Various industries have different safety standards and certifications for the footwear allowed to be worn by employees. However, most safety shoes for men are hardly vegan, as they have leather, nubuck and suede uppers and soles. Here, at Vegan Men Shoes, we have worked hard to put together a list of the current vegan work boots and shoes with industry safety standards and certifications. Below is the list of all the vegan safety shoes and boots with their list of specifications and materials used. Before we start, here is a common list of certifications and industry safety standards for footwear from Canada, but are used in North America and Europe.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Name Description Symbol CSA White Rectangle with orange Greek letter omega (Ω) Soles provide resistance to electric shock CSA Yellow Rectangle with a green “SD” and grounding symbol Soles are static-dissipative CSA Blue Rectangle Grade 1 protective toecap without sole puncture protection CSA Green Triangle Grade 1 protective toecap with sole puncture protection Metatarsal Protection Protection for the metatarsal region of the foot when working around heavy objects. Always requires toe protection Chainsaw Protection Provides protection when using cutting equipment, such as chainsaws Super Static Dissipative Grade 2 protective toecap with sole puncture protection

Please note that these are not the extensive list of certifications and industry standards used in the US, Canada and Europe, and are just for quick reference only. Make sure the shoes or boots you are buying are in in regulation with the requirements of your employer and your Occupational Safety and Health Administration.



Sources: Health and Safety Reports and publications, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

And now, on to the list of vegan work shoes and safety boots. These are in no way separated into categories or arranged in a specific way. The different footwear can be used in multiple industries and types of work. Once again, choose them depending on the requirements of your work and certifications needed. These shoes and boots are, to the best of our knowledge, completely vegan, but make sure to check the companies’ websites for more information about the materials and specifications of every model.

STC Footwear is a Canada-based company that provides safety shoes and boots for all kinds of work environments. They have a large selection of man-made, synthetic, and by extension 100% vegan boots due to their composition that foregoes animal materials, such as leather and suede. You can buy them directly on their website at stcfootwear.com or through the individual links below:



Shown here is the Keep, but check out their other vegan models: Drive, Bruce, Beaufort, Moonlight, Trainer, Stacker, Titanium, Cobalt, Geo, Keep, Trump, Larch, Geo-II, Shire, Maska, and Golden.

If you like the iconic look of Doc Martens boots, they also have a small but impressive collection of work boots for you. Made from rubber and mesh, their thermo-resistant safety toe boots will keep you safe from all the elements, literally, as they are water, fire and electricity resistant. Check their models and specifications and make sure they’re certified for the type of work you are doing.

Safety toe cap (minimum 200J impact and 15kN compression force)



Slip-resistant rubber outsole

Additional insulation from the ground versus electrical hazard



Heat resistant outsole for up to 570 Fahrenheit for 60 second

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Slip-resistant rubber outsole

Safety toe cap (minimum 200J impact and 15kN compression forc

Heat resistant outsole for up to 570 Fahrenheit for 60 second

Anti-static electrical resistant between 0.1 and 1000M

Non-metallic, electronically non-conductive

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Established and based in the US, Carhartt is a company that specializes in work attire, including construction boots and safety shoes. They happen to have an excellent model made with vegan ax suede.

Steel toe and r ubber sole

Slip- and fatigue-resistant

Comfortable and keeps your feet dry with FastDry Technology

Secondary protection against electrical circuits of 18,000 volts or less under dry conditions ( ASTM 2413-11 EH)

Oil, chemical, abrasion, and heat resistant



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Vegetarian Shoes has been around for 30 years, and it shows from the quality and sturdiness of their footwear. They have a few models that have a steel toe for all types of work, see them down below.

Steel toe

Military-style 10-eyelet lacing

Water-resistant, breathable material

Made in UK

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Steel toe

D-ring type lace fastenings

Water-resistant, breathable material

EN ISO 20345 2011 certification (Europe)

Made in UK

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One of our personal favorite brands, Will’s Vegan Shoes has come out with a steel toe model of dock boots made for your protection while you do lightweight construction or industrial work. Make sure they are compliant with the specifications required for your workplace.

Known for their sandals, Birkenstock also has slip-resistant clogs for our fellow nurses and cooks who are on their feet for long hours and need a good pair to keep them up and running.

Certified anti-slip outsole

Made from polyurethane

Can be washed in dishwasher



Synthetic sole

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Nothing wrong with wearing your Crocs to work, especially if they’re vegan and are literally made for your work safety! Check out their two models of clogs made for professionals.

100% man-made

Slip-resistant tread

Enclosed toe and heel

ASTM F2913-11 tested, CE certified

EN ISO 20347:2012, OB, SRC

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Synthetic

Lightweight

Perfect for nurses or chefs

Easy slip-on wear

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