So far (March 2026), there are no new vegan éS shoes.
But I came across this interesting éS shoe. It could theoretically be vegan / leather-free, but the éS website does not categorize (or tag) it as "animal-friendly". But this info is not always correct.
The description (which isn't always correct either) on the éS website says (5 March 2026):
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Imprint X Kevlar
01 Description
The éS Imprint Kevlar® is a progressive silhouette shaped by decades of innovation. This model takes things further with reinforced toe and heel caps constructed from Kevlar® - a high-strength, a high-strength abrasion resistant fiber engineered for next-level durability. Informed by hiking and athletic aesthetics, the Imprint Kevlar® is designed to handle serious wear and tear while seamlessly blending the rich skate heritage of éS with modern performance upgrades.
Key Features:
• Kevlar® Toe and Heel Caps.
• Double-Layer Double Stitched Toe Cap.
• Thermothane Vamp and Quarter Panel.
• 400 NBS Rubber Compound Outsole with Zonal Traction.
• Removable EVA Foam Footbed.
• Molded EVA Foam Midsole.
• Breathable Mesh Upper.
• Full Length Lace Loops with Silicone Print Reinforcement.
• Lace Tunnels and Lace Pocket On Tongue.
• Kevlar® / Synthetic / Mesh
• Kevlar® / Synthetic / Mesh
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Side note: éS has used Kevlar before, for example (or maybe only), in 2019.
Side note: Kevlar is a registered trademark and material technology developed by DuPont. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is based in the USA.
Like many big companies, DuPont does still seem to use animal testing in some cases as part of safety research, development, and regulatory compliance.
There is no indication that Kevlar materials themselves are directly tested on animals in the same way cosmetics or pharmaceuticals might be.
