Born in California. Made to play.
BC stands for Born in California. We're a bc shoe brand with a laid-back West Coast point of view, the sister brand of Seychelles, and every pair of BC footwear is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
- Sister brand of Seychelles
- 100% vegan
- Cruelty-free
What BC stands for
BC, in two letters and three moods
Curious about bc shoes meaning? It's simple: B is for Born, C is for California. Everything else is attitude.
Born
Born is where each style starts: an idea, a sketch, a playful twist on a classic shape.
in California
California is the mood. Sunny, relaxed and a little offbeat, with fashion that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Laid back
Slip-ons, mules and easy shapes that go from errands to dinner without a fuss.
Funky
Chunky platforms, retro buckles and punchy colors that like to be noticed.
Curious
We love trying new textures and silhouettes, even the ones that are a little weird.
Easy to wear, easy to love.
Our story
From a West Coast idea to today's collection
We keep our story simple and true: a California-inspired identity that goes back to 2002, and a collection that is vegan-first today.
Since 2002
West Coast identity begins
BC grows from a laid-back, California-inspired point of view on shoes.
Vegan first
Vegan-first design today
Our collection is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, from V-Leather and V-Suede to faux shearling.
Today
A playful lineup
Platforms, mules, loafers, boots and sandals, all with that BC sense of play.
Kinder to animals, kinder to the planet
Kindness is a design rule for us, not an add-on. Here's what it looks like in practice.
100% vegan and cruelty-free
Our collection is made without animal leather, using V-Leather, V-Suede, faux fur and faux shearling instead.
Recycled-cardboard boxes
Your pair arrives in a box made from recycled cardboard and printed with plant-based ink.
Recycled and repurposed materials
Where possible, we choose recycled and repurposed materials. It's a direction we keep working on.
Design signatures
Four things you'll spot on every BC pair
Different styles, same fingerprints. Look closely and you'll find them everywhere.
Chunky soles
Platforms and lugged soles add height and a little attitude to everything.
Retro buckles
Gold and silver hardware with a vintage wink, from slides to boots.
Cozy textures
Faux shearling, faux fur and corduroy for soft, touchable layers.
Punchy hues
Colors with a pulse, from mossy olive to deep cherry and warm sand.
The lineup
Six more BC styles to get to know
From cozy corduroy mules to a tall lace-up boot, a few of our favorites across the collection.
MuleSee styles on AmazonEvery New Beginning Mule
MuleSee styles on AmazonSmooth Landing Mule
- BootSee styles on Amazon
Teddy Boot
- BootSee styles on Amazon
Carmen Tall Boot
SneakerCheck on AmazonWinnie Sneaker
SandalSee styles on AmazonStarfish Sandal
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Brand questions
Good questions about BC
A few things people often ask us about the brand.
Still curious?
Visit our contact pageYes. BC Footwear is the sister brand of Seychelles. BC has a personality of its own: playful, bold and 100% vegan.
No. B.O.C. is a different footwear line. BC stands for Born in California and is the sister brand of Seychelles.
Our styles are imported, and details can vary by style, so check the label on your pair or the listing on Amazon. Born in California speaks to our heritage and design spirit.
Our current collection is vegan, made with materials like V-Leather, V-Suede and faux shearling. Some older, discontinued or resale pairs may differ, so check the listing before you order.
Not officially, no. We're an independent Amazon Associates site that helps you explore BC Shoes styles, then points you to Amazon for sizes and availability. Happy to help you find your pair!
Find the pair that plays with you
Browse BC Shoes on Amazon, then check the size guide so your first pair fits right.
- Browse the styles
- Check your size
- Go play
Our sizes run from US 6 to 11, and a couple of styles fit a little differently, so the guide is worth a minute.
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