Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 It's easy to find hand bags, clothing , etc. that are not made from animals but what about tennis/walking/running shoes? I have the cutest natural fiber sandles but wondering about tennies. My walking shoes have leather uppers. I have seen hemp boots but what about 'hiking boots'? Deanna in Colorado also at recycled_gardens Thought for the day Mud slingers lose valuable garden soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi Deanna, Most high-end running-specific shoes are vegan just because leather weighs too much and doesn't breathe enough for running. I run in Sauconys and they are vegan. New Balance, Pearl Izumi, and Asiics runner-specific shoes are also vegan. (Nike is always suspect as far as I'm concerned). Stay away from anything calling itself a " cross-trainer " , aerobic or casual shoe. The manufacturers do use leather in those. Expect to paid over $100 for them. I'm not sure about tennis shoes though.... cotton Keds are vegan. If you ask a reputable shoe store, they will know which of their shoes have leather and which don't. Leather is not recommended for high-performance sports (including speed walking). Althetes are demanding when it comes to their equipment: they want ultimate performance - which translates into no leather. As for walking shoes, I like the Keen Newport H2 (they also have a Venice H2 - www.keenfootwear.com). They are super comfy and great for hiking, walking and canoeing/kayaking (they have a nice stiff sole, they don't slip and they dry fast). Hope that helped Denise G. ----- From : genny_y2k[genny_y2k] Sent : 6/25/2007 9:11:27 AM To : Cc : Subject : RE: Vegan Footwear Question It's easy to find hand bags, clothing , etc. that are not made from animals but what about tennis/walking/running shoes? I have the cutest natural fiber sandles but wondering about tennies. My walking shoes have leather uppers. I have seen hemp boots but what about 'hiking boots'? Deanna in Colorado also at recycled_gardens Thought for the day Mud slingers lose valuable garden soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I recently bought Nike 360s, as they were highly recommended to me. I inspected them thoroughly before buying them and could not see any trace of leather or suede. Please let me know if you hear otherwise as I won't buy them again. (Though I got two pair and these are likely to last me awhile.) Sharon dgontard wrote: > Hi Deanna, > > Most high-end running-specific shoes are vegan just because leather weighs too much and > doesn't breathe enough for running. I run in Sauconys and they are vegan. New Balance, > Pearl Izumi, and Asiics runner-specific shoes are also vegan. (Nike is always suspect as > far as I'm concerned). Stay away from anything calling itself a " cross-trainer " , aerobic > or casual shoe. The manufacturers do use leather in those. > > Expect to paid over $100 for them. I'm not sure about tennis shoes though.... cotton Keds > are vegan. If you ask a reputable shoe store, they will know which of their shoes have > leather and which don't. Leather is not recommended for high-performance sports (including > speed walking). Althetes are demanding when it comes to their equipment: they want > ultimate performance - which translates into no leather. > > As for walking shoes, I like the Keen Newport H2 (they also have a Venice H2 - > www.keenfootwear.com). They are super comfy and great for hiking, walking and > canoeing/kayaking (they have a nice stiff sole, they don't slip and they dry fast). > > Hope that helped > Denise G. > > ----- > From : genny_y2k[genny_y2k] > Sent : 6/25/2007 9:11:27 AM > To : > Cc : > Subject : RE: Vegan Footwear Question > > It's easy to find hand bags, clothing , etc. that are not made from > animals but what about tennis/walking/running shoes? > I have the cutest natural fiber sandles but wondering about tennies. My > walking shoes have leather uppers. I have seen hemp boots but what > about 'hiking boots'? > Deanna in Colorado > also at recycled_gardens > > Thought for the day > Mud slingers lose valuable garden soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hi Sharon, I just looked up your shoes on the Nike site. I'm sure that your Nikes are vegan. I don't buy Nike because in the past, they have been cited for using child labour in shoe production. That's why I find anything they make " suspect " . I try not to force my politics on other people... sometimes it just slips out anyway... Sorry about that! :] Cheers! Denise G. ----- From : Sharon Zakhour[sharon.zakhour] Sent : 6/25/2007 11:42:03 AM To : Cc : Subject : RE: Re: Vegan Footwear Question I recently bought Nike 360s, as they were highly recommended to me. I inspected them thoroughly before buying them and could not see any trace of leather or suede. Please let me know if you hear otherwise as I won't buy them again. (Though I got two pair and these are likely to last me awhile.) Sharon dgontard wrote: > Hi Deanna, > > Most high-end running-specific shoes are vegan just because leather weighs too much and > doesn't breathe enough for running. I run in Sauconys and they are vegan. New Balance, > Pearl Izumi, and Asiics runner-specific shoes are also vegan. (Nike is always suspect as > far as I'm concerned). Stay away from anything calling itself a " cross-trainer " , aerobic > or casual shoe. The manufacturers do use leather in those. > > Expect to paid over $100 for them. I'm not sure about tennis shoes though.... cotton Keds > are vegan. If you ask a reputable shoe store, they will know which of their shoes have > leather and which don't. Leather is not recommended for high-performance sports (including > speed walking). Althetes are demanding when it comes to their equipment: they want > ultimate performance - which translates into no leather. > > As for walking shoes, I like the Keen Newport H2 (they also have a Venice H2 - > www.keenfootwear.com). They are super comfy and great for hiking, walking and > canoeing/kayaking (they have a nice stiff sole, they don't slip and they dry fast). > > Hope that helped > Denise G. > > ----- > From : genny_y2k[ genny_y2k] > Sent : 6/25/2007 9:11:27 AM > To : > Cc : > Subject : RE: Vegan Footwear Question > > It's easy to find hand bags, clothing , etc. that are not made from > animals but what about tennis/walking/running shoes? > I have the cutest natural fiber sandles but wondering about tennies. My > walking shoes have leather uppers. I have seen hemp boots but what > about 'hiking boots'? > Deanna in Colorado > also at recycled_gardens > > Thought for the day > Mud slingers lose valuable garden soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 No, that's OK, Denise. It's good to hear all the info. :-) Sharon dgontard wrote: > Hi Sharon, > > I just looked up your shoes on the Nike site. I'm sure that your Nikes are vegan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 You can also go to VeganEssentials.com they have footwear, food and all kinds of Vegan goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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