Best Non Leather Shoes

I have learned a couple things doing this Non Leather Shoes blog.  I have also run into some things that raise questions in my mind.  Ethics V Cruelty.  Ethical treatment of animals as compared to cruelty to animals.  What is ethical treatment of animals?

I don’t think we as a culture or people need to use leather to cover our feet anymore.  Now, I’m not a vegan and until recently didn’t even really understand the difference between vegan and vegetarian.  What I find curious is when perusing the internet I often find articles about let’s say a Vegan Shoe or vegan clothes, that almost always mention something about the ethical treatment of animals.  I don’t notice that in the non leather shoes or leather free articles.

That got me to thinking about the ethical treatment of animals.  I watched an episode of “Bones” not too long ago, the plot was centered around a chicken factory, that got me thinking about it some more.  While some things stand out and scream unethical others are not so clear.  I don’t think cruelty and ethics go hand in hand all the time either.  Cruelty free non leather shoes is a good thing, but what about cruelty free leather shoes?  Let’s say a farmer has a cow that is treated well.  It is allowed to graze and is fed and cared for.  The farmer is rewarded for taking care of the cow by getting milk and other by-products he can use.  When the cow dies of natural causes.  Is it unethical to use the hide for leather?  I don’t think it is.

Cruelty in my mind is pretty straight forward, ethics on the other hand has some gray area.  I think non leather shoes, and animal free clothing is the way to go.  You would think we are evolved enough to take a few more steps away from the cave.  A leather or fur coat today is the same as it was 2000 years ago, better looking because of technology and craftsmanship perhaps, but still just an animal hide.  2000 years ago there was a need to wear animal hides, not today. 

With winters cold weather, it’s time to update those old Non Leather Shoes and get into some warm boots for yourself or a loved one. Give any young lady in your life the coolest look for cool weather in the SKECHERS Keepsakes-Hip Skips boot. Soft sueded fabric and sweater knit fabric upper in a slip on cool weather boot with slouched shaft and soft faux fur collar. KEEPSAKES – HIP SKIPS – (Style: 88729) Any little Princess will love chilly days in the SKECHERS Twinkle Toes: Keepsakes-Snow Star boot. Soft sueded fabric and sweater knit fabric in a mid calf height slip on cool weather boot with sequin toe cap, glitter detail and cinchable top.  Choose from Chocolate, Natural, or Black. TWINKLE TOES: KEEPSAKES – SNOW STAR – (Style: 88666) We all know the men in your life are much easier to please.  To keep his feet warm while shoveling the snow from the driveway or building the snowman with the kids.  These boots feels like a sandal…the Sanuk Melt Down. Faux leather upper in a casual surf boot style with moc seaming and stitching accents. Boot shaft pull loops. Faux fur “Chill” lining for warmth. Cushioned insole. Stitched topsole, flexible EVA midsole and traction patterned outsole.Sanuk Men’s Melt Down Those are just a couple examples of the great non leather shoes (boots in this case) that are only a click away.