June 16th, 2011 
Tushar Mathur Honoring the tenets of true veganism goes much further than dietary choices. It is a complete lifestyle, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. It used to be difficult and costly to find ethical vegan clothing and shoes that used alternative materials to animal byproducts and skin. This article will discuss the top five shoe choices for vegan college women.
1. Cri de Coeur
“Style conscious with a conscience” is how Cri de Coeur touts its line of footwear (they also sell jewelry and handbags.) From the most versatile, sturdy boots to the daintiest, feminine pumps, Cri de Coeur offers shoes for all tastes and needs. Ranging in price from $50-450 USD, the company offers frequent sales on their website. Shop Cri de Coeur
2. Terra Plana
Terra Plana offers shoes to women, men and children. They use a variety of eco-friendly materials and shoe constructions that require minimal glue use. They offer the Vivobarefoot, a revolutionary, ultra thin and breathable design based on the principle that being barefoot healthy for the foot. With stores in London, New York, Vienna, Ljubljiana and online. 100 USD and up. Shop Terra Plana
3. Moo Shoes
Since the brainchild of sisters Erica and Sara Kubersky in 2001, Moo Shoes has been a pioneer in cruelty-free footwear and accessories. With a physical storefront located in New York City, the store also serves clients worldwide through their online store. Boots, sandals, flats, sneakers, heels, wedges and more are part of their footwear line. Moo Shoes is also the home to many rescued cats and some profits go toward animal rescue efforts in the city. 40 USD and up. Shop Moo Shoes
4. Mink Shoes
Since 2004, Mink Shoes have been a staple in high-end, vegan footwear. Created by Rebecca Mink of California, these dazzling and feminine shoes are manufactured in Italy and sold in specialty boutiques worldwide. Think the vegan version of Manolo Blahniks. Each shoe is named after an animal and are a favorite of celebrities the world over. 300 USD and up. Shop Mink Shoes
5. Vegan Chic
Vegan Chic is a Los Angeles-based vegan footwear and accessory manufacturer. Their shoes are stylish and trendy but do not break the bank, a must for college women. They offer hundreds of styles and colors of shoes, from heels and mary janes to boots, sandals and much more. They also carry a special line of athletic shoes and sneakers for the ethics conscious athlete. 20 USD and up. Shop Vegan Chic
As you can see, there are thousands of vegan footwear choices out there! These days, being ethical never looked so stylish.
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