Nice Shoes

I have been wanting to write this review for a long time, to say how excellent the customer service is at this store. I was looking for waterproof booties and I had something quite specific in mind in terms of color, shape, design. I went there for the first time after reading all the good reviews and I was not disappointed. Granted the selection is no the largest but ethics are the point, and quality in all the products is clearly showing.
I spent quite some time in the store, trying to find this perfect pair combining all my requirements, and I was helped by a very knowledgable, understanding and patient gentleman. He ended up finding that probably what would fit best would be a model that they would receive the week after and he took my contact details to let me know so that I could come and try them as soon as he would get them in store. So he called me a few days later and left a message to tell me the shoes were available and he could set them aside for me.
Unfortunately in the meantime I had already found something similar somewhere else and so I never went to try the shoes. But I always felt bad about it since he took the time to give me a call and since I don’t like wasting people’s time, after all I spent more than half an hour in that store and ended up buying nothing… So I thought the least I could do was write a review to say thank you for the amazing customer service, and obviously when I need new shoes I will definitely go back to the store!

Ethics aside, this place has some GREAT deals, especially online and have some top brands cheaper than most stores, even the largest. I’ve seen Teva sandals here for $ 20 cheaper than anywhere else. I would always suggest going on their online store to reserve what you want the next day as they have loads of stock online that they don’t have in store. I’ve been to larger stores (eg MEC) after checking online that what I wanted was in stock only to go all the way there and it isn’t. Nice Shoes is run by an awesome couple and is very personable so they will make sure you get the right shoes.
And yes, everything happens to be vegan but I’m reviewing this as a normal shoe store because, even it it wasn’t I’d still give it 5 stars!

They have a good selection of shoes from sandals to hiking boots, all of which are cruelty-​free and many of which are also eco-​friendly. While their prices are a bit higher than some other shoe stores, they’re the only store I know of with this niche, and it makes my choice to support ethical companies that much simpler. A good example is ecofriendly shoe insoles that I couldn’t find anywhere else! Good staff who can help you find the right shoe too :)

I love this shoe store. It’s that simple.
The owners, who are super friendly, helpful and vegan care about the ethics of what they sell and they have done their homework.
In the small store, there is a surprisingly large selection of shoes for men and women, socks, handbags and wallets, and chocolate…
They have a good selection, not hippy looking shoes, although they do have those too, in all price ranges. If you’re vegan or care about the ethics of your shoes, and you haven’t been to Nice Shoes, you’re missing out big time. Go NOW!

A very neat vegan shoe store. They somehow manage to pack a very decent selection into a small store. The staff is very helpful and patient (I tend to try on a lot of things, and leave a mess when I shop for shoes). Plus they truly sell quality product. I bought 2 pairs of shoes and my wife bough several already. My shoes so far have been great. I worn one for over a year when it lost its water resistance (which is important in Vancouver), and my second pair has been going strong for way over a year now. My wife has similar experience. One time she bought boots that fell apart instantly, and the owner agreed to replace them with no hesitation.
The prices are somewhat high, but they are competitive with other shoe stores, and in the long run its cheaper to buy quality shoes than to keep getting stuff from payless.

I’ve been meaning to come here for a while. I can’t remember if it was because of another Unilocaler’s review or if it was something else completely but I finally, FINALLY, made it in.
I have been looking for a particular type of sandal for a little while and they had it! For not that much money! And my hair stylist just moved to this neighbourhood! It’s like the universe had decided I needed to come here and buy shoes.
Surprise, surprise, I bought shoes.
And a purse.
And a vegan version of the Snickers bar.
They have an interesting assortment of vegan/​vegetarian books and alternative food stuffs. If you’re interested in finding vegan shoes, this is a great place to start.
If you’ve heard of Matt & Nat purses (designers based out of Montréal and I believe all the materials they use are vegan or repurposed), they have them and they’re glorious.

The best selection of vegan shoes in the city in many styles and sizes. I personally don’t care about the ethicalness of my shoes, however, many of my friends do. I am glad that there is a fashionable store that caters to this. The customer service is friendly and the prices are decent.

This place is great.
I stopped by Nice Shoes on a mission to pick up a particular item. Before hand, I had emailed the store with a bunch of questions regarding the shoes that I had been interested in. All of my emails were answered promptly and with all the details I had hoped for — being in Vancouver only for the day left little time to hum and haw over shoes… I needed to be in and out as quickly as possible. Nice Shoes set it up so I could do just that when I arrived.
While in the store I was helped really well by a nice man whose name I cannot remember, but I assume is an owner. He was incredibly helpful and kind. Not the kind of shop owner I have encountered in Toronto.
I purchased the shoes I had been hoping for and felt comfortable parting with a lot of money based on the shop keepers feedback and experience. Looking around the shop it looked well stocked and thoughtfully curated — a welcome change from shops that just stock a bunch of junk because it’s vegan.
Thanks for existing Nice Shoes!

I only ordered online from this store, but that experience was great. They answered my emails promptly. It was easy to order, quick and went through my paypal account. My shoes, ordered on a Monday night, came on a Thursday morning via Canada post. They have free shipping over $ 100, so I added some inexpensive lip balm to the order and got free shipping! Who doesn’t love new shoes and new lip balm?
Thanks NiceShoes!

Love this store. Its so great to find a place in Vancouver where you can get stylish shoes and accessories that are made with compassion.
I’ve bought a couple pairs of shoes there that I wear everyday. The service is also really great. Joanne is very sweet, friendly and personable.
I may have to stop by today to do more shopping! :D

So much to love about Nice Shoes.
We’re not vegan or people to seek out shoes made of any particular material but this is a very well curated collection of shoes, accessories and we’ve even bought baby gifts here, made locally.
Friendly, professional, knowledgeable people with a great selection and average shoe prices but here you know that more of the consumer price goes to the ethical manufacturer and not Nike’s advertising budget.
Another great thing is when you sign up for their newsletter they only send you sale information about 6 – 8 times a year. You get a discount from a respectful business owner who doesn’t just want to spam you or beg for «likes» on facebook in order to be eligible for their sales.
Highly recommended to shoe lovers everywhere!

There was a mix-​up regarding my order (two pairs ordered online); Joanne at Nice Shoes was very pro-​active about taking care of it to make sure everything was right.
I greatly appreciate their good customer service. I feel much better about ordering from them again one day!
Would love to visit their brick-​and-​mortar store in Vancouver; it sounds awesome! We need a store like that in San Francisco. I don’t think this town has even one vegan shoe shore. Can you believe that?

this shop is so perfect in name in so many ways. it’s a simple pleasure of mine to tell someone i got my shoes at nice shoes after they have exclaimed, «nice shoes!» ok, ok, this is obvious fun. but seriously, it is guaranteed to happen. put to the test this week: i wore my red («vegetarian shoes» brand) mary janes twice this week and both times, i had to explain where i got them to excited co-​workers.
but really, it’s hard for my brain sometimes to realize that i don’t have to do any thinking about materials when i’m in this shop. this store only sells things that cause no harm to animals. i love that they host bake sales and parties as fundraisers for different animal organizations and issues. what nice and giving people!
i tend to get a mild sugar headache after raiding the chocolate treats for sale at the counter. so maybe that isn’t so nice. but that’s my own fault for not enjoying treats in moderation!
another nice find is hurraw lip balm (this was the first place i ever came across it) which is my most favourite stuff ever and basically the only stuff i stick on my face that isn’t straight up coconut oil.
once, i excitedly bought 2 pairs of shoes mega on sale and realized upon trying them on again at home that one pair was a size big. sometimes when i get really excited about finding vegan footwear (which i realize the novelty of hasn’t quite sunk in yet when i visit this store) i don’t pay as much care and attention to the size. i was frustrated with myself and emailed joanne who said to come in and she’d exchange the size for me. i was so impressed because i had bought them on sale and it’s pretty dumb of me not to be careful about fit when i’m actually in the store trying them on.
you can’t beat the service and the ever-​expanding selection and the gentle, harm-​free vibes of this store!
i’m waiting for some other shops to join nice shoes and the cupcake place to become a vegan stripmall a la portland! but oh goodness, now i’m dreaming up a perfect day of a nice shoes visit and then stopping by gluten-​free epicurean for a most excellent treat… swoon!

This place carries a mixed bag of vegan items alongside some fabulous shoes. It’s awesome and dangerous all at the same time… for those of us that struggle with self control anyway.
The service is fantastic. Knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Just lovely. I really appreciate when my struggle to make a decision is endured with kindness instead of irritation. Lets be honest, I can be sort of annoying.
I bought some boots which quickly turned into my favourite boots and I couldn’t be more pleased. Everything seems pretty reasonably priced to me. I will be back over and over and over.

Check this place out for a unique selection of quality shoes in different materials. The saleswoman did not pressure and they are not preachy. if you are looking for vegan, cruelty-​free shoes, this is the place. Or if you just want to see something new in shoes. they also have accessories. I thought it would be more expensive but the shoes are reasonable.

..to know that EVERYTHING in NICE shoes is cruelty free is a reason to shop their on it’s own. But add to that, a large stylish selection of the most up to date fashion, and you’ve created one of the cities newest hottest places to shop for shoes and handbags. It may be a touch out of the way for some. But it’s well worth a little jog to get there. I assure shoppers, they won’t be disappointed.

I finally got myself to Nice Shoes last weekend. For the last two years, I’ve hunted down vegan shoes and bags in other places (Shoe Warehouse is a favourite), so to find ALL animal-​free product in one store was super convenient. The shoes are hip and fun, and I walked out with a cute pair of cork flats and a sessy pair of red heels that I absolutely LOVE.
I agree with a previous reviewer that the selection isn’t massive yet, but I have high hopes that the selection will grow and will definitely make this my number one shoe spot to check first from now on. I think I tried on maybe 12 pairs, and the owners were incredibly helpful and accommodating of my choosiness :)

Finding decent footwear in this city — that is friendly to workers, the planet and animals — finally got easier.
I visited Nice Shoes the day after they opened and I was very impressed. Good selection — sneakers, heels, flats, high tops, low tops, men’s shoes, shoes that look like leather, shoes that are fabric. Lots of choice. Lots of different styles and colours too. I bought myself 2 pairs of sneakers, a hemp «made in Canada» belt and some cruelty-​free vanilla lip balm.
I was also impressed by the bags — most of which are made from recycled pop bottles, and they ranged from very posh to casual. Nice Shoes even carries eco-​umbrellas — so you have no excuse for toting around pvc crap — they have umbrellas also made from recycled pop bottles.
Oh, they also carry men’s ties, make-​up bags, travel bags, wallet’s and little adorable coin purses. Just little odds and ends that would make any ethical fashionista (and even non-​fashionista) happy.
If you want to lighten your karmic footprint (literally), a good place to start is locally owned, Nice Shoes.

This weekend marked the long-​awaited grand opening of Vancouver’s very own vegan shoe and accessory store, Nice Shoes. Along with practically every other vegan in town, I feel like, I headed up Fraser street to check them out — and I was pleasantly surprised by how «together» things were for their first weekend!
There’s a small, though varied and delightful selection of shoes. They’re ordering more as the weeks go by and as proprietor Joanne visits more fashion events. They’re sticklers for eco-​friendliness and vegan-​ness, but luckily for us fashion-​conscious vegans and vegetarians, they do carry shoes by designers that don’t ONLY make vegan shoes. Myself, I picked up a pair of Steve Maddens for a price that was far more reasonable than I expected — $ 70.
They also offer bags, belts, ties, shoe polishes, lip balm, wallets, and some other accessories. It’s great to have this resource in Vancouver and I can’t wait to become a regular. I didn’t feel guilty spending money there at all, and the service was friendly and kind. After leaving (and opting to walk home in my beautiful new shoes) I realized that it had felt less like a shopping experience and more like going for coffee with friends.