https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:06:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-211122 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:33:19 +0000 Frances 211122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristine, I had to circle back to this post to report that I ordered the dark brown Born Yvettes last night in a moment of weakness, as Shoeline is offering a 20% off Labor Day discount. Though I really shouldn't be making new purchases right now, I'm excited about this and had to tell someone! Although it won't necessarily provide an answer to the "vegetarian" leather question, I will let you know how the boots work out once I receive them... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204409 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:51:43 +0000 Katiepea 204409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kristine</p> <p>My hubby likes to wear vegan shoes wherever possible, but to my shock the shoe website we like to use (that makes custom made shoes to fit your foot) has disappeared. Waaaaaahhh! I can tell you that the vegan shoes that he wears do last as long as leather, they breathe quite well and look like leather. I'm not sure what they are made of, although I am absolutely certain that there are no animal products used in the production of the shoes.</p> <p>Still, I have just done a quick search and discovered the following website that looks interesting:<br /> <a href="http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/</a></p> <p>Here's another one that has some interesting and different shoes (US website with free shipping):<br /> <a href="http://www.neuaurashoes.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.neuaurashoes.com/</a></p> <p>Good luck getting to the bottom of this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204360 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:27:32 +0000 Kristine 204360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll email Born and see if I can find out more details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204325 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:03:25 +0000 Steph 204325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked up vegetable leather and from what I am reading it appears that it means the leather is vegetable-tanned. I would love it if it meant vegan-friendly, though. Kristine, I couldn't find the site you mentioned. </p> <p>I notice that in addition to discussing the vegetable leather in the beginning, the description also mentions a "breathable leather and fabric sock lining." So even if the shaft isn't real leather, it sounds like there might be some leather component. </p> <p>I would be interested to hear what Zappos says or if you buy the boots, what the label says. Like Frances, sometimes I find the materials used to make shoes are not properly listed on websites. One time I actually called Steve Madden to ask them about the components of a specific shoe and they said it was all man-made, but when it arrived, it had a leather sole and leather lining, and was labeled as such on the shoe. It was really disappointing. I really like the boots, and since I don't purchase leather at all, it would be great if they are vegan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204287 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:14:23 +0000 Frances 204287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristine, I've had these Born Yvettes on my wish list for a full year, but am hoping to eventually purchase them in the plain brown "vegetarian" leather. I am a vegetarian myself and would prefer to buy truly vegetarian boots, but am skeptical of Born's claim that the boots are truly "vegetarian." Last fall I bought a pair of the Born Kit boots in black, which were also labeled as "vegetarian leather." The inner lining, however, says they are have a "leather upper" and a "man-made balance." And they look like genuine leather to me. I think it's deceptive advertising, but I can't say I'm surprised. Born should really explain what is meant by calling them "vegetarian leather." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204243 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:40:57 +0000 annagybe 204243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely email Zappos. The tan color looks nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204241 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:37:15 +0000 Sparky 204241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since the boots are offered in either veg. leather or suede, my guess is that it's real leather. I looked at the born shoes website but didn't find any more info there. You could always ask Zappos; their customer service is top notch.</p> <p>I love these boots too ~ would be stalking them if the calf circumference were the right size for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vegetable-leather#post-204219 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:38:50 +0000 Kristine 204219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At first I thought the term meant vegetable dyed leather, but now I think it might actually mean vegetable leather. One website defines it as an imitation leather made from cotton waste and coated with rubber. Is anyone familiar with this? I try to avoid leather when I can so I'm kind of intrigued....</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/born-yvette-t-moro-suede" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/born-yvette-t-moro-suede</a> </p>