Vegan Women's Block Heels | Will's Vegan Store

Block Heels

£38

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Sorry, this style is discontinued and won't be returning. While we introduce each style to stay forever, sometimes it's time to say goodbye so we can avoid overproduction and focus on refining our timeless, core collection.

Our Notes

A block heel is the one you actually wear. High enough to lift and lengthen, squared and low enough to stay steady on a pavement — the heel that carries you through a full day rather than the one you carry home in your hand. Ours is a clean court shoe on a 6cm squared block, cut with a softly rounded toe and a low topline that flatters the foot and keeps the whole thing elegant and uncomplicated.

Two of the three come in our signature Italian vegan nubuck — a finely brushed vegan suede with a soft, dry hand feel and real depth of colour. There's a deep wine, warm and a little dressy, the shade that comes into its own from autumn onwards, and a black that's the quiet workhorse, at home with everything. For a sharper, more polished finish, the same shape comes in smooth black — cleaner-lined and a touch more formal.

This is a genuinely useful shoe to style. The wine suede is lovely against camel and grey, under a midi dress or with tailored trousers and opaque tights when the weather turns. The black suede softens tailoring and dresses down as easily as up — jeans, a slip skirt, cropped trousers. And the smooth black is the put-together option, finishing a suit or a workwear look without a second thought.

Underfoot they're built to be worn, not endured: a slim TR outsole with a fine ribbed tread for grip, running up into the squared block heel, and inside a cushioned layered insole with a soft memory-foam top layer for comfort through the day. A soft Portuguese vegan suede lining keeps them comfortable against the foot.

Ethics & Origin

This product is ethically made in Portugal under EU employment, discrimination and health & safety law. It's vegan from the uppers and linings to the glue. It's delivered to you in plastic-free paper and cardboard packaging. We measure the emissions from making and delivering it, and work to a plan to reduce them.

Materials

Upper: Italian vegan nubuck (100% PU) – one of the finest vegan suedes you can get, Ecolabel certified with a soft, luxurious feel
Lining: Portuguese vegan suede (100% PU) – soft and comfortable against the foot, with a breathable suede texture that helps keep feet fresh
Insole: Cushioned layered insole – a soft memory foam top layer over a recycled PU base (20% recycled PU) cut to fit the shoe
Outsole: A slim TR outsole with a fine ribbed tread for grip, running up into a squared block heel that's covered in the upper so it reads as one piece with the shoe. The tread's cut into the ball and heel where you need it and left clean elsewhere, so it grips without looking heavy, and a WVS emboss is set into the sole."

Construction & Features

Shank: Steel shank for stability and support through the arch
Construction: Mounted (cemented) construction – the upper is lasted to shape and the outsole bonded directly underneath. The most widely used construction method in footwear, it gives a clean, flexible build, though the outsole isn't easily resoled
Water Resistance: Vegan Leather – Water-resistant for everyday wear – keeps you dry in rain, puddles, wet streets, and most winter conditions. Just avoid heavy saturation or full submersion. | Vegan Suede – Not water-resistant – vegan suede will soak through in rain, though it won't mark or spoil when wet. Best kept for dry days, and treat with a waterproofing spray if you want some protection.

Product Details

Type: Heels
Closure: Slip-on
Gender: Women's
Made In: Portugal
Weight: 0.72 kg per pair

Our Italian Bio-Based Vegan Leather

Made with Italian bio-based vegan leather containing 62–66% plant-origin renewable materials. Produced in Italy using modern water-based, non-solvent processes, combining a viscose backing with a next-generation bio-based polyurethane surface.

Care Guide

Vegan Suede Clean: For marks and stubborn stains, use warm soapy water with a cloth or soft brush, working gently over the surface. Towel dry afterwards. Brush: Once fully dry, run a suede brush over the uppers to lift the nap back up and restore the soft, even texture. Brushing in one direction gives the most consistent finish. Drying: Always let your footwear dry naturally, away from direct heat sources like radiators, as too much heat can stiffen or damage the suede. Stuff with paper or a shoe tree to help hold the shape while drying, and allow a day or two for the insides to dry fully before wearing again. Deodorising: Don't let your footwear stay damp between wears, as this creates an environment where microbes can develop and cause smells. If a smell does develop, dry the footwear thoroughly and use a footwear deodoriser until it clears. In extreme cases you can wash the insides out with warm soapy water, then dry fully and apply the deodoriser again. Waterproofing (optional): If you'd like some added protection, you can treat the suede with a waterproofing spray every 2–3 months depending on use — most standard sprays work fine on vegan suede. This is optional, and bear in mind vegan suede is naturally an open-textured material that isn't designed to be water-resistant. Vegan Leather Clean: Wipe the uppers and outsoles with warm soapy water and a cloth or soft brush, then towel dry thoroughly. Polish: A synthetic polish can be used to bring back shine and refresh the colour — any synthetic product should work fine, applied as described in its instructions. If your footwear has a burnished effect on the toes and sides (we apply a darker polish to some of our brown vegan leather uppers for effect), this is best reapplied by a cobbler, or at home using a darker shade of polish worked around the toes and sides. Drying: You can dry your footwear on top of or near a radiator or other heat source. Depending on the heat, it can take a few days to dry out the insides fully. Never put your footwear in the washing machine. Deodorising: Don't let your footwear stay damp between wears, especially inside boots, as this can damage the water resistance and let microbes develop, causing a smell. If this happens, dry the footwear thoroughly and use a footwear deodoriser until the smell stops. In extreme cases, wash the insides out with warm soapy water, then dry fully and reapply the deodoriser. Waterproofing (optional): You can treat the uppers with a waterproofing spray to improve durability, stain resistance and water resistance. We recommend doing this every 2–3 months depending on use — most standard waterproofing sprays work fine on our vegan leather.

Fit & Sizing

Width: D width fitting – a slightly wider fit with more volume than standard
Fit: Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
Heel Height: 6.0 cm
Toe Height: 0.4 cm
Toe Shape: Round toe
Instep: A shaped arch profile – the footbed rises through the arch to a raised heel, with a platform under the forefoot to soften the pitch
Break-in Time: You should find these comfy straight out of the box.

Size Chart

We've made this chart to help you choose the right size. You'll need your foot length measurement to get started. Once you've found your perfect fit with us, you can typically select the same size for all other models.

Fit and comfort notes:

Width and volume: our footwear is designed with a slightly wider D width fitting, offering more width and volume than most brands.
Materials: we use high quality vegan leather and suede. These materials are stable and won't stretch out significantly over time, so we recommend sizing up for comfort.
The perfect fit: you don't want the shoes to pinch your feet. You should have wiggle room for your toes and no rub points.
Feel: in most cases you'll find our footwear is comfy straight out of the box. Depending on the style or your foot shape, it can sometimes take a few wears for the uppers to soften and mould to your feet.

UK size	EU size	Foot length (mm)
2	35	220
3	36	227
4	37	233
5	38	240
6	39	247
6.5	40	253
7	41	260
8	42	267
9	43	273

How to take your foot length measurement

Stand on a hard surface with your heel against a wall.
Measure your foot from the heel (the wall) to the longest point of your toes.
Use this number to find your size in the chart above.

It is helpful to measure both feet, as one foot is often slightly larger than the other. Always choose the size that accommodates your longest foot.

We provide 365 days free returns and exchanges. You can swap sizes or styles as many times as you need, and you can return for a full refund at any point.