Find out if Dr. Martens boots are vegan-friendly (2024)

FAQs

Are Dr Martens vegan friendly? ›

One thing to commend Docs for—from an animal welfare point of view—is the introduction of a vegan line, made from 100% non-animal origin materials.

Other times, the shoe will have little symbols on the label that could help you find out whether it's vegan. If you see a symbol that looks like a cowhide, it was made from animal skin. If, instead, there is a diamond-shaped symbol or a symbol that looks like a net, that stands for human-made materials.

When it comes to the nitty gritty, here are the facts: Doc Martens' Vegan Collection is made mostly out of a polyurethane blend. Polyurethane is less toxic to produce than PVC (and more breathable!), and some countries even have regulations on their factories, including vent controls to limit the amount of emissions.

What Does Vegan Leather Smell Like? Vegan/Faux leather that is made with PVC or PU often has a very strange smell from the chemicals. It's often described as a 'fishy' smell and can often be very hard to get rid especially while trying not to ruin the material.

Are vegan Doc Martens boots and shoes good quality? To the touch, the vegan footwear feels smooth but not cheap. There is a generous thickness to the uppers that offers that signature Dr. Martens quality feel, and the soles are as they have always been: thick, bouncy, and hard to wear down.

No, classic UGG brand boots are not vegan. Sheepskin is the primary material for each style, with finishes made from leather, fur, suede, and/or wool.

Vegan leather uppers Wipe down with warm water with a mild soap solution and a cloth or brush. To dry pad down with paper towels or a towel. Do not place too close to direct heat sources as this can damage the material. Polish can be used to bring out a shine and return colour.

You can clean your vegan boots with a damp soapy cloth and than use our Wonder Balsam to care for them once or twice a month.

The letter V stands for Vegan, and is an inverted pyramid intended to symbolize the ability to do the impossible. The international V-Label supported by the European Vegetarian Union is an internationally recognised and protected trademark for the labelling of vegetarian and vegan products.

Look for items labeled with the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) leaping bunny logo or PETA's cruelty free bunny logo. Some products may be labeled as "Cruelty Free" or "Not tested on animals" but these terms are not regulated.

Is there an app that tells you if a product is vegan? ›

Vegan Scan

We've been there! Thanks to the Vegan Scan app, you can scan the barcode and quickly discover whether it's suitable for vegans or not.

Wearing them for small bursts, little and often, opts for an easy break in. If possible, wear them around your house so that you can take them off if you need to. Before their first full day out, you should aim to have worn them for a total of at least 10-15 hours. This should make your feet more comfortable.

Doc Martens are perfectly fine to wear in the rain and will perform better than most non-hiking boots. Whether they are made of leather or vegan leather, Doc Martens are safe to wear in the rain.

Vegan leather, when it is well made and not single layer PVC, is surprisingly durable. A well-made pleather jacket will be just as good as one of real leather. Because it isn't made of animal hide, it doesn't need to be treated regularly to keep it supple. Faux leather is also resistant to cracking like real leather.

100% VEGAN

No leather. Same Docs spirit. We use a range of extra durable, synthetic materials with a 100% animal-friendly construction.

Martens usually feature an inspection sticker. Dr. Martens insoles feature the brand name and logo. Older styles often feature 'Original' and 'Made in England', whilst newer styles feature 'Air Cushioned Sole' or 'Bouncing Soles'.

Vegan leather mimics real leather, but it's produced using artificial or plant-based materials. In many instances—particularly within fast fashion—vegan leather is produced with PVC and polyurethane. These materials are plastic and petroleum-based, so not exactly the most eco-friendly alternative.

Most leather and vegan Doc Martens are only water-resistant but don't stay dry if submerged or used in wet conditions for more than an hour or two. All Doc Martens are water-resistant because they will keep your feet dry if you step in a puddle, walk in the rain, or briefly walk across some wet grass.