Is Vans vegan? Who owns Vans?
American apparel, accessories and footwear brand specializing in skateboarding shoes, established 1966. Sells footwear, clothing, and accessories.
The short answer
Vans is owned by VF Corporation. Only some products are vegan. The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. The wider brand or its owner sells animal products.
Is Vans vegan?
Some vegan linesOnly some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Vans UK official websiteIs Vans cruelty-free?
Not cruelty-freeThe brand or its owner sells animal-derived products
Company's own statementSource: Vans UK official websiteDoes Vans or its owner sell animal products?
Sells animal productsVans brand uses leather, down, and wool in its product range. The parent company VF Corporation explicitly states that leather, down and wool are the primary animal-derived materials used by VF and its brands, including Vans. While Vans also produces vegan models, the brand's main product line includes significant quantities of leather footwear.
Who owns Vans?
VF CorporationOwned by VF Corporation
Official registrySource: Vans UK official website
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Vans
- Parent company
VF Corporation does not appear to have a published policy prohibiting animal testing on cosmetics or finished products. While VF has developed an extensive Animal Derived Materials Policy (2017) addressing responsible sourcing of leather, down, and wool—including partnership with Humane Society International—this policy focuses on animal welfare in sourcing and does not explicitly address animal testing. VF does not appear on Leaping Bunny certification list. The company mentions participating in responsible sourcing programs for materials but no explicit policy against animal testing has been identified.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free International)
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free International): Vans is recorded as not listed.
What this means
Our record lists Vans as a brand of VF Corporation. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Vans appears on one scheme we check: Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free International). Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
On animal testing, our record for VF Corporation states: VF Corporation does not appear to have a published policy prohibiting animal testing on cosmetics or finished products. While VF has developed an extensive Animal Derived Materials Policy (2017) addressing responsible sourcing of leather, down, and wool—including partnership with Humane Society International—this policy focuses on animal welfare in sourcing and does not explicitly address animal testing. VF does not appear on Leaping Bunny certification list. The company mentions participating in responsible sourcing programs for materials but no explicit policy against animal testing has been identified. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
Independent vegan alternatives
- Matt & NatVeganCruelty-free
- RapanuiVeganCruelty-free
- WilbyVeganCruelty-free
- Will's Vegan StoreVeganCruelty-free
- Dr. MartensSome vegan linesCruelty-free
- Stella McCartneySome vegan linesCruelty-free
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vans vegan?
- Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Vans?
- Vans is recorded as owned by VF Corporation.
- Is Vans cruelty-free?
- The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does VF Corporation test on animals?
- Our record for VF Corporation states: VF Corporation does not appear to have a published policy prohibiting animal testing on cosmetics or finished products. While VF has developed an extensive Animal Derived Materials Policy (2017) addressing responsible sourcing of leather, down, and wool—including partnership with Humane Society International—this policy focuses on animal welfare in sourcing and does not explicitly address animal testing. VF does not appear on Leaping Bunny certification list. The company mentions participating in responsible sourcing programs for materials but no explicit policy against animal testing has been identified.