Did you know that the real-deal Gladiators were vegans? These overweight warriors who ate nothing but barely and beans shatter the pervasive stereotype of frail, weak herbivores. Analysis of the bones of more than 70 gladiators found in 2004 near Ephesus, the Roman capital of Asia Minor, contradicts traditional Hollywood images of macho carnivores with the physique of superheroes as well. Forensic anthropologists revealed these fighters had thicker bone density than their omnivorous counterparts – shattering yet another stereotype of the vegan diet; the calcium myth. How did they treat animals? That’s another story – and apparently, they didn’t actually wear sandals either. They fought bare-foot! But in accordance with the popular fantasy that they did don stylish, strappy sandals – here are a few styles to choose from that will certainly not get you a thumbs down.
Commodus in ‘Gladiator’, played by the vegan Joaquin Phoenix
If you want to look like a barbarian without actually treating cows like one, check out these Splaff Gladiators at MooShoes, made from recycled tires and hemp:
When in Rome, do as the Romans didn’t – show up in a brown toe-post sandal from Vegetarian Shoes UK. Lightweight cork mid-sole, handmade in Portugal with a padded and contoured footbed, arch support and a deep heel cup. Lined with super-soft micro-fibre fake suede. Lightweight, patterned, Microcellular outsole. Adjustable strap lined with Soft-feel synthetic felt.
If you are more of an eco-warrior into the strappy buckles thing, these Birkenstock-inspired 3 Strap Sandals with faux-suede from Vegetarian Shoes UK should do the trick.
Ladies, do not fear, your veg gladiator days are here as well from designers like Cri De Coeur, Steve Madden, and Burgois Boheme.
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[...] The rumors are confirmed. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, the same man who took a bite of Evander Holyfield’s ear and whose controversial past never seems fade away, appears to have finally found some peace. His “no drama” stance on life now includes a profound love for pigeons and a totally vegan diet (he is starring in an new Animal Planet show about pigeon racing – not so vegan?). You can add Tyson’s name to a growing list of heavy-hitters who have follow a veg diet, including Mac Danzig, Jake Shields, Rob Bigwood, Ricky Williams, Rob Bigwood, Georges Laraque and others. Maybe Gladiators really were vegan! [...]
i was browsing some shoe stores today and was really sad that all the cute sandles were leather. thank you for this post it has seriously brightened my day… hello shoes! good bye tax return! thanks!
Those Splaff Gladiators are hot. Hmm, so is that Joaquin one.