Updated: January 2024
Converse is the quintessential American shoe brand known for its laid back, timeless designs. And timeless fashion is also the most ethical kind.
The good news is that Converse has also got an amazing range of vegan shoes for both men and women. This means you can enjoy iconic Chuck Taylor All Star, Chuck 70, and Jack Purcell silhouettes in stylish canvas designs.
We are happy to tell you everything you need to know about Converse vegan shoes and help you make find the best animal-friendly choices.
Full list of Converse Vegan Shoes
Converse Vegan Shoes for Men and Women
Are Converse Shoes Vegan?
Most of Converse shoes are vegan and made from cotton canvas and rubber. Only a handful of styles still use animal leather and suede in its shoe upper or detailing. Converse is also using synthetic, non-animal shoe glue.
A few years back, they officially investigated this matter with their adhesive suppliers, so their customer service was able to confirm:
In May 2016, we decided to investigate and were pleased to learn that all our chemicals (rubber, ink, adhesives, etc.) are non-animal. This means that there hasn’t been any specific change in the way our synthetic shoes are made, but rather we can now be sure that our synthetic shoes are non-animal based.
Though Converse vegan shoes are not certified vegan, you can still buy their shoes in good conscience, since the company has done thorough research and understands the customer’s concern well.
Which Converse Shoes Are Vegan?
If you are looking for Converse vegan shoes, you have plenty of options in their online store. Just select your favorite style, tick the ‘canvas’ option from the left menu bar, and pick out your favorite cruelty-free pair.
Chuck Tailor All Star and Classic Chucks collections are packed with leather-free shoes. We are also totally in love with the Renew line that has repurposed waste into beautiful recycled cotton shoes.
List of Converse Vegan Shoes
Here is a complete list of Converse’s vegan-friendly shoes made from animal-free materials:
Converse Unisex Vegan Shoes
- All Star Low Top Canvas – bestseller
- All Star High Top Canvas – bestseller
- All Star Low Top Canvas Slip
- Chuck 70 Low Top Canvas
- Jack Purcell Canvas
- Renew Collection – made with recycled cotton
- Disrupt CX – made with stretched canvas
Converse Women’s Vegan Shoes
- Platform Canvas Low Top – bestseller
- Platform Canvas High Top
- Shoreline Slip
- Canvas espadrilles
- Canvas Mule Slips
NB! CHUCK 70 HIGH TOP IS NOT VEGAN. When Converse was updating the logo on the bumper plate sock liner, they decided to go with a leather embossed patch.
In some cases, the Chuck 70 canvas high top shoe is patch-free and thus vegan (such as in the Renew line) but overall we suggest you avoid this style altogether.
Top Converse Vegan Shoes for Men and Women 2024
Discover Converse’s bestselling high top, low top, and platform vegan shoes. Most of the styles are unisex.
Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Unisex – bestseller!
Chuck Taylor All Star is the most iconic Converse shoe ever made. Made with cotton canvas, the style is also vegan and cruelty-free. Comes in over 10 great colors.
Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Unisex – bestseller!
With the High Top shoe, you will get even more out of the legendary Chucks. Great, breathable fit thanks to lightweight canvas. 100% vegan, 100% timeless.
Chuck Taylor All Star Slip Unisex
This unisex vegan slip-on is beautifully casual and summery. Featuring a breathable cotton canvas upper and low profile construction for flexibility. Available in black, white, and navy.
Chuck 70 Low Top Unisex
Chuck 70 is unapologetically retro and ultra-cool. Made with premium canvas with great attention to detail, the shoe is super comfy and durable. Choose from a number of great colorways.
Renew Cotton Chuck 70 Unisex
This vegan shoe is made from 20% manufacturing waste canvas and regrind rubber. Even the laces are made with recycled polyester. Love the effort and love the sand color!
All Star Disrupt CX Unisex
This futuristic Disrupt CX uses innovative stretched canvas and cutting-edge CX foam for ultimate style and comfort. The shoe is also vegan and cruelty-free.
Women’s Canvas Platform – bestseller!
The canvas upper in this elevated shoe is lightweight and breathable while the double-stacked rubber sole is sturdy and durable. Another great vegan sneaker for women.
Women’s Trail to Cove Espadrilles
Vegan espadrilles from Converse are mellow, earthy, and go with every outfit. Featuring a cotton canvas upper and EVA insole, this is the perfect summer shoe.
Women’s Dainty Mule Slip
The Chuck Taylor All Star Mule Slip is cozy yet totally on-trend. The shoe comes in fresh seasonal colors as well as in black and white.
FAQ About Converse Vegan Shoes
Converse is not cruelty-free since it uses animal leather and suede. The brand does have great vegan options though, see the list here.
Yes. In 2016, the brand launched an investigation into its adhesive suppliers and was able to confirm that their shoe glue is 100% synthetic and free from animal products.
Converse shoes are typically made from cotton canvas and rubber. Some styles also use real leather and suede.
Chuck Taylor All Star line has both vegan and non-vegan options. The vegan All Stars are made with canvas.
Chuck Taylor 70 high top sneaker is not vegan since its ankle patch is made from leather. Yet, Chuck 70 low top canvas shoe is suitable for vegans.
Summary
It is good to see that Converse is using mainly vegan canvas and not so much leather and suede. Their transparency as a brand about their production methods is also admirable.
We hope you found the vegan sneakers to your liking. And we will let you know once any new shoes will be added to the list.