EH11_2NL Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 https://extra.ie/2021/10/22/sport/soccernews/paul-pogba-vegan-football-boots Just **** right off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbaws Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I hate modern football with a passion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
part_time_jambo Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 £211 for a pair of football boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I'm pretty much starting to hate every single modern day 'cause'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Gender neutral? They're ****ing boots! What exactly makes them gender neutral that is different to literally any other boot? I've played football with people of all ages and genders, and the women have just had the same boots as me, just in different sizes. That is 100% a PR Tag slapped on it because they know it will fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 who is getting angry about this, and why? no-one's forcing you to buy them, and if you can make a pair of shoes without having to kill anything, then what's the harm? agree that £200 is excessive, but again, buying them is not compulsory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I also had to re-read the last word in the title. That would have been a wild ride for the Shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Daddy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, EH11_2NL said: https://extra.ie/2021/10/22/sport/soccernews/paul-pogba-vegan-football-boots Just **** right off! Well, it's about time!... I have a giant pumpkin (that would rather identify as a football) - anyone got Stella's phone number? ...what a load of shite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Just now, August Landmesser said: who is getting angry about this, and why? no-one's forcing you to buy them, and if you can make a pair of shoes without having to kill anything, then what's the harm? agree that £200 is excessive, but again, buying them is not compulsory! It's not anger, just bewilderment. I don't think any boots that I've owned, apart from a brilliant pair of Copa Mundials, have actually ever been held near a piece of leather, let alone being made from it. This is not a new development, but they didn't make any sort of song and dance about it in the past. This stupid word salad bingo that companies are desperate to sell you, for products that it doesn't really need them, is getting out of control and it starts to have the opposite message that they intend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
part_time_jambo Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 18 minutes ago, tian447 said: Gender neutral? They're ****ing boots! What exactly makes them gender neutral that is different to literally any other boot? I've played football with people of all ages and genders, and the women have just had the same boots as me, just in different sizes. That is 100% a PR Tag slapped on it because they know it will fly. No high heels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 It's a pair of "exclusive" boots. These things always cost a fortune regardless of what they are made from. It's just a bit marketing, and lo and behold, people are talking about it. As said before, no one is being forced to buy or wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, part_time_jambo said: No high heels? Stiletto studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four faces Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 23 minutes ago, August Landmesser said: who is getting angry about this, and why? no-one's forcing you to buy them, and if you can make a pair of shoes without having to kill anything, then what's the harm? agree that £200 is excessive, but again, buying them is not compulsory! Then they will just have to waste the hyde of animal which has been killed for meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Have boots even been made of leather since the 80s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Arsehole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Spellczech said: Have boots even been made of leather since the 80s? Ye'd break yer fit , kickin pre 2000 baws wi the day's fitba bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 This obsession with gender is really grinding me down. Serious issues basically being swept aside/ignored for this 'gender is a social construct' middleclass overeducated bollocks. Anyway, I can actually see why vegan football boots might have a market. Many top athletes in various sports have went vegan - in MMA the Diaz brothers for example, apparently its great for recovery time etc. I wouldn't know though because I have a KFC coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnlondon Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 They look a wee bit like a vegan has puked on them, hideous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Just now, glynnlondon said: Now that's the style ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) I don't see the issue with this to be honest. It clearly says they're a collectors edition so explains the price. You can still get Copa Mundials in Sports Direct so the world's not gone completely bonkers. Edited October 22, 2021 by Salad Fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 No issue for me, I sure why folk would get angry about it Tbh. I'm more concerned what will happen to the left over cows hide and leather after they are cut up for steaks and burgers. Seems a waste of a deed cow. The gender neutral stuff is a bit tiresome, although it doesn't get me angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I thought I paid over the odds £51 for my pair of Puma Superkings in 1981. Then again they did last me 17yrs. I did go through a lot of aluminium studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Jambo Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 If there wasn’t a press release then grown men wouldn’t get upset. The poor sods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under the floodlight Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Do these vegan/gender neutral boots give you a smaller carbon footprint? Size 9 becomes a 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, i8hibsh said: I'm pretty much starting to hate every single modern day 'cause'. iirc, you pretty much hated all the olden day causes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 So strong and brave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Aye cool whatever. I'd still take a pair of Puma Kings over them every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 50 minutes ago, Under the floodlight said: Do these vegan/gender neutral boots give you a smaller carbon footprint? Size 9 becomes a 7. 😂. The main thing with PLC’s is they don’t give a shiny shite about anything but money. If there was trend to produce the football boot that most damaged the environment and they could flog them for 200 quid a go they’d be right on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Barack said: Kids should be up at a stupid hour on a Sunday morning, putting Dubbin on the boots & getting that satisfactory smell & gleaming finish. Not waxing boots like a surfboard, in multi-coloured-type hair gel. I yearn for my Diadora "Jean-Pierre Papin" edition, black boots. A simpler time. Adidas samba lasted years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Longbaws said: I hate modern life with a passion. FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, part_time_jambo said: £211 for a pair of football boots! Stella McCartney FFS. If ever there was a a talentless no-mark trading on the name of a famous parent it's her. I feel sorry for Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbaws Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Just now, kingantti1874 said: FTFY Not really. I did mean football👍 It's pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbaws Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 And for the record. All shoes that are not pink are gender neutral shoes. Vegans can eat about 80% of football boots and not feel guilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under the floodlight Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 24 minutes ago, GinRummy said: 😂. The main thing with PLC’s is they don’t give a shiny shite about anything but money. If there was trend to produce the football boot that most damaged the environment and they could flog them for 200 quid a go they’d be right on it. Iirc a friend of mine had a pair of boots with a round revolving circle of studs to allow for a better turn, injured himself first wear, never wore them again. Can't recall the name of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Vegan and gender neutral football boots made in a sweat shop in eastern Asia. Virtue signalling arseholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 What's a gender neutral football boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Shaking with incandescent rage. Froth awe ower the shoap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Herbert said: What's a gender neutral football boot? It’s a boot that doesn’t identify as male or female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF11JamTart Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 37 minutes ago, Herbert said: What's a gender neutral football boot? Next step... Gender fluid football boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon tinted glasses 2 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 And how could these vegan them/they boots be paid for.......bank notes containing tallow, plastic credit cards, mobile phones? How would the wearer's travel to their footy games....in environmental destroying cars traveling on tyres made with stearic acids!!! They are footy boots FFS, give your heads a wobble and just brands them as such. It's just like saying Hibs are the modern day Brazil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Some player that pogba boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Needs to wash that crap out his hair imagine playing for United with Blue in your hair 😂😂 won’t be long until someone like “big Porto” from lochend will be wearing these at the giro . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 3 hours ago, jr ewing said: Adidas samba lasted years. I have vegan Sambas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie rd eh11 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 5 hours ago, sassenach said: The article actually says Stella McCarthy, not McCartney, but when I try a Google search it reverts to McCartney. So I'm not sure whether this is actually the ex-Beatle's daughter, although I suppose the article could have spelt it wrong. I have no particular opinion on the boots. Modern boots, from what I can tell, are all like carpet slippers, and none of them are as good as the leather boots with moulded studs I had from Woolies as a kid. And they were leather. And black, as all boots should be. No fae Woollie, they wurnae . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 5 hours ago, sassenach said: The article actually says Stella McCarthy, not McCartney, but when I try a Google search it reverts to McCartney. So I'm not sure whether this is actually the ex-Beatle's daughter, although I suppose the article could have spelt it wrong. I have no particular opinion on the boots. Modern boots, from what I can tell, are all like carpet slippers, and none of them are as good as the leather boots with moulded studs I had from Woolies as a kid. And they were leather. And black, as all boots should be. It’s McCartney. The article got it wrong twice and right once (as part of a quote). I have even less of an opinion about boots than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I am going to have to store the female boots in a different cupboard from the male ones. The racket they make during the night disturbs my sleep and recently I was shocked to discover lots of kids' boots right at back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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