Vegan Footwear Market Report 2026

The vegan footwear market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.93 billion in 2025 to $34.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing awareness about animal cruelty, rising demand for sustainable fashion, increased availability of synthetic materials, adoption of online retail channels, influence of celebrity endorsements.

The vegan footwear market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $48.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of vegan product lines, adoption of smart manufacturing technologies, government regulations supporting sustainability, growth in emerging markets, partnerships between fashion and tech companies. Major trends in the forecast period include vegan material innovation, ethical manufacturing practices, eco-friendly packaging solutions, consumer awareness on animal-free products, rise of direct-to-consumer sales.

The increasing demand for eco-friendly shoes is anticipated to boost the growth of the vegan footwear market. Eco-friendly shoes, also referred to as sustainable shoes, are designed and manufactured to minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, from material sourcing and production to usage and disposal. Vegan footwear plays a crucial role in the eco-friendly shoe market by using recycled materials such as plastic bottles, cork, or algae, which helps reduce reliance on virgin resources. For example, in October 2023, statistics from Runrepeat indicated that the sustainable footwear industry is projected to grow by 6.8%, reaching $9.4 billion in 2023, with expectations of hitting $13.3 billion by 2030. Additionally, approximately 62.7% of all sustainable footwear products are categorized as non-athletic. Consequently, the rising demand for eco-friendly shoes is propelling the growth of the vegan footwear market.

Major companies in the vegan footwear market are focused on crafting vegan shoe collections using cruelty-free materials to foster sustainable fashion practices and gain competitive advantages. Adidas, a renowned German apparel company, introduced the EQT93 Plant and Grow sandals in June 2023. This vegan shoe collection features a nature-inspired color palette and a speckled rubber sole mimicking soil texture. Utilizing synthetic materials for the upper, the sandals underscore Adidas' commitment to cruelty-free alternatives. Drawing inspiration from community gardening initiatives, the design mirrors Adidas' dedication to sustainability and ethical manufacturing practices.

In April 2023, Reebok, a US-based sportswear brand, collaborated with Milk Makeup to introduce a cruelty-free and fully vegan footwear line. Through this partnership, Reebok and Milk Makeup aim to incorporate vegan and animal-free materials into sneaker production to enhance sustainability and performance, providing consumers with ethical footwear options without sacrificing comfort or style, while also contributing to wider sustainability initiatives by minimizing the use of animal-derived materials. Milk Makeup is a US-based cosmetics brand known for its vegan, cruelty-free beauty products and clean formulation practices.

Major companies operating in the vegan footwear market are Allbirds Inc., Veerah LLC, MooShoes, Veja, Native Canada Footwear Ltd., Taylor + Thomas, Nae Vegan Shoes, Ahinsa Shoes Inc., AVESU GMBH, Saola Shoes, Noah Shoes, Etiko, Brave Soles, Beyond Skin Vegan Shoes, Bourgeois Boheme Shoes, Rungg Shoes, Susy Shoes, Altercore Shoes, GoodGuysdontwearleather, Hexa Shoes, Vegetarian Shoes, Virón World, Wills Vegan Shoes, Sydney Brown LLC.

North America was the largest market in the vegan footwear market in 2025. The regions covered in the vegan footwear market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the vegan footwear market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The vegan footwear market consists of sales of shoes made from mushrooms, bananas, apples and synthetic materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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