo*, Schu*, Startrite Shoes*, M&S*,  Wills Vegan Shoes*, Happy Little Soles, Young Soles, Freet.

 

Plimsoles/ canvas shoes

Schu*, M&S*, Toms, Asda. 

 

Barefoot vegan kids shoes

Comfortable shoes which let your foot move and feel the ground. My child wears the easy-to-slip-on velcro shoes most days. Vivobarefoot*, Revivo*, Freet, Happy Little Soles​. 

 

Shoes for vegan kids

Smarter styles: Veo*, Schu*, Nonon*, Wills Vegan Store*, Young Soles

 

Boots for vegan children

Synthetic, waterproof wellies, walking boots, snow boots and Chelsea boots for outdoors.  Welly boots are a must for our vegan toddler.  They love puddles, and we keep a few pairs to alternate when drenched. Veo*, Schu*, , M&S*

 

Welly boots

Go Outdoors*, Schu*, M&S*, Evercreatures, 

 

Walking boots

Go Outdoors*, 

 

Trainers for vegan kids

Plimsolls, sneakers and trainers.  Comfortable, casual vegan kid's shoes for home, outside, or school P.E. lessons. Vivobarefoot*, Revivo*, M&S*, Kidly*, Freet, Happy Little Soles​, 

 

Sandals for vegan children

Vegan children's shoes for sunny days. Schu*, M&S*, Crocs, Young Soles, Happy Little Soles

 

Slippers for vegan kids

Slippers and slipper socks. M&S*, 

 

Clothes

Vegan children's coats, gloves, and baby clothes.