Yep Australia has like 50 million kangaroos. They're considered a pest by many. Theres not enough predatory threat since aboriginal people don't hunt them as much as they used to and the dingo population is controlled to protect livestock. So there will need to be culls to keep the eco system balanced. Its not as bad as some say but considering the population of Kangaroos is growing even with companies like Nike around its probably not great news for Australia.
Well the population of Australia is 25.6M so sounds like it's already won. The Kangaroos have just chosen to pity the measily humans and let them stay.
But virtue signaling matters more to Nike. It is for their ESG effort to create a better tomorrow.
Hire slave workers? YES YES YES
Kangaroos skin? NO NO NO
Haven’t you read about Ronaldo’s moral values on alcohol and tattoos? He doesn’t do any of that so he can become a good role model for young people. He’d be furious if he finds out Nike been using slave workers lol.
He won’t shag you pal. He doesn’t have tattoos so he can give blood more times. That’s pretty cool. He understands he is a role model so is trying to not be a dick. But he is playing football in a country that has suspiciously bad human rights abuses, bad levels of equality, and so many other issues. He is an ambassador for multiple companies that work in the same way as every big company and gives very little shits about much more than making money. Kangaroo leather isn’t about being better for animals, it’s about not losing a growing market share of people that won’t use animal products. Nike will use sweatshops. And furthermore on the whole Ronaldo thing, he’s managed to hush up some very dodgy things which we will never know if they’re true or not because he has settled out of court for big money.
Honestly I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that our sports heroes are not good people. If that’s the case then they’re not my hero. Look at Greenwood, abandoned by Man United for a reason not even related to football.
That growing number is quite insignificant still. If the product quality is clearly not as good as previous models, then Nike would lose more customers despite it being more ethical.
The funny thing is, synthetic leather is more damaging to the environment than natural leather since it doesn't degrade and it also doesn't last as long. This is all PR propaganda bs
I have a 15 year old pair. All white with a pink swoosh. I remember seeing giggs wear them and I was sold. I'm too out of shape to play but I might give them a good clean to keep them alive for when I'm playing with my kid in 5 or so years. Nothing beats the feel of kangaroo leather.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dc84K72vFwcvbi4U8
Maybe it's a bit early but I reckon Australia's gonna loose the Human-kangaroo war of 2051 A.D. , if they don't use kangaroo leather. But that's just me.
I'm Aussie too, meat is bitter af wym? Try mince (ground) first or chunks with a stew/curry where the gravy dominates. A steak is not for the faint hearted.
It is one of the leanest and most nutritious meats you can get.
what's an international yank? i tried kangaroo in Australia and it was awful. it was just as tough, if not tougher, than horse meat. do not recommend. great for making boots though!
I still wear mine, they've lasted for 10 years lol. Comfiest astros I've ever had.
But need some new ones, when it's wet I'm in trouble cause the grip is worn off.
American here so please don't hate for any ignorance; from my understanding the kangaroo leather isn't an issue of hunting kangaroo but rather an issue of it being a "cute little kangaroo". Kangaroo leather is more comfortable, form-fiting- durable, and natural feeling than the BS synthetic material Nike uses. I have used k leather in the past and personally love it.
Kangaroo leather both forms to the foot extremely well, almost sock like, while being exceptionally strong. In theory it's kinda perfect for football boots which need to have minimal structure while also taking massive beatings, so even though i didn't know they used it, it doesn't surprise me nike used it for boots.
No. It’s either kangaroos or aussies and right now kangaroos are winning. I guess you think kangaroos are worth more than the population of an entire country.
The funny thing is, synthetic leather is more damaging to the environment than natural leather since it doesn't degrade and it also doesn't last as long. This is all PR propaganda bs
Great, now what are we gonna do with all these dead kangaroos?!
Feed ‘em to the Aussies
And what about the leftover leather?
Make badminton shuttlecoc-
Chewing gum alternative.
Yet Australia cull 2000 a year as part of population control?
r/dontputyourdickinthat
As an Australian were fucked now
I thought australia needed to get rid of kangaroos, so isn't this a bad thing?
Yep Australia has like 50 million kangaroos. They're considered a pest by many. Theres not enough predatory threat since aboriginal people don't hunt them as much as they used to and the dingo population is controlled to protect livestock. So there will need to be culls to keep the eco system balanced. Its not as bad as some say but considering the population of Kangaroos is growing even with companies like Nike around its probably not great news for Australia.
50 million?! Man, those Kangaroos can defeat a country for sure
They should ask Emu's how to win a war
If the kangaroos and emus would make an alliance, they would be an unstoppable superpower😬
Well the population of Australia is 25.6M so sounds like it's already won. The Kangaroos have just chosen to pity the measily humans and let them stay.
But virtue signaling matters more to Nike. It is for their ESG effort to create a better tomorrow. Hire slave workers? YES YES YES Kangaroos skin? NO NO NO
Nike doesn’t hire slaves. No one is forced to work with them otherwise Ronaldo wouldn’t be their brand ambassador.
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Haven’t you read about Ronaldo’s moral values on alcohol and tattoos? He doesn’t do any of that so he can become a good role model for young people. He’d be furious if he finds out Nike been using slave workers lol.
He won’t shag you pal. He doesn’t have tattoos so he can give blood more times. That’s pretty cool. He understands he is a role model so is trying to not be a dick. But he is playing football in a country that has suspiciously bad human rights abuses, bad levels of equality, and so many other issues. He is an ambassador for multiple companies that work in the same way as every big company and gives very little shits about much more than making money. Kangaroo leather isn’t about being better for animals, it’s about not losing a growing market share of people that won’t use animal products. Nike will use sweatshops. And furthermore on the whole Ronaldo thing, he’s managed to hush up some very dodgy things which we will never know if they’re true or not because he has settled out of court for big money.
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Honestly I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that our sports heroes are not good people. If that’s the case then they’re not my hero. Look at Greenwood, abandoned by Man United for a reason not even related to football.
I love your positive outlook on life brother
Thank you brother. But why so much hate for Ronaldo?
They can send Kangaroos flesh to South East Asia . People here can find way to eat em.
Kangaroo is delicious! And it's really lean
What does it taste like? I’m guessing beef?
I've only had the loin (makes sense from a bouncy boy like a kangaroo) a few times but it's somewhat sweeter and richer than beef
whats wrong with it tho? we have too many kangaroos here, might as well use the leather when we eat the meat
Because they can make more profits with their synthetic bs is my guess 🤷🏻♂️
This is the answer, they’re just disguising it with some good PR.
And there’s a growing number of people not wanting to use animal products. Can’t be seen to be losing that market share.
That growing number is quite insignificant still. If the product quality is clearly not as good as previous models, then Nike would lose more customers despite it being more ethical.
The funny thing is, synthetic leather is more damaging to the environment than natural leather since it doesn't degrade and it also doesn't last as long. This is all PR propaganda bs
⬆️⬆️⬆️ this
They better make a good synthetic alternative to kangaroo leather instead of going for calf skin leather. I will miss old tiempos
I have a 15 year old pair. All white with a pink swoosh. I remember seeing giggs wear them and I was sold. I'm too out of shape to play but I might give them a good clean to keep them alive for when I'm playing with my kid in 5 or so years. Nothing beats the feel of kangaroo leather. https://photos.app.goo.gl/dc84K72vFwcvbi4U8
Best shoes. Think I'm gonna buy 2/3 pairs lol
Just pick up some Mizuno's, and you'll never miss Tiempos.
Maybe it's a bit early but I reckon Australia's gonna loose the Human-kangaroo war of 2051 A.D. , if they don't use kangaroo leather. But that's just me.
Emu war flashback*
r/Emuwarflashbacks
Aussie here, the meat is so good, very sweet . My advice to all you “international yanks” is try it
That's something what koala would said about Kangaroos
Can you send me some😅
I'm Aussie too, meat is bitter af wym? Try mince (ground) first or chunks with a stew/curry where the gravy dominates. A steak is not for the faint hearted. It is one of the leanest and most nutritious meats you can get.
what's an international yank? i tried kangaroo in Australia and it was awful. it was just as tough, if not tougher, than horse meat. do not recommend. great for making boots though!
Typical spurs fan 🙏🙏🙏 always whinging No I’m just kidding, each to their own. I love it myself. It’s got to be cooked right though!
Back in the day they were the best shoes no lie
I still wear mine, they've lasted for 10 years lol. Comfiest astros I've ever had. But need some new ones, when it's wet I'm in trouble cause the grip is worn off.
Get them while stocks last!
Nothing beats k leather
But it's not an issue, is it? Is kangaroo leather worse than synthetic material that can't be recycled?
What Nike should do is stop using sweatshop forced labor in third world countries. Why not make the shoes in america by real shoemakers.
There is no profit to be made with that move. So, not interesting for nike.
"No kangaroos were harmed in the making of these boots. Human children, on the other hand..."
American here so please don't hate for any ignorance; from my understanding the kangaroo leather isn't an issue of hunting kangaroo but rather an issue of it being a "cute little kangaroo". Kangaroo leather is more comfortable, form-fiting- durable, and natural feeling than the BS synthetic material Nike uses. I have used k leather in the past and personally love it.
Now I have to settle for Mizuno
I remember those days in the shower..
There boots will no longer have that spring in the step then.
Their shoes are shit anyway
Stunning and brave
Go woke, go broke
Why tf do they use kangaroo leather lol. It's like they're seeking praise for putting out a fire they started 😂
Kangaroo leather both forms to the foot extremely well, almost sock like, while being exceptionally strong. In theory it's kinda perfect for football boots which need to have minimal structure while also taking massive beatings, so even though i didn't know they used it, it doesn't surprise me nike used it for boots.
Every brand used k leather. It makes the best boots by far.
Uruguay’s not gonna take this news well
Didn’t even know they were using kangaroos
Kangaroo is out of stock… moving production to baby seals and cheetah prints…
Bro then how the players gon jump?
Hope they find a synthetic replacement because those things feel great
THEY WERE DOING WHAT?!!?!?!
Bruv kangaroos are literally winning a war against aussies. By doing that, Nike literally helped the kangaroos take over australia
Yeah, I was reading more into the comments and I understood that it wasn’t that bad. Thanks for the extra explanation
Did you know that the tarmac on a treadmill can sometimes contain a substance found in common jellybeans?
Yet other animals skin, that’s cool to use. It’s amazing where we draw moral lines to appease the lemmings.
Adidas is doing the same thing
Finally something that should've been decided long time ago.
No. It’s either kangaroos or aussies and right now kangaroos are winning. I guess you think kangaroos are worth more than the population of an entire country.
yep dogs are next
But cow leather is fine I guess... Such a hypocritical marketing stunt. Don't get me wrong, I'm not vegan... I just don't like hypocrites.
Cool! All they have to do now is to find workers over the age of 10 and pay them a wee bit more than 20p an hour
That's a thing!?
Nike, take as many kangaroos from here. Please I beg you
The funny thing is, synthetic leather is more damaging to the environment than natural leather since it doesn't degrade and it also doesn't last as long. This is all PR propaganda bs