11 Best Vegan Hiking Boots for 2023

Highlights: All of their hiking boots and shoes are vegan. Excellent ankle support, lightweight and super comfortable. Best for hiking, trail walking and wet weather.

Born in the Swiss Alps, On Running specializes in creating performance shoes from sustainable and recycled materials.

Their high-quality performance range extends from hiking boots to road and trail running shoes. We checked in with the ambassadors at On running, who let us know all of their shoes are entirely vegan so that you can shop for all styles and colors without worry!

Key Benefits:

• Ultra-lightweight with excellent ankle support
• Waterproof
• Completely vegan
• Durable and grippy soles
• Sustainable hiking boots created from sustainable and recycled materials

Highlights: Lightweight, breathable, waterproof and durable.

Arc’teryx are known for their high quality technical wear, and that extends to their hiking boots.

These Bora Mid’s are made of a synthetic material, rather than leather, and are completely vegan.

They come with a GORE-TEX protection to make sure they stay waterproof, a Vibram outsole, an injected EVA midsole for cushioning, and includes a moulded Ortholite footbed to keep you comfortable even on extended hikes.

Key Benefits:

• GORE-TEX provides waterproof and breathable performance
• Molded Toe cap provides toe protection
• Durable, lightweight boots

Highlights: Lightest hiking boot from Inov8, with Gore-TEX waterproof uppers and super tough Cordura® mesh.

Inov8 is a sustainable outdoor brand, creating shoes and apparel for running, hiking, and gym. Their shoes that don’t feature leather and suede are classified as vegan, and there are plenty of hiking shoes, boots, and specialized trail running shoes to choose from, which are created with non-animal derived materials.

Key Benefits:

• GORE-TEX technology for waterproof protection
• Roclite outsoles with 6mm studs offer superb traction and grip
• The worlds lightest GORE-TEX hiking boot

Highlights: Vegan leather boots, waterproof and breathable, durable, extra grip soles.

Will’s Vegan Shoes has been mentioned before on this blog as a highly recommended vegan shoe brand. Their hiking boots are no exception and won’t let you down.

They are ethically made in Italy, and delivered in non-treated paper and cardboard packaging to minimize it’s environmental impact, through a carbon-neutral supply chain. All of their shoes are completely vegan.

Key Benefits:

• Vibram rubber outsoles for extra grip and durability
• Waterproof and breathable
• Removeable insoles
• Certified Carbon neutral, sustainable hiking boots

Highlights: Sturdy anti slip soles, Waterproof and breathable material including added toe and heel protection.

This popular vegan shoe brand also have their bestselling hiking boot.

The All Terrain Pro Hiker has an anti-slip sole, is water resistant, and breathable. The toe and heel are protected by Keprotec to protect against wear, meaning these will last you a long time.

These completely vegan hiking boots features a leather look microfibre material, for extra durability. If you’re interested in learning about other vegan leather alternatives you can check out of post here.

The All Terrain Pro Hiker’s also have Eco-OrtoLite insoles for comfort and support.

Key Benefits:

• Antislip pattern exceeding European SRC safety standards
• Comfortable and lightweight
• Water resistant
• Toe and heel are protected by a layer of Keprotec®

Highlights: Bright and fun colours, perfect for both trial trekking and trail running.

Merrell are an established hiking footwear and clothing brand you’ve probably heard of.

What you might not have known is that they have a whole range of vegan hiking shoes for men and women.

You can be certain the quality is going to be high and they’re truly built for hiking without compromises.

The hiking shoe in the picture above is the Women’s Antora 2 Rainbow and comes with a Vibram TC5+ MegaGrip sole, TrailProtect rock plate protects, a breathable mesh lining and a mesh upper, as well as a host of other nice materials and features to support you on the trail.

Key Benefits:

• Breathable mesh lining
• Lightweight EVA foam midsole for stability and comfort
• Vibram® TC5+ rubber sole
• Vegan friendly
• Sustainable and eco friendly hiking boots

Highlights: Sustainable and vegan hiking boots made from recycled plastic. Designed with a thin sole to maximise the ground feel underfoot.

These Vivobarefoot vegan hiking shoes look a little different to many of the other shoes here.

They are light, weighing in at 253 grams. They’re water resistant, are made without any sewing, and have a neoprene ankle sock to keep out dust, rocks, insects, and anything else trying to get into your shoe.

Vivobarefoot shoes are designed with a thin, flexible sole, allowing you to feel more and enabling natural movement.

They contain a removeable thermal insole to keep your feet warm even in colder climates.

Key Benefits:

• Weatherproof and waterproof
• Firm Ground Sole offers multi terrain traction and a sticky rubber compound for all round grip and durability.
• Sustainable hiking boots, made using recycled materials from plastic waste.
• Completely Vegan and animal free.

Highlights: Comfortable, lightweight and breathable hiking boots, made using vegan leather alternative Vegetan Mycro.

The Veggie Trekker MK5’s from Vegetarian Shoes are a high quality robust hiking boot.

The upper may look like leather, but it’s made of Vegetan Mycro, which is a soft to touch polyester substrate with polyurethane covering. It can be polished, or left to wear.

As you would expect with any good hiking boot they come with a replaceable dual-compound Vibram outer sole. The rubber rand around the lower half of the boot helps keep your feet dry, and makes them easier to resole down the line.

Key Benefits:

• Water-resistant and breathable micro-fibre uppers.
• Comfortable, lightweight, padded, soft faux-leather collar and tongue sections
• Padded and moisture-absorbing insole
• Vibram outer sole for durability and grip

Highlights: Hiking boots which double up as trial running shoes.

If you love the outdoors and want to to trail run as well as walk, these vegan hiking shoes are for you.

These Topo Athletic TRAILVENTURE trail boots are inspired by ultrarunners. They’re designed to keep your feet cushioned all day with a Vibram XS Trek outsole and a 3 piece multi-density EVA midsole.

They also feature what they call ‘drainage gills’ to ensure any water in your shoes has a run off point so you can dry off quickly.

Every part of these shoes are designed to last on the trail at any speed you’re going. Topo Athletics also have a range of other vegan hiking shoes and trail running shoes here.

Key Benefits:

• Vegan hiking boots which double up as trail running shoes
• Rock protection plate, protects against toe and heel stubs
• Vibram outsole for grip and traction
• Comfortable, anti microbial footbed

Highlights: All season trail shoe, waterproof and breathable.

These Treksta vegan hiking shoe and trail runners are an ideal all season trail shoe.

They have a waterproof and breathable membrane, and a supportive mid-height design. 3D PUFF Printing on uppers reduced the amount of stitching and helps protect the foot from external shocks.

The hypergrip sole is designed for all conditions and provides traction and durability adding support to that is a a ultra-light EVA midsole to ensure your feet and ankles are always supported.They’re breathable, and quick-drying if you’re trekking in wet weather.

Key Benefits:

• Waterproof and breathable
• Nestfit system adapts to contours and cradles your feet
• Ultralight EVA sole provides cushion and support

Highlights: Great hiking boots for paths and trails. Lightweight and breathable GORE-TEX material.

The Ferrox GTX Mids are a 100% vegan women’s and men’s hiking boot with every feature you need for comfort on long hikes.

They have a Gore-Tex Lining to make sure they’re highly breathable and waterproof, keeping you warm in the cold and cool when it’s hot.

They don’t have a Vibram sole, but do have Lowa’s own Elika Sole, complemented by a Dual Density DURA PU midsole.

Key Benefits

• Made in Europe
• GORE-TEX material, waterproof and breathable
• Perfect for trails and paths