Comments on: The $14,000 Boots http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:33:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: antiochia http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-488682 antiochia Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:28:02 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-488682 Very good site. Thank you:-) Very good site. Thank you:-)

]]> By: froggy tales diaper genie http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-488158 froggy tales diaper genie Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:55:41 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-488158 Very good site. Thanks:-) Very good site. Thanks:-)

]]> By: stephanie seymour http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-66597 stephanie seymour Mon, 11 Sep 2006 06:39:44 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-66597 My DELISHOES (www.delishoes.com) are NOT chocolate, and not to wear. My DELISHOES are a copyrighted line of shoe/sculptures that have been on Italian television, displayed on Madison Aven, NY, Michigan Ave, Chicago and now on display in Corciano, Italy. I create real shoes, window displays, and can show at galleries and museums. My website is not an "ordinary" one - please take a look! My DELISHOES (www.delishoes.com) are NOT chocolate, and not to wear. My DELISHOES are a copyrighted line of shoe/sculptures that have been on Italian television, displayed on Madison Aven, NY, Michigan Ave, Chicago and now on display in Corciano, Italy. I create real shoes, window displays, and can show at galleries and museums. My website is not an “ordinary” one – please take a look!

]]> By: British Adventuress http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15051 British Adventuress Mon, 26 Dec 2005 14:39:50 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-15051 Much like you, AskMom, I was just responding to a post which asked the question "why?" And yeah, I get that this is a fashion blog. Or, I guess, FASHION BLOG. However, I don't think that any personal interest should be devoid of ethics. And I think that wearing animal skins is irresponsible. I'm curious which facts you think I've gotten wrong. According to the Endangered Species Act, the American Alligator is listed as threatened. In fact, alligator/crocodile species around the world are threatened due to loss of habitat and poaching. So it obviously wasn't this fact that I got wrong. Is it offensive to wear animal skins? I guess that's really a matter of personal ideaology rather than a fact. It's not like I've spent my whole life wearing animal-friendly clothing; I've owned leather shoes before. I make different choices now. And I guess since we can manufacture so many faux things, I don't see why we need to resort to killing animals -- especially threatened and endangered animals -- just to wear them on our feet. Maybe the fact I got wrong is that the shoes aren't really made of alligator skin at all. Maybe they are faux. It doesn't say it anywhere. If that is the case, then you are right: I got my facts wrong. I was mistaken. Finally, I say that "folks aren't wearing gloves made of babies." This, I guess, was mostly wishful thinking -- it's my hope, rather than a known fact, that folks aren't wearing babies as gloves. Sure, Jonathan Swift joked about it during the Irish Famine -- but I don't know that any factories sprung up because of that fact. And maybe *that's* where you got me, AskMom: maybe *that's* the fact I got wrong. Maybe folks all over are wearing babies as gloves. Maybe it's the hep new thing. If that's the case then you are right; I was wrong. I got my facts all facockt. Much like you, AskMom, I was just responding to a post which asked the question “why?” And yeah, I get that this is a fashion blog. Or, I guess, FASHION BLOG. However, I don’t think that any personal interest should be devoid of ethics. And I think that wearing animal skins is irresponsible.

I’m curious which facts you think I’ve gotten wrong. According to the Endangered Species Act, the American Alligator is listed as threatened. In fact, alligator/crocodile species around the world are threatened due to loss of habitat and poaching. So it obviously wasn’t this fact that I got wrong.

Is it offensive to wear animal skins? I guess that’s really a matter of personal ideaology rather than a fact. It’s not like I’ve spent my whole life wearing animal-friendly clothing; I’ve owned leather shoes before. I make different choices now. And I guess since we can manufacture so many faux things, I don’t see why we need to resort to killing animals — especially threatened and endangered animals — just to wear them on our feet.

Maybe the fact I got wrong is that the shoes aren’t really made of alligator skin at all. Maybe they are faux. It doesn’t say it anywhere. If that is the case, then you are right: I got my facts wrong. I was mistaken.

Finally, I say that “folks aren’t wearing gloves made of babies.” This, I guess, was mostly wishful thinking — it’s my hope, rather than a known fact, that folks aren’t wearing babies as gloves. Sure, Jonathan Swift joked about it during the Irish Famine — but I don’t know that any factories sprung up because of that fact. And maybe *that’s* where you got me, AskMom: maybe *that’s* the fact I got wrong. Maybe folks all over are wearing babies as gloves. Maybe it’s the hep new thing. If that’s the case then you are right; I was wrong. I got my facts all facockt.

]]> By: AskMom http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15045 AskMom Mon, 26 Dec 2005 06:06:31 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-15045 AskMom is always in favor of anything that brings beauty to the world. Those who want and can afford these boots, will buy them. Those more humbly funded who nonetheless admire their glorious style will benefit just from seeing them. And to the previous poster, this is a FASHION BLOG, not a PETA training session. Even if you had your facts right, and you do not, rants such as this change nothing and convince no-one. Since you obviously have time to spare, perhaps you could consider a job, some schooling or volunteering your services to the less fortunate? Those experiences will help you mature, and when you do, Manolo could help you assume the dress and deportment a civilized person. AskMom is always in favor of anything that brings beauty to the world. Those who want and can afford these boots, will buy them. Those more humbly funded who nonetheless admire their glorious style will benefit just from seeing them.

And to the previous poster, this is a FASHION BLOG, not a PETA training session. Even if you had your facts right, and you do not, rants such as this change nothing and convince no-one. Since you obviously have time to spare, perhaps you could consider a job, some schooling or volunteering your services to the less fortunate? Those experiences will help you mature, and when you do, Manolo could help you assume the dress and deportment a civilized person.

]]> By: British Adventuress http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15029 British Adventuress Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:29:49 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-15029 rascoagogo asked: "The materials are very expensive, and the craftsmanship is certain to be unsurpassed. Why can’t people see this as a piece of art or sculpture that can be worn?" Well, because alligators are endangered. Because it's offensive to wear animals like that. Because folks aren't wearing gloves made from babies. Seriously, do you guys get how offensive these boots are? rascoagogo asked:

“The materials are very expensive, and the craftsmanship is certain to be unsurpassed. Why can’t people see this as a piece of art or sculpture that can be worn?”

Well, because alligators are endangered. Because it’s offensive to wear animals like that. Because folks aren’t wearing gloves made from babies. Seriously, do you guys get how offensive these boots are?

]]> By: Anonymous http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15022 Anonymous Sun, 25 Dec 2005 05:31:16 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-15022 and naturally you need the matching crocidile birkin bag to complete the ensemble! and naturally you need the matching crocidile birkin bag to complete the ensemble!

]]> By: rascoagogo http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15015 rascoagogo Sat, 24 Dec 2005 20:21:08 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-15015 These are truly beautiful boots--quite possibly the lovliest I've seen. Not something I will ever be likely to afford, but if someone wanted to buy them for me... The materials are very expensive, and the craftsmanship is certain to be unsurpassed. Why can't people see this as a piece of art or sculpture that can be worn? That's what they are, after all. A few (several?) years ago, the last page item in Vogue was a croc 3/4-length trench in the most gorgeous brown that was between cognac and chocolate. Exquisite enough to make me a little weak in the knees, and not because of the (gasp!) $39,000 price tag. It's cut out and glued into the book of beautiful things that make me happy to see. These boots might come out of the FYI and into the book too. Gotta have a matched set, you know. These are truly beautiful boots–quite possibly the lovliest I’ve seen. Not something I will ever be likely to afford, but if someone wanted to buy them for me… The materials are very expensive, and the craftsmanship is certain to be unsurpassed. Why can’t people see this as a piece of art or sculpture that can be worn? That’s what they are, after all. A few (several?) years ago, the last page item in Vogue was a croc 3/4-length trench in the most gorgeous brown that was between cognac and chocolate. Exquisite enough to make me a little weak in the knees, and not because of the (gasp!) $39,000 price tag. It’s cut out and glued into the book of beautiful things that make me happy to see. These boots might come out of the FYI and into the book too. Gotta have a matched set, you know.

]]> By: wichitagirl http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15007 wichitagirl Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:58:51 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-15007 That boot looks like something the Borg Queen would wear. That boot looks like something the Borg Queen would wear.

]]> By: shoelover http://shoeblogs.com/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-14967 shoelover Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:30:03 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/12/21/the-14000-boots/#comment-14967 That will look great in the new boot boxes we are bringing out That will look great in the new boot boxes we are bringing out

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