Treading Lightly: The Best Vegan Flats For Spring 2025

As much as we love heels, the allure of a really chic flat shoe is hard to deny. The perfect combination of style and comfort, the humble flat has sneakily become a fashion favourite. Vegan flats come in a variety of guises: from the polished brogue to the dainty pointed-toe mule, there is something for everyone. Plus, ballerinas are back on trend – move aside heels, this is the season of the vegan flat shoe styles.

By Sascha Camilli: writer, speaker, activist, and vegan fashion expert. 

The best colourful flats: Bohema Strawberry Vegan Grape Leather Mary Jane Pumps Red 

Lend a hint of scarlet to your daytime or evening outfits with Bohema's strawberry-hued Mary Janes made from soft and supple vegan leather derived from grapes. The adjustable straps assure comfort and the slightly raised heel and round toe bring a refined touch. This is a style that will become an easy favourite thanks to its ability to dress up anything from jeans to a LBD.

Best vegan Oxford shoes: COG Aiko Women's Vegan Leather Oxfords Black

Borrowing from menswear, the Oxford shoe has become a women's style classic. This lightweight style from COG is perfect for early spring. Team yours with a LBD or a pair of slouchy trousers for the ultimate in clean yet casual style. 

Best vegan ballerina flats: BIKKOU 10:30am Running Between Offices Vegan Leather Flats Light Gold

You can never go wrong with a hint of gold. BIKKOU's metallic model is as beautiful inside and out: made with biopolymers and recycled fibres, this is one ballet flat that steps lightly on the planet. Wear with a suit for work, or with light-washed denim and a relaxed blouse for downtime.

Best two-tone flats: Otijane Mariola Vegan Corn Leather Slingback Pumps Camel 

It wouldn't be a flat shoe edit without a classic monochrome design. Go timeless by pairing this design in corn leather with a mini skirt and socks, or use the elegant shoe to dress up a pair of casual trousers. Bonus: these are the perfect vegan flats for work.

Most comfortable vegan flats: V.GAN Taro Women's Footbed Vegan Sandals Taupe 

Clogs continue to be a trending design. This slip-on mule design from V.GAN strikes that perfect balance between support and style, providing that cool factor while keeping your feet comfortable. Wear with wide-leg denim and a colourful top.

Best vegan lace-ups: Minuit Sur Terre Camden Recycled Grain Vegan Lace Ups Black 

Nothing says "comfort and edge" quite like a lace-up, but Minuit Sur Terre's Camden design will pull daytime outfits together beautifully while remaining one of the most comfortable vegan flats. Made from recycled grain, these vegan flat shoes are also an eco-friendly choice. Wear with a mini dress and biker jacket.

Best embroidered vegan flats: Momoc Soul of Colette Vegan Embroidered Eco Suede Ballerinas Black 

Soft velvet and colourful embroidery make these intricate pumps perfect for after dark. Momoc's styles are made to order, so that waste is minimised – and this sophisticated pair is worth the wait. Wear with your favourite cocktail dress.

By Sascha Camilli

About Sascha

Sascha Camilli is a vegan writer, speaker and activist. Her book Vegan Style is out now on Murdoch Books. For more about Sascha, you can read our interview with her or sign up to her newsletter Kind of Wild. 

Cover image by Otijane

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