ethical brands: 10 vegan, ethical mules for every occasion

pineapple leaf fibers, recycled x-rays, natural cork: these are not your ordinary mules and slides, my friends. the little open-back shoe has returned, and here are ten spring + summer shoes crafted from innovative textiles that are  to get around town in, to take long strolls with your shelter pup in, or to wear out when performing your save-the-world, superwoman deeds in - ever so stylishly of course! all companies craft shoes using vegan textiles and with respect to workers and the environment. remember boys + girls, every day is earth day. walk on, my friends:

sydney brown

sydney brown is a luxury, vegan shoe label inspired by japanese design + minimalism. they offer a sleek + sophisticated little mule in a low or high wooden heel as well as some stunning clog mules in black or iridescent. 

bhava

bhava studio brings us the ubiquitous slide loafer: is it a loafer or is it a slide? it's the best of both worlds: an easy, chic + breathable design available in tan, blue or black. pair it with anything in your closet for a casual, cool look. 

bourgeois boheme*

bourgeois boheme pinatex pineapple magic is happening here with these sweet little sliders. choose the wear-with-everything black design made out of the most eco-friendly textile in town: pineapple leaf fibers, an agricultural waste product reinvented by my eco hero dr. carmen hijosa, or choose a cream version for summer days ahead. {*please note: these shoes are currently sold out, but look forward to new styles on their site. coming soon!}

rafa

rafa offers the most colorful selection of mules and wedges in bright jewel tones and saturated pastels. this is a shoe that knows it can be anything it wants: beautiful, bold + high quality. 

nae

nae offers so many cute, slow fashion versions of the backless favorite, made with respect to animals and people. i do love a heel, but i also love comfort, and nae is known for its dedication to both feet-friendly + animal-friendly designs. you have flat designs made with recycled tires + recycled airbags in an array of beautiful colors. you also have this chunky little heel which is just the right height, not too tall, not too small: the goldilocks of heels my friends! and if you're looking for a little crisscross action {i'm not talkin' 90's hip hop duo, although they were a fun pair indeed} here's a pair featuring dreamy full-comfort microfiber soles.

nicora**

nicora designs sell out fast! but sometimes they bring back crowd favorites. if you love a flat slider, but you're looking for a little attitude in your shoes, then step this way; these beauties are made from recycled x-rays with silver rivets, and they'll take you from daytime to playtime in a heartbeat. {**please note: nicora has given us fab footwear over the years; they are no longer making their edgy designs, so count yourself lucky if you snagged a pair! we’ll keep an eye out for future projects from the super talented, boss babe + eco entrepreneur stephanie. if you like this design, check out the noah mule below!}

noah

noah offers this sophisticated, lightweight mule: this is the versatile companion you dreamed of for day to night outings this spring and summer. ok, you say you want the perfect mule that’s just a little bit fancy + a little bit fun? parfait, then you’ve found your match: slide this way!

good guys

alright boho babes, are you ready for this? good guys has created the ubiquitous swedish clog: for steamy music festivals or chill fetes with friends or just a peaceful solo stroll under the sun. for steamy summer festivals or fetes with friends or for a relaxed solo stroll. made with wooden and rubber soles for comfort + support. pairs perfectly with jeans + your fave vintage dresses. 

will's

will's is serving up a minimalist huarache for a casual, je n'ais sais quoi look that is both animal and human friendly. step into a cushioned, velvety soft faux suede footbed for long spring + summer days. find a fun black and white version if you want to add a little fiesta to your fashion. 

beyond skin

beyond skin gives us a touch of sexy with this clean, classic design in sleek satin with a demure kitten heel. this gives jeans the perfect boy-meets-girl look and gives dresses a pop of extra pretty. if you're a bow lover, and you like your sexy served up straight, beyond skin offers up the perfect selection in multi-tasking black and white, as well as time-for-play gold metallic {and sky-high stilletos are also available for serious sass!}.

each slow fashion footwear company listed has built their eco-friendly business while tending to the needs of its workers, ensuring fair pay and safe working environments because crafting shoes that are animal friendly and human friendly is entirely possible.