Looking for Sandals!
June 14, 2010 5:05 PM Subscribe
Help me find some great leather-free sandals.
I'm trying to avoid buying leather. I have some old leather sandals that I need to replace. I want something stylish and comfortable - e.g. not Tivas (which I love, but I already have a pair, I need something more stylish). Also, I'm on a limited budget. (I was out of work for quite a while, just started working but have a LOT of debts to pay off.)
I'm trying to avoid buying leather. I have some old leather sandals that I need to replace. I want something stylish and comfortable - e.g. not Tivas (which I love, but I already have a pair, I need something more stylish). Also, I'm on a limited budget. (I was out of work for quite a while, just started working but have a LOT of debts to pay off.)
Alternative Outfitters would be a place to start. They're usually a little cheaper than some of the other "vegan" shoe stores (I love Moo Shoes but cannot afford).
Payless has a lot of non-leather stuff (mostly non-leather, in fact, but just read carefully). And cheap. But you do get what you pay for there (I've had mixed results with Payless -- some shoes are great & comfortable and last a long time. Others, not so much).
Endless does a good job when you search for "vegetarian" (or "vegan") sandals and you can filter by price range. Zappos does a less good job, but they're more pricey, anyway.
Most of Madden Girl's shoes are non-leather (once again, make sure you double-check) and they're usually pretty cute. They do tend to skew a little young, though. Chinese Laundry also has some good non-leather options, but they tend to be a little bit pricier (although it really just depends).
Anything more specific you're looking for? I've gotten good at this (out of necessity and somewhat boredom) so I may be able to point you to something a bit more specifically.
posted by darksong at 5:20 PM on June 14, 2010
Payless has a lot of non-leather stuff (mostly non-leather, in fact, but just read carefully). And cheap. But you do get what you pay for there (I've had mixed results with Payless -- some shoes are great & comfortable and last a long time. Others, not so much).
Endless does a good job when you search for "vegetarian" (or "vegan") sandals and you can filter by price range. Zappos does a less good job, but they're more pricey, anyway.
Most of Madden Girl's shoes are non-leather (once again, make sure you double-check) and they're usually pretty cute. They do tend to skew a little young, though. Chinese Laundry also has some good non-leather options, but they tend to be a little bit pricier (although it really just depends).
Anything more specific you're looking for? I've gotten good at this (out of necessity and somewhat boredom) so I may be able to point you to something a bit more specifically.
posted by darksong at 5:20 PM on June 14, 2010
I bought a pair of Source-Vagabond sandals overseas a few years ago, and loved them.
posted by holterbarbour at 5:36 PM on June 14, 2010
posted by holterbarbour at 5:36 PM on June 14, 2010
For cute and cheap, you could try Target. They have lots of sandals right now and I'm sure there are several nonleather styles.
(examples given for non-leatherness only. your personal style may vary.)
posted by pinky at 5:57 PM on June 14, 2010
(examples given for non-leatherness only. your personal style may vary.)
posted by pinky at 5:57 PM on June 14, 2010
I'm currently wearing, and love, Earth Shoes Exer-Glam in black. Shiny! Sequin-y! Can be dressed up or down.
posted by QuakerMel at 6:35 PM on June 14, 2010
posted by QuakerMel at 6:35 PM on June 14, 2010
2nding Target. Also check those teenagery stores in the mall. I randomly got some non-leather sandals there that were so cute and lasted for like 8 years until they finally broke.
posted by ishotjr at 7:20 PM on June 14, 2010
posted by ishotjr at 7:20 PM on June 14, 2010
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Lulus has lots of nice vegan leather sandals.
And in the Chinatown or flea market part of wherever you live, you might find a pair of these- I got some in the garment district of LA for about $12 last summer and I love them- they feel like bare feet. They're made of synthetic materials and come in lots of different colours.
posted by pseudostrabismus at 5:15 PM on June 14, 2010