The Best Vegan Hiking BootsThere are several excellent vegan hiking boots on the eco friendly shoes market, and you can also find non leather shoes and vegan footwear at discount shoe stores, although you run the risk of them being made in sweat shops.
Your biggest enemy when looking for vegan hiking boots is obviously leather. Good bets are those made with nylon, polyester, and eco-friendly rubber. The second biggest enemy is simply that there aren't tons of options for high quality hiking footwear.
By far the most popular (and one of the most expensive) vegan hiking boots is the Garmont Women's Kiowa Garmonts are made entirely of man-made materials, including a stylish fake-suede. What's also cool about these shoes is that they are lined with water-resistent fabric that wicks the sweat away from your feet, so they don't end up wet and uncomfortable. They are specially designed to protect your feet against rough terrain, have shock-absorbing foot paddig, and have anatomically-correct internal construction that supports your feet. Garmonts are going to run about $80-100 US Dollars, although since they are available on Amazon, you might be able to search for good deals.
A less expensive option that many people call a favorite is the Teva Rydecker Pro.
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You can find less expensive hiking boots at discount stores like Kmart, Walmart, Payless Shoes, and Target. Some vegans are conflicted about cheaper shoes like this because there's a good chance that they're made in sweat shops. Vegetarian Shoes also makes a vegan hiking boot that many people also like. They have a thick exterior look to them, but a comfortable sole that makes it easy to wear around. People say they last forever, even when trudging through water and mud. The one drawback is they seem to stiffen when they've been water-logged, although they apparently loosen up when you wear them again. These hiking boots are also going to run you around $100 US Dollars, but you should get good wear out of them.
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style hiking boot. These boots are pretty versatile and renowned for being comfortable.
People say that they are good for all-purpose trail and sport walking, although they aren't great for hard-core hiking. What's great about these Tevas is that you can find them for around $40 on Amazon.
light and comfortable enough for running on trails, as well as hiking. Like the Garmont, they are also waterproof, and made with Gore-Tex® that keeps your feet dry. This 
