If the Shoe Fits...

By Staff, Utne Reader

Animal rights purists can now get hip to the newest Doc Marten foot fashion without feeling like they’re betraying their vegan beliefs, writes The Animals’ Agenda (March/April 2000). Made from a microfiber called Lorica, the new "vegetarian" boots answer a demand the company says it’s been hearing for years without resorting to using plastic, vinyl, or other cheap synthetics.