Super bequem und dabei noch wirklich schön! Ich habe sie eine Größe größer gekauft, da sie schmal geschnitten sind. Sie passen zu Shorts, Röcken, Jeans, Kleidern,…sie sehen immer gut aus!
I wanted to replace my leather walking boots since they became unusable after many years and since becoming vegan & cruelty free a long time ago, I needed to replace with a kind pair this time around. I tried another brand first (the goretek kind) and they were not at all waterproof so I found these and I am so happy with them. They are 100% waterproof and comfortable and after swapping the shoe liner with my own special kind for flat feet I am good to go!
I would class myself as an avid walker, daily long walks on all terrain and weather, often for over an hour at a time so if they were going to fail it would have happened by now I'm sure. I highly recommend.
I bought this jacket around three years ago and I absolutely love it, but it has started to crumble and peel. It’s really disappointing. Is there nothing you can do to extend its life? I bought the jacket because it’s vegan and it’s eco, but sadly it’s not as eco as I was expecting.
Hi Frances,
Really sorry to hear this — you absolutely shouldn't expect that after three years and we're sorry for the disappointment. We'll always refund, replace, or do our best to repair any purchase you make with us if you're not happy, so we'd love to send you a replacement at no charge. Just reply back with your best delivery address and we'll get that sorted.
You're welcome to keep the original for a charity shop or as a spare!
Will
These have been my go-to shoes for almost three years now and they are holding up amazingly. Great for every day, and I have hiked quite a bit in them as well (they definitely aren't made for hiking, but they have worked fine). Love the look, love the quality! Super happy with this purchase.
I'm so happy with these boots! There was no breaking in required, they fit like a glove. I thought I was on to something good with my scarpa walking boots which needed replacing after 5 ish years of good wear. A friend recommended these as hers were holding up amazingly 4 years in. I can safely say these are even better! They also look good which I appreciate if I'm on a weekend of walks and pubs trips or a city break involving walking too - versatile! I'm now looking at what else is on offer as these are so good!
The non-Goodyear shoes from WVS such as the City Derbys seem to have much more flexible vegan leather uppers and also to have thinner, lighter soles, so if you find these uncomfortable, I recommend those instead. I’m not really sure why they’re different in this way — maybe there is a tradeoff with durability. The city brogues are also a bit wider.
Unfortunately I found that these Goodyear welt brogues give me blisters (on my heels and smallest toes). I considered whether this was because they were too small, but I have also tried a size up on the London Brogue Goodyear welt shoes and they were too big, so unless the sizing is in fact inconsistent, I don’t think that was the cause. I get the impression that this vegan leather is unlikely to really break in much (I couldn’t see guidance on this on the WVS website), so I having worn these outside I guess I’ll have to sell them.
If you’re in London then you can try them on at The Third Estate shop and see for yourself.
Hi Hugh,
I'm so sorry you found these shoes didn't work for you - that's really disappointing, especially with the blistering.
You're absolutely right that the Goodyear Welt shoes have a thicker, heavier outsole and construction - that's the nature of Goodyear welting, which prioritizes durability and longevity. The uppers do soften with wear and usually mould to your feet after a few wears, but I completely understand that if they're causing blisters from the start, that's not acceptable.
While we usually find our footwear is comfortable out of the box, break-in time can vary between different foot shapes and models. Some people find Goodyear welts need a bit more time to soften, while others (like you've experienced with our City Derbys) find our non-Goodyear styles more immediately comfortable with their more flexible uppers and lighter soles.
We always stand by our products - if you're not happy at any point, just let us know and we will always refund, replace, exchange, or try to repair any purchase you make with us, no matter when. You can reach me directly at wg@wills-vegan-shoes.com or just reply to the email you received.
Let me know what you'd like to do to proceed - I'm here to help if you have any questions or need anything.
Will
I had the shoes for 3 days, wore them today for the first time. They look good and at first glance they seem well-made. However, the left heel came off after the first 200 metre walk, which is very dissapointing. There are fake "nail holes" but no nails or even glue holding the heel on. I will fix it myself later.
The shoes are very uncomfortable at first, but that is expected. All vegan dress shoes I have ever had are very stiff in the beginning.
Shipping (including going through customs) was very fast and without problems.
Hi Stefan,
I'm really sorry this happened. These are one of our best-selling shoes and we hardly have any issues with them – but saying that, due to the nature of manufacturing, this can happen.
Don't worry, we'll always refund, replace, or try to repair your purchase at any point if you're not happy. We always stand by our products.
If you'd like to message me directly at wg@wills-vegan-shoes.com, I can send a new pair to you. You should be able to expect these to last you years and years with no issues.
I'm here to help.
Will
After about two years, the strap ripped off. I rarely used the backpack, and when I did, I usually only carried a laptop in it. Otherwise, the rest of the fabric seems very sturdy and high-quality.
Hi V,
I am really sorry about this. We are reviewing what happened to your backpack closely with our factory to see what went wrong - you should not expect this to happen.
If you are ever unhappy with any purchase from us at any point, we will ALWAYS refund, replace, or try to repair - just let us know and we will take care of everything. We always look after our customers.
Please let me know how we can help. You can reach me directly at wg@wills-vegan-shoes.com
Will
I absolutely love these! Add 2” of height to my short stature! Super thick chunky sole is great for traction as well as absorption of shock. Soft faux-seude liner has not degraded at all after months of use. Are more comfortable for standing all day at my job than my Hoka’s!
Look great, fashionable with both pants or skirts.
Well-made, sturdy, thick. Unimpacted by rain or scuffs.
Love the side zipper—makes them quick & easy to put on in a hurry.
I had to write a review after coming to the page to reorder my beloved boots after 3 years of hard labor and finding some less than pleased customers.
I work 8 hour shifts, 4 days a week, on concrete in the wellness aisle of a health market. I have worn these boots for almost every shift for 3 years, as well as at amusement parks, museums and gardens. They have great support without being at all heavy. I tested several other work boots before settling on these. They amaze me. They are my choice for any long days of walking or working. I love the style as well and often get compliments and requests for where I got them.
In response to the other reviews - I did purchase inserts for my arches and I don't wear them as rain or snow boots - I am diligent about wiping them off if they get wet. (For waterproof boots I highly recommend the WVSport Snow Boots - they are amazing in rain and snow - being completely waterproof. I wear them all year. I am in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. I have had them for 5 years and they still look brand new).
I am replacing my Urban boots now as the front has just started to flake where the shoe bends at the ball of the foot and I want to invest in a full footbed insert as I have dug a groove with my toes.
Excited to get my new pair.
Nach langer Zeit in Wanderschuhen von Lowa, die im Winter kalt und nicht wasserdicht waren, freue ich mich jetzt über die robusten und mir recht wasserdicht erscheinenden Schuhe. Ich finde sie sind gut geschnitten und angenehm zu tragen.
Alles top 🌱
The shoes look nice and they have a good fit. The fabric seem to be a bit easily scuffed.
Super Optik, tolle Qualität. Sehr wertig das Ganze, mit leichtem Abzug für die Schnürbänder, die etwas ausfransen. Man muss die Schuhe natürlich ein wenig einlaufen. Davon ab rechtfertigen die Schuhe den (zugegeben hohen) Preis. Würde ich wieder bestellen, wenn ich die Wahl hätte!
I like it! It fits my body perfectly and I find it really confortable. Futhermore, like others said, it is not only warm but also stylish, which is what I needed for my city´s cold winters.
I have had these sneakers for almost a year and am very pleased with them. They were comfy from the first wear (no breaking in) and feel sturdy enough underfoot. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, a darker colour option would be great - perhaps a chocolate brown and black combo?
Four stars as these were great at first but unfortunately after a few months of normal wear (daily walks to town) the ankle support completely disintegrated, it's a shame as I really liked them and wish they'd have lasted longer! The style is smart and versatile, they go with everything.
I'm really happy with my boots. I ordered them as I couldn't find waterproof boots anywhere else that didn't have leather in them. I'm so glad I splashed out on these boots as they have been inredibly comfortable from the start and have been keeping my feet cosy and dry. I've worn the boots to the office - they look smart for office attire. And I've also worn them through parks and fields where they got pretty muddy. They were easy to clean and back to taking me to the office in the next instance. Will definitely order from Will's Vegan Store again when I next need shoes. Very impressed. Time will tell how long they last, but after a couple of months they look and feel like new despite their wet weather adventures with me.
The boots are very good quality, totally waterproof and warm but comfort and fit could be improved.
I was confused by the seemingly contradictory reviews on here, but after wearing the boots they all make sense. First the positives. The boots are very warm, and fully waterproof. They're quite elegant too so they were perfect for my London winter commute and then I could keep them on all day in the office. I have severe Raynauds and these are noticeably warmer than any other shoes yet somehow don't often feel too warm indoors.
Now for the downsides. The boots are quite long and narrow. Without half sizes available it makes it tricky to get an ideal fit. They do expand in width a bit with wear but I don't think I could've gone down another full size. They look OK but a little bigger and more masculine than I would've liked ideally.
The break in period for these was really long and uncomfortable. Particularly the right boot had a crease that painfully dug into my foot with each step. It took about 2 months of continuous wear for that to go away. Even now I probably wouldn't take them as my only boots on a trip with lots of walking. I can't really power walk in them but for day to day that's alright. I'm not sure if it was a size issue or a material issue that led to the creasing but it would be great if that could be improved.
Overall these work about 80% of what I wanted them for. Not totally sure if I would recommend them given how painful it was to break them in, but customer service really was excellent so maybe give them a go, see if it works for you.
Excellent vegan leather - true to size, easy to break in, durable even in wet weather. ALWAYS get compliments. Thank you, Will’s!
I had been searching for a vegan wool coat for ages and finally gave into buying this one. And what can I say, it's very good. I can see that not everyone will like the structure of the fabric but I for one enjoy it. The inside is smooth, there is a pocket on the inner left side for your phone or other objects.
Like many others have commented already, the coat's sizing is one size too large. I am 183cm tall and weigh 85kg and the coat fits perfectly in size S. Usually I would have taken M. I assume WVS cannot change the labeling easily since then the comments and the sizing would be out of sync, leading to a frustrating user experience. So just buy one size smaller than you usually would.