Is Native Shoes vegan?

On the published evidence we reviewed, we found no animal-derived materials in Native Shoes's current range. The brand has also confirmed it in writing.

Does Native Shoes test on animals?

We found no evidence that it does. It has not yet given us a signed no-testing declaration, so we cannot confirm it either.

What is Native Shoes's Fashion Without Cruelty score?

15 of 100, assessed from published evidence. 85 or more, with both gates clear and an evidence audit on file, earns the Good badge; 40 of the points still open depend on evidence only the brand can give.

Can Native Shoes earn the Good badge?

Yes, if it reaches 85 points and completes an evidence audit with us. Published evidence alone takes a brand to about 55.

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Native Shoes

Lightweight EVA shoes and boots from Vancouver, animal-free throughout. There is no UK store, so UK buyers go through Farfetch or Amazon.

Shoes · Based in Canada · Founded 2009

Clears both gates on published evidence. Not yet verified.

Scored 15 of 100 on published evidence. A further 40 points depend on evidence only the brand can give us.

How the score breaks down

Materials evidence15/30

Animal-testing assurance0/30

Traceability & transparency0/25

Independent verification0/15

How we know

Assessed 24 September 2026

Desk research, 24 September 2026. Native’s FAQ says “Not a single hair nor hide on any animal, anywhere, has been used in the creation of our product”, and the product pages we checked bear it out. It names where its key materials come from: its Sugarlite foam is Braskem’s bio-based EVA, and some soles are Vibram Ecostep. Its PETA-Approved Vegan certification has reportedly lapsed (March 2024). There is no testing declaration, product pages leave out linings and insoles, and factories are named only by country. Its take-back scheme covers the US and Canada, and so does its claimed science-based target. Neither helps a UK buyer yet.

Sources

Every source we relied on, checked on 24 September 2026. Pages change: if one of these now says something different, tell us and we will re-check.

Right of reply

We are sending this assessment to Native Shoes and inviting a response. Anything it tells us, and any change to the score that follows, will be published here with its date.

Questions people ask about Native Shoes

Is Native Shoes vegan?: On the published evidence we reviewed, we found no animal-derived materials in Native Shoes's current range. The brand has also confirmed it in writing.
Does Native Shoes test on animals?: We found no evidence that it does. It has not yet given us a signed no-testing declaration, so we cannot confirm it either.
What is Native Shoes's Fashion Without Cruelty score?: 15 of 100, assessed from published evidence. 85 or more, with both gates clear and an evidence audit on file, earns the Good badge; 40 of the points still open depend on evidence only the brand can give.
Can Native Shoes earn the Good badge?: Yes, if it reaches 85 points and completes an evidence audit with us. Published evidence alone takes a brand to about 55.

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