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All my shoes are made of man-made material, mostly walking shoes and sandals (Merrell brand) I hardly use purses, just little lightweight synthetic ones for keys and wallet. I prefer micro fiber material for jackets which are very light, warm and better temperature controlled and now there are so many attractive styles to choose from. My lifestyle does not demand dress up clothes at all, since I'm no longer working or going to fancy events.

I hardly ever see fur these days, it's completely looked down upon here. Do people still get paint thrown on them - I think so. I believe the fashion industry is trying to bring it back, although whose buying it, I don't know. A couple in my building have big fluffy fur coats and they look terrible in them, really outdated. Wearing a fur coat marks a person as being very unconscious and people will react negatively, I think. I knew someone who wore had a big long mink coat, saying she had always wanted one. I can't imagine a working person spending that kind of money on it.
 

I drink the milk, I eat the meat and I thank cows for all my leather products, so the animal did not die in vain like many of us do.
 

SifuPhil said:
And you're in or near Chicago, right?

I would imagine you could just stroll through the slaughterhouses and pick whatever you want off the rack, so to speak ...
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You DO realize the Stockyards have been closed since 1971... but good attempt.... see, when you try your hand at an insult, you really should check your facts.... otherwise it's just ineffective... and you come off looking inane.. lol!!
 
QuickSilver said:
You DO realize the Stockyards have been closed since 1971... but good attempt.... see, when you try your hand at an insult, you really should check your facts.... otherwise it's just ineffective... and you come off looking inane.. lol!!
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And here I was shooting for insane - darn it!

I guess maybe the next time you're down in Ft. Worth ... ;)
 
SifuPhil said:
And here I was shooting for insane - darn it!

I guess maybe the next time you're down in Ft. Worth ... ;)
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you really need to look up the word "inane".. lol!!

As for leather footwear... Natural leather is really much healthier for your feet.. It allows your feet to breathe and therefore stay fungus and odor free.. I can always tell when I'm standing next to someone in man-made shoes.... Their feet stink.. and you can smell them.
 
QuickSilver said:
you really need to look up the word "inane".. lol!!
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And perhaps you should look up the word "satire" ... ;)

As for leather footwear... Natural leather is really much healthier for your feet.. It allows your feet to breathe and therefore stay fungus and odor free.. I can always tell when I'm standing next to someone in man-made shoes.... Their feet stink.. and you can smell them.
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That used to be the case, I agree, but there are now breathable synthetic shoes easily available. They might not be the heighth of fashion but I've seen several running shoes that fit the bill.

I'm far from innocent - I've worn my share of leather boots and coats and, on that one memorable weekend, leather pants, but now I prefer synthetics for their ease of care and superior abilities at water repellency, breathability and durability. When I go into the woods for a hike I much prefer wearing my Cabela's Gore-Tex jacket to my designer Italian leather jacket.
 
QS: Merrell's are my favorite shoes, made of man-made, yet breathable material - the most comfortable shoes/boots/sandals I have ever worn and good to my feet. Your feet will thank you.

- take a looksee - what's not to love.

http://www.merrell.com
 
Thanks Cookie, like Phil mentioned, my fave is Gortex, and I am loving those tennies, especially the high-top boots. I get a pair each year (man-made) and they are so excellent. I haven't gotten any of Merrills stuff, yet, but now I know another place to look;) denise
 
Grreat! I've tried so many shoes and spend tons over the years and find my feet are only happy in Merrell's, so I'm a loyal customer. I think the material is Gortex, not sure. My new high tops are the best and the major tread on them is perfect for winter. :)
 
I fell for high-top tennies back in the 90s, to work out at the gym. Course I don't do that now, but what I love is the ankle support, on tennies or boots. I have a hard time finding tennies w/high-tops nowadays. I like a lighter weight for walking etc. but yes, I'm going to have lots of trails at my new home, way near by too!! Thanks again cookie;) denise
 
Just something to ponder. Animals are a renewable resource.

Man made items are not just made by magic. They are made from materials from this planet. Some are renewable, many are not. A big percentage of synthetic materials are derived from oil.

How many of you who tout "man made" materials actually know what your synthetic of choice is made from?
 
rkunsaw said:
Just something to ponder. Animals are a renewable resource.

Man made items are not just made by magic. They are made from materials from this planet. Some are renewable, many are not. A big percentage of synthetic materials are derived from oil.

How many of you who tout "man made" materials actually know what your synthetic of choice is made from?
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Holy Hell has frozen over rk..... I actually agree with you on this.. and had never looked at it that way.. but you are spot on.
 
rkunsaw said:
Just something to ponder. Animals are a renewable resource.
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Tell that to all the extinct ones.

Man made items are not just made by magic. They are made from materials from this planet. Some are renewable, many are not. A big percentage of synthetic materials are derived from oil.

How many of you who tout "man made" materials actually know what your synthetic of choice is made from?
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I suppose it comes down to the fact that whenever you create / manufacture something you need to consume resources. Oil isn't as cute and cuddly as a mink, so we tree-huggers quite naturally scream when the critter is clubbed to death, whereas oil?

Feh ... oil doesn't have big round eyes or a pulse.

Oil has a longer predicted existence than some of these animals, so in the name of good stewardship I think it makes sense to give the nod to it instead of a species that might have only 50 years left.

Of course, the ideal would be to wear shoes and clothing made exclusively of hemp. ;)
 
I've seen some pretty nice hemp and bamboo clothing and accessories. There are also products made of recycled rubber tires, including bags and shoes, belts, etc. There's a trend now to to use recycled sweaters or clothes to remake them into attractive fashion items, and again a very good idea, but a bit expensive. It looks like the world is moving in the direction of ethical use of resources and creative people are leading the way.
 
AZ Jim said:
Phil, wouldn't not using leather be wasteful. I mean we drank the milk, we ate the meat, shouldn't we likewise use the leather?
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Absolutely we should. I would like that there be a more humane way to slaughter cattle though.. I still will not stop eating meat or using leather goods. I can be convinced to fore go the mink coat in favor of faux .. but not my Michael Kors handbag or shoes.. lol!!
 
rkunsaw said:
Just something to ponder. Animals are a renewable resource.

Man made items are not just made by magic. They are made from materials from this planet. Some are renewable, many are not. A big percentage of synthetic materials are derived from oil.

How many of you who tout "man made" materials actually know what your synthetic of choice is made from?
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RK, some people love animals so much, like me, that we don't want to eat them, or "wear" them. It's really as simple as that. I'm like Phil, way not perfect. Many times I just don't think about it, and eat whatever. I'm changing though, in fact much of the food I eat is vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes. I still eat eggs, butter, mostly soy, but I like regular milk too. We recently cooked up a roast here, and I put ham in my beans yesterday.

If you or anyone else see's nothing wrong with wearing or eating animals then you have every right to do as you want. I don't think less of you (as I mention in previous para.), it's not like you're doing it because you hate animals, you just see them for a different purpose:)

Have a good one, we've got sunshine, and I was headed in to find out how the weathers going in the NorthEast;)
 
Mrs. Robinson said:
Cookie-Merrells are my favorite too! Sooo comfy. A little pricey (although not too bad) but they really last!
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Oh far out Mrs. R!! I had never heard of them! I'll spend a bit more on some things, like boots, but they usually last for years! hugs this a.m., denise
 

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