What are the best vegan work shoes?

July 1, 2010 3:35 PM

I need some good recommendations on vegan work shoes.

I'm a bartender and I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day, five days a week. I need something that is comfortable and won't fall apart after a few months. Recommendations from actually tried and true shoes would be best. Price isn't an issue. Thanks.

posted by MaryDellamorte to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (9 answers total)

some chefs wear crocs or birki clogs - both vegan and washable.
posted by nadawi at 3:43 PM on July 1, 2010

forgot the crocs link.
posted by nadawi at 3:44 PM on July 1, 2010

Can you wear sneakers? Some of the tigers are vegan and they are insanely comfortable.
posted by thanksfive at 4:18 PM on July 1, 2010

Not shoes, but I've found Superfeet insoles very helpful when I need to be on my feet for extended periods.
posted by tellumo at 4:20 PM on July 1, 2010

I have nothing to add but: Wow - Zappos has a vegan section. I am rather impressed.
posted by filthy light thief at 4:21 PM on July 1, 2010

I'm a big fan of Arcopedicos. Basically slippers with excellent arch support, and they clean up pretty easily.
You can't beat Crocs for comfort and price. They last forever if you keep them out of direct sunlight.
posted by biddeford at 4:30 PM on July 1, 2010

VeganEssentials provides Earth Shoes I've liked.
posted by brainwane at 5:06 PM on July 1, 2010

I used to wear Earth Shoes at work, and I found that after about 8 or 9 hours on my feet, my body started to object in many ways. I love those shoes, just not for work.
posted by nevercalm at 5:25 PM on July 1, 2010

I'm a big fan of Terra Plana shoes, many are now vegan. They take some getting used to, but once you're switched over, foot bliss is achieved.
posted by markovitch at 2:49 AM on July 10, 2010