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SweetestOfPeas
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Vent about some shoes these days
I just bought a pair of shoes last weekend and just went to wear them for the 1st time. they're vinyl! I didn't realize Naturalizer made vinyl shoes 
I have been noticing this a lot lately. boots, patents, they're mostly vinyl, and not just the cheap stuff!
the shoes I bought are going back. they were on sale for a decent price, but not so decent for PLASTIC! 
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
that's the thing about this patent leather trend. Patent leather is NOT leather it's man made. so chances are anything you buy in patent leather is going to be man made materials
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| Posted 9/4/07 8:32 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
Posted by cloddy
that's the thing about this patent leather trend. Patent leather is NOT leather it's man made. so chances are anything you buy in patent leather is going to be man made materials
that's not true. I have seen other patent leather shoes that were actual leather.
I wonder why so many shoe mfg make "man made" shoes now.  aside from the obvious that its cheaper to make. if I buy something at Payless, I don't expect them to be leather. but I can get 2 pairs there for $30!
Message edited 9/4/2007 8:36:39 AM.
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| Posted 9/4/07 8:36 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
Are the Naturalizer one regular shoes or boots?
I wear a lot of Naturalizer shoes & they are usually leather, but all their boots are manmade, not just the shiny-looking ones. Its
so annoying b/c their shoes usually fit me so well.
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| Posted 9/4/07 10:19 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
Posted by tourist
Are the Naturalizer one regular shoes or boots?
I wear a lot of Naturalizer shoes & they are usually leather, but all their boots are manmade, not just the shiny-looking ones. Its
so annoying b/c their shoes usually fit me so well.
they're black patent flats. so cute too. but they're going back.
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| Posted 9/4/07 10:49 AM |
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by cloddy
that's the thing about this patent leather trend. Patent leather is NOT leather it's man made. so chances are anything you buy in patent leather is going to be man made materials
that's not true. I have seen other patent leather shoes that were actual leather.
I thought the same?? I didn't think anything in patent leather was actual leather...
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| Posted 9/4/07 1:23 PM |
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Whamtastic
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
As a vegan, I'm actually really excited about this trend. It used to be way hard to find cute shoes that weren't leather, but now it's easier than ever for me to find great looking shoes made without animal skin!
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| Posted 9/4/07 2:42 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
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Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by cloddy
that's the thing about this patent leather trend. Patent leather is NOT leather it's man made. so chances are anything you buy in patent leather is going to be man made materials
that's not true. I have seen other patent leather shoes that were actual leather.
I thought the same?? I didn't think anything in patent leather was actual leather...
oh definitely... see these links
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| Posted 9/4/07 3:25 PM |
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Wendy
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Re: Vent about some shoes these days
Patent leather
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Patent leather is leather that has been given a high gloss, shiny finish. The original process was developed by Newark, New Jersey–based inventor Seth Boyden in 1818 with commercial manufacture beginning September 20, 1819. His process used a linseed oil–based lacquer coating. Modern patent leather usually has a plastic coating.
Patent leather is sometimes confused with poromeric imitation leathers such as DuPont's Corfam and Kuraray Co.'s Clarino which are manmade materials with a similar glossy appearance.
Patent leather and poromerics are cleaned in a similar way. Dirt adhering to the coating can be removed with a damp cloth, using a mild soap if needed. Minor scratches and scuff marks in the coating itself can be removed using one of several special-purpose patent leather and poromeric cleaners on the market. With wear and tear, patent leather will eventually lose its glossy finish, but will still be smoother than most other types of leather, looking almost rubbery.
Patent leather and poromerics are used in applications where an eye-catching glossy appearance is the most important consideration. Examples include fashion items such as wallets and handbags, dance and uniform shoes, kinky boots and professional wrestling boots, and trench coats. In recent years patent leather has become a popular material for limited-edition sneakers made by companies such Nike, Bape, and Greedy Genius.
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