Hi there, guys.
I am a vegan and have been for many years. I decided to go vegan for ethical reasons, but having become a fitness-freak over the last couple of years, I can also attest to its brilliant health benefits!
However, I am also autistic, which means that I suffer from physical sensitivity, balance issues and low muscle tone - all of which add up to one thing: I need good shoes.
I wear Puma trainers for my weightlifting and other exercise, and during the day I live in my beat-up grey Converse, but having been born with slightly mishapen feet (bummer!) I now have really sore toes and calloused skin. What I need is a pair of New Balance trainers for everyday wear. The problem is, the ones that are best for my tootsies happen to be...yes. Suede. Dead cow's butt. What can I do?
Having my disability means that I am sensitive to a lot of textures, and it is nightmare city trying to find a suitable pair of shoes - but these New Balance ones fit all the bills. They are quite simply perfect. But...dead cow's ass. It breaks my heart.
Should I compromise my ethics to help my disability? I have searched all of the vegan shoe options and they do not suit my needs at all. So, to conclude, is it OK to compromise footwear ethics when you have autism and special needs? Or does that make me a hypocritical monster? Advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks a lot, guys!
Pixie xxx
I am a vegan and have been for many years. I decided to go vegan for ethical reasons, but having become a fitness-freak over the last couple of years, I can also attest to its brilliant health benefits!
However, I am also autistic, which means that I suffer from physical sensitivity, balance issues and low muscle tone - all of which add up to one thing: I need good shoes.
I wear Puma trainers for my weightlifting and other exercise, and during the day I live in my beat-up grey Converse, but having been born with slightly mishapen feet (bummer!) I now have really sore toes and calloused skin. What I need is a pair of New Balance trainers for everyday wear. The problem is, the ones that are best for my tootsies happen to be...yes. Suede. Dead cow's butt. What can I do?
Having my disability means that I am sensitive to a lot of textures, and it is nightmare city trying to find a suitable pair of shoes - but these New Balance ones fit all the bills. They are quite simply perfect. But...dead cow's ass. It breaks my heart.
Should I compromise my ethics to help my disability? I have searched all of the vegan shoe options and they do not suit my needs at all. So, to conclude, is it OK to compromise footwear ethics when you have autism and special needs? Or does that make me a hypocritical monster? Advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks a lot, guys!
Pixie xxx