do vegans wear leather tennis shoes?
2006-12-29 12:04:32 · 14 answers · asked by guitarfreak 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
No, they do not because an animal was killed to make the shoes.
2006-12-29 13:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by lovely 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I gave away or donated everything made of leather when I became a vegetarian. (now vegan) I would feel like a hypocrite if I wore leather shoes while leading a veg lifestyle. Also other people will perceive you that way. An omnivore doesn’t know WHEN you got your leather shoes or bag; they will just pick on you to prove their point. That shouldn’t be the main reason, of course, as wearing a dead animal is simply wrong when you’re a veg*n. New lifestyle requires changes. But also, you have to understand that whether you like it or not, anywhere you go you will probably be the only vegetarian in the room, and you are representing others. This is why so many omnivores are confused about fish and chicken, because some so called "vegetarians" still eat those animals and preach that it is ok. Even though I am a vegan for ethical reasons, I keep in mind that I'm a rare vegan example my friends and others actually get to meet, so I make sure that I represent veganism the right way. Unfortunately, we are not seen as individuals because there are not that many of us. If I was wearing my old leather shoes, belts or bags, they would just assume that ALL vegans wear leather and that all of us are hypocrites.
2016-03-29 00:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true vegan wouldn't wear these, for vegans avoid any animal by-products whenever possible. There are many vegan-friendly options out there though.
2006-12-29 12:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your living the vegan lifestyle, then no. Vegans do not wear any leather, fur, or wool.
2006-12-29 14:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by bldudas 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm a vegan an it apparently never bothers me or matters to me. hey if the shoes are hot an nice lookin i'll b the first to b wearin them :P
2006-12-29 16:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living a vegan lifestyle would include avoiding any and all animal products, not just animal-based foods.
2006-12-29 12:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope, unless they owned them before they went vegan or they were gifts or something.
2006-12-29 15:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Zephyr 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why vegans would or would not wear such shoes.
2006-12-29 12:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by ravensfan172003 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
uhhh, let's hope not if they really are a self professed vegan.
2006-12-29 14:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by tahoegirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not if they're really vegan.
2006-12-29 13:47:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋