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Vegan Shoes

By: Anna Wilde, Fri Dec 9th, 2005 04:32:41 PM

For vegans, some ethical quetions come into play when shopping for shoes. It isn't just about which Manolo Blahniks or Jimmy Choos looks best. It's about which shoes cause the least amount of harm to our animal friends.

One of the most difficult aspects of being a vegan is finding shoes that are not made of leather. For women with a sense of fashion, this can be a challenge. There's a misconception that vegans are all hippies who don't mind wearing Birkenstocks all the time. The truth is, many of us love sexy sandals and knee-high boots just like our carnivorous sisters.

So what to do? Finding cruelty-free shoes isn't as hard as it sounds. These days, more and more companies are catering to those with a cruelty-free fashion sense. Ten years ago, vegan shoes all looked the same. Nowadays, there is a wider variety from which to choose.

Whether you're looking for strappy sandals or sexy thigh-high boots, there are non-leather options out there. Vegans no longer have to be frumpy in order to be ethical. We can be just as sexy as other women, of not sexier. They say sex appeal is all about how you feel inside, and judging by how good vegans feel about not wearing leather, we must be the sexiest chicks on the block.

About the author: Anna Wilde is a writer and vegan. Her blog is about life on a vegan diet.

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