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Best Non-Toxic Women's Shoes
We vetted women's shoes against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, hemp, wool, silk, and leather
- Minimal synthetics, free from PFAS and bisphenols
- Low-impact or plant-based dyes instead of azo dyes
- Trusted third-party certifications like GOTS & OEKO-TEX
- Transparent sourcing, materials, and manufacturing practices
Best Non-Toxic Women's Shoes
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Allbirds
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Nisolo
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Meets the Welpr Standard
Keen
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Meets the Welpr Standard
Earth Runners
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Toms
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic women's shoes:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic women's shoes:
What to know about women's shoes
Shoes are worn for hours every day, often in direct contact with your feet and skin. Welpr looks at the materials shoes are made from — the fabrics, dyes, adhesives, and finishes — because what sits against your skin for long stretches matters more than what touches it briefly.
- Many conventional shoes are made entirely from synthetic materials that may carry chemical residues from dyes, coatings, or adhesives.
- Shoes worn barefoot or with thin socks have more direct skin contact, making their materials even more relevant.
Review what you already wear
Check the materials listed on your current shoes, either on the tongue label, insole, or box. Look for what the upper, lining, and sole are made of. Shoes made from natural materials like leather, cotton, linen, hemp, or wool are a better starting point than those made entirely from synthetics.
- Start with shoes you wear most often or wear without socks, since those have the highest skin contact and frequency of use.
- If a shoe lists only vague terms like "man-made materials" or "textile upper" with no further detail, it is likely mostly synthetic.
Get more from the shoes you already own
Replacing all your shoes at once is not realistic. A few small changes can help reduce what your skin is exposed to while you wear what you have.
- Wear socks or liners made from organic cotton, wool, or linen to create a natural barrier between your skin and synthetic shoe linings.
- Air out new shoes for a day or two before wearing them to let residual odors from adhesives and finishes dissipate.
Choose cleaner replacements
When it is time for new shoes, look for pairs made primarily from natural, breathable materials like organic cotton, linen, hemp, wool, or responsibly sourced leather. These are more comfortable, better for your skin, and less likely to carry chemical residues.
- Look for certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX® on the product page, and favor brands that are transparent about their materials, dyes, and production practices.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved women's shoes.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...