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by Carrie Pollare, Editor

 

I’ve never been a summer wardrobe kind of girl. You might say that I endure summer fashion. How strange is that coming from someone who has lived in sunny Southern California my whole life?! But, I relish the time when the seasons change and we move into cooler weather and…wait for it… BOOTS! I love boots and there is no question that boots, short and tall, fun and elegant, are in for fall. They’re everywhere and eco fashion designers are getting it so right this season. With Stella McCartney and Cri de Coeur leading the way, earning two of my picks, here are 10 of my favorite eco friendly and vegan boots to help you get a jump on the season.

 

An educational note: There is a difference between an eco friendly shoe and a vegan shoe. Vegan means that absolutely no animal products are used, but the materials are not necessarily sustainable. Call it socially responsible. Eco friendly means the materials used are either recycled, vegetable tanned leathers (as opposed to chemically tanned) or other sustainable textiles.

 

 

 

 

Stella McCartney Tall Buckled Boot
Elegant and classic, this knee high boot from my favorite vegan designer is made of faux leather. $1,145 at www.bergdorfgoodman.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cri de Coeur Jessica Ankle Boot
I love the way the strap drapes down the heel on these vegan, pewter, ribbed, velveteen ankle boots. Straps are faux patent leather. $275 at www.nimli.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vegetarian Shoes Amber Boot
A classic riding boot style, these are made from a synthetic microfibre material used for yachting upholstery, which looks and feels like leather and is breathable in black. $159.95 at www.mooshoes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terra Plana Capricorn Ankle Boot
An understated eco friendly boot, made of vegetable tanned leather in dark red. $275 at www.terraplana.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sugar Shoes Pin Party Tartan Plaid Brown Boot
Here’s a fun, casual, vegan boot in a season where plaid is hot! Material is a lightweight faux wool. $60.95 at www.alternativeoutfitters.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stella McCartney Ribbed Sock Bootie
A crackle finish faux leather vegan bootie with fold-over merino ribbed sock. $895 at www.stellamccartney.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olsen House Lucky Boot

Here's where art meets fashion in a big way. How cool is this vegan boot, made out of ultra suede with paint splatter! $225 at www.olsenhouse.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charmone Darjeeling Bootie
in Moss
This eco friendly and vegan boot came out last season but it’s a best seller, one of our very favorites and still works incredibly well with this season’s styles. Shown in moss and made of microfibre faux suede and faux leather. $249 at www.charmoneshoes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toms Shoes Red Wrap Boot
This boot isn’t vegan or eco friendly, but it is definitely socially conscious and we count that! For every pair you buy, Toms Shoes donates a pair of shoes to a child in need. Believe it or not, this boot is patterned after the red leg wraps on polo ponies. It’s here because Toms is always a celebrity hit and we know it’s going to take off! $118 at www.tomsshoes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cri de Coeur Sabina Boot
These flat vegan boots have a fossil stitched faux leather top that is wide enough to fit jeans inside. $300 at www.nimli.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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