Vegan skate shoes

[yourfuckingdad]

These Accels say they have "animal-friendly materials"

https://esskateboarding.com/products/accel-navy-grey-5101000215-407?variant=44652090622149

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

These Accels say they have "animal-friendly materials"

https://esskateboarding.com/products/accel-navy-grey-5101000215-407?variant=44652090622149

cool that they aren't those ugly puffy shits!

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Maybe this one was common knowledge but looks like etnies will give us a vegan Sal:
https://www.vhsmag.com/lookbook/etnies-fw-2025/
Still think those snakes look better, anyone skated them?

[Sloppy Krooks]

A vegan Sal would take me right back to ‘94. That’s tempting.


But then I might have to but the bottom hem off my big boys, let them fray , and find a ring-neck tee.
I don’t have much hair up there anymore, maybe I can bleach my beard…

[kneebone]

Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

[The real veganshawn]

Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

Says suede on it and doesn't come up under animal friendly

[kneebone]

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Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

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Says suede on it and doesn't come up under animal friendly

Saw that, but it’s amongst all the other “new arrivals” from that same catalog and it’s the exact same colorway aside from the gum bottom. Plus it just has that flat monotone black look that the synth suede has.

[The real veganshawn]

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Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

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Says suede on it and doesn't come up under animal friendly

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Saw that, but it’s amongst all the other “new arrivals” from that same catalog and it’s the exact same colorway aside from the gum bottom. Plus it just has that flat monotone black look that the synth suede has.

I'll email them

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

no white/ gum sole is probably a deal breaker for me...
So has anyone skated the snakes?

[fakiefs180]

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Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

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no white/ gum sole is probably a deal breaker for me...
So has anyone skated the snakes?

I tried the vegan black gum snakes. There is just a egg crate midsole and the sides felt a bit floppy to me. But if you are looking for a flexible and thin cupsole, these can be good. But I haven't actually skated them, just wore them around a bit.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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Looks like the vegan Sal is already available via Etnies. They changed the sole from white/gum in the catalog pics to all-white  for production, which is a bummer.
https://etnies.com/products/sal-23-black-4102000155-001?variant=52188161835376

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no white/ gum sole is probably a deal breaker for me...
So has anyone skated the snakes?

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I tried the vegan black gum snakes. There is just a egg crate midsole and the sides felt a bit floppy to me. But if you are looking for a flexible and thin cupsole, these can be good. But I haven't actually skated them, just wore them around a bit.

thanks for that! I like structure in my cups so maybe not… great looking shoe though

[kneebone]

Confirmed gum soles and synthetic materials on the Sals in question

[The real veganshawn]

Confirmed gum soles and synthetic materials on the Sals in question

Thank you

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Thank you @kneebone, always working for the cause! What NB# model is rothdigga saying that made a custom vegan version of in that thread? The 933?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

My local has the synth Sals so I might go and try them on, do you give them a go @kneebone ?

[kneebone]

I returned them. Similar to the OG-1s the puff was a little too much and they fit too snug. Mayyyybe if they made a 12.5 I’d reconsider

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I returned them. Similar to the OG-1s the puff was a little too much and they fit too snug. Mayyyybe if they made a 12.5 I’d reconsider

damn, that sucks cuz those are the two models that I'm really thinking about at the moment, I keep forgetting I have some KSL G6s on ice though so I should burn through them first. Also tried on some of these the other day: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/revestore/art25eal-ii-vwh/?variantId=20250706107
and should probably just cop them because a) they are local, b) they have a mid sole and c) they are wide in the toe box

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

@kneebone was right, Sal’s are very stubby at true to size!
But did heretics work for you tts?

[kneebone]

@kneebone was right, Sal’s are very stubby at true to size!
But did heretics work for you tts?

The heretics are perfect (if even a little roomy) at my usual size

[kneebone]

Looks like we've got a vegan version of the Skate Old Skool, finally

https://www.vans.com/en-us/p/shoes/icons/old-skool-5205/skate-old-skool-shoe-VN000EDNBJB

[FrAnKenFrEd]

None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

[yourfuckingdad]

None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

The only skateable ones are the synthetic Crickets and Grasshoppers. I got the Crickets and I like them but haven't been able to skate for a while due to an injury. They feel good. It's weird to have such a thin tongue on a thic shoe like that, makes it so you have to commando lace them.

[sweet son of a bitch]

None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

No it’s not 93 & no one should be wearing sole tech neither.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

I’m feeling them, they aren’t exactly cheap though. They almost hit the ball out of the park with the wax canvas/ synth grasshoppers but the little red hits turned me off…

[Chalupa]

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None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

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No it’s not 93 & no one should be wearing sole tech neither.

IPATH came out in '99.

Edit:
You guys also have a Sk8-Hi, since the jazz stripe is denim and the interior is cloth.

[The real veganshawn]

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None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

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No it’s not 93 & no one should be wearing sole tech neither.

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IPATH came out in '99.

Edit:
You guys also have a Sk8-Hi, since the jazz stripe is denim and the interior is cloth.

Nice

[FrAnKenFrEd]

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None of you feeling the iPath vegan offerings?

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I’m feeling them, they aren’t exactly cheap though. They almost hit the ball out of the park with the wax canvas/ synth grasshoppers but the little red hits turned me off…

For sure. I got them in the BF sales along with the Hemp/ Synth Cats. Really comfy and well made shoes. I'll put up with the red accent but will likely pull those silly little stars off. Well worth it, if you can get a deal.

[PuffinMuffin]

Slow day at work today so I made a list of vegan/synth shoes currently avialible for purchase. Some out are out of production but still floating around. I think I got everything, but feel free to add anything I missed

Adidas:
Samba ADV / OG - Orchard skateshop colab - Recycled synthetic leather
Adiease - Canvas colorways - Basic skate shoe
Daily 3.0 - Canvas only
Daily 4.0 - Canvas only

Axion:
Majik - Rubber, lots and lots of rubber - Can be found cheap from liquidators, dead brand

C1RCA:
AL 50 - Black/Gum; Black/Black synthetic

Cariuma:
Vallely Pro - Proprietary vegan suede; Cordura - 2.5x more resistant than animal suede (allegedly)
Catiba Pro / Pro 2.0 - Canvas - cork insole
Luan Pro - Canvas version - ugly logo

ClearWeather:
Kenny Anderson Sig - Hemp/cotton blend upper

Converse:
Chuck Taylor All Star Pro - Rubber-backed canvas (Low; Mid; High) - Kenny Anderson vegan line
Louie Lopez Pro - OX Blue White Canvas - feels like cupsole support in a vulc shoe
CTAS Mid Pro - Canvas models - rubber-backed canvas

DC Shoes:
Manual - 100% vegan friendly canvas
Manual Slip-On - Canvas (Laceless)
Special Editions - Burgerlords Collab; Coffee Yarn (recycled grounds)

Emerica:
Romero Laced - Canvas/synthetic versions
Wino G6 / Slip-On - Canvas versions - G6 polyurethane insole
Heritic - Synthetic suede - Cupsole construction
Cadence - Synthetic suede/canvas mix
Low Vulc - All-synthetic build - Vulcanized construction
Figgy G6 - Grey upper, white midsole with gum outsole
Winkowski - White canvas model - Hidden stash pocket
OG-1 - (grey light grey)

éS:
Accel (OG & Slim) - Synthetic suede versions (Navy/Grey; Black/White)
Muska - Tan/Green synthetic action nubuck - Hidden stash pocket
Quattro - Synthetic leather/canvas (White/Grey/Red), All White
Silo SC - Synthetic nuback/mesh (Black/White)
Two Nine 8 - Synth leather - Heritage reissue
Sophisto - Canvas with faux-leather accents - Mid-top design
Stylus Mid - Canvas (Muckmouth collaboration)
Swift 2.0 - (dark grey light grey)

Etnies:
Marana Michelin - Synthetic upper; look for vegan colorways (e.g. Hippy / TFTF) - Fused toe cap; Michelin rubber outsole
Joslin Michelin - Roots vegan build - Pro model with Michelin outsole
Jameson 2 Eco - Recycled plastic/canvas upper - 20% recycled rubber outsole
Scout - Mesh/synthetic upper - STI Evolution Foam
Windrow - Select synthetic nubuck vegan colorways
Fader - Synthetic nubuck/canvas construction
Sal 23 - Synthetic suede upper - Reissued pro model
Kingpin - Black/Green/Gum colorway only
MC Rap Hi - Vegan versions available
Barge LS - Hemp version
Andy Anderson - White/Grey vegan colorway - Hideous, looks like a triathlon shoe
Snakes - Black/gum only - Ventilated the whole way around the shoe

Fallen:
Patriot - Synthetic PU upper - FLX technology
The Goat - Vegan canvas or synthetic versions
Trooper - Vegan synthetic versions

Globe:
Goodstock - Canvas - Super-V outsole
Tilt - Synthetic - Strobo Cupsole; Shockbed Nitrolite
Sabre - Synthetic - Tongue-to-collar design
Fusion - Synthetic - Ollie Tech reinforcement
GS / GS Chukka - Synthetic leather - Shockbed insoles
Encore-2 - Synthetic - Triple-stitched toe cap
Motley - Black hemp version
Los Angered II - Organic white high-top

iPath:
Cricket - Olive Waxed Hemp - Stash pocket in tongue
Cats - Black Raw Edge Hemp - Stash pocket in tongue

Hours Is Yours:
Callio S77 - Black canvas slip-on

Lakai:
Cambridge - Slate Canvas vegan colorways - PARA-MOUNT outsole; DELUX-LITE insoles
Newport - Slate Canvas version - Breathable tongue
Griffin - Canvas versions
Manchester - Canvas versions

Last Resort AB:
VM001 (Lo & Hi) - 100% Canvas - Hidden rubber reinforcements
VM003 (Lo & Hi) - Canvas - Minimalist design

New Balance:
NM440 v1 and v2 - Synthetic suede/mesh (e.g. Black/Green; Dark Camo) - REVlite midsole
NM212 - Vulcanized canvas versions
NM213 - Samarria Brevard signature (dual-layer synthetic)
NM255 - Franky Villani full canvas colorway
NM272 - Just the black and gum (SYN) is a fully synthetic, the rest have animal products

Nike SB:
The Nyjah 1/2/3/4 are all vegan - All-rubber/plastic build synthetic exoskeleton
Zoom Janoski OG+ - Canvas versions - Classic model
Chron 2 - Heavy-duty canvas - Vulcanized
Zoom Blazer Low - Nike SB x Doyenne Blazer Low (coconut milk)
Check - All-canvas construction

Reebok:
Reebok x Dime Club C - Silver Metallic colorway - extra added toe material
Club C 85 - several colorways

Servant:
Dagon - 4Skin Tech (really?) microfiber upper

State:
Elgin - Denim/Canvas vegan colorways
Bishop - Cream/White canvas

Stay Chill:
Alpha 1.0 - Synthetic nuback - Ugly as sin, terrible logo, but cheap af on eBay

Straye:
Logan / Logan Puff - Heavy canvas - AcidDrop insoles
Ventura - Slip-on
Venice / Venice Stomper - High-top / Platform
Gower - Canvas - AcidDrop Bounceology insoles
Lenox - Slip-on

Vans:
Skate Authentic - Heavy canvas - Duracap rubber reinforcement
Skate Slip-On - Canvas - Duracap and PopCush technology
Classic Models - True White Sk8-Hi, and the All-black Old Skool (canvas only) - Standard "Classic" line construction (Non-Skate)
The Lizzie - Older models only - Narrow forefoot

Village PM:
1:00 PM - Camo only - asymmetrical anatomical toe cap
1:30 PM - Everything but the glossy black colorway - asymmetrical anatomical toe cap

[DarkPools]

Some of the details in the vegan models above are incorrect:

Figgy G6 was only in synthetic suede, no canvas ones were made

Stylus Mid's Muckmouth was regular leather and not synthetic, I believe, but other colorways may have had synthetic materials.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

@PuffinMuffin  thanks for that list, I will quote and add in some extras/ details!
crazy to see some vegan dinosaur shoes in there, I also forgot that those orchard x Adidas shoes existed, they should put them in their regular lineup!

[PuffinMuffin]

Some of the details in the vegan models above are incorrect:

Figgy G6 was only in synthetic suede, no canvas ones were made

Stylus Mid's Muckmouth was regular leather and not synthetic, I believe, but other colorways may have had synthetic materials.

Thanks, you're correct. I updated the Figgy. Although I couldn't find a source saying the Muckmouth Stylus mid was anything other than vegan. They're still listed as animal friendly on éS and Muckmouth:

https://www.muckmouth.com/stylus.html

@PuffinMuffin  thanks for that list, I will quote and add in some extras/ details!
crazy to see some vegan dinosaur shoes in there, I also forgot that those orchard x Adidas shoes existed, they should put them in their regular lineup!

Nice! Could definitely use your help, I probably missed a bunch