So, I was kinda browsing around online the other day – you know, the usual deep dive into the internet rabbit hole – and I stumbled across this listing for “fake pony skin shoes.” My first thought was, “Seriously? Who even *makes* that stuff?” Then I got curious. Like, what *is* fake pony skin, anyway? Is it, like, some weird plastic-y thing? Does it *feel* like pony… you know?
And then, because the internet is a magical (and occasionally terrifying) place, I ended up down a whole *thing* about pony tails, horseshoe crafts (whaaaat?), and even Travis Scott sneakers (don’t ask me how that happened). It’s like the internet was trying to tell me something. Maybe it was screaming, “GET OFF THE COMPUTER!” but I chose to interpret it as a sign.
Anyway, back to the shoes. So, I started seeing them pop up on Etsy, these “fake pony skin shoes” and, tbh, some of them are kinda cute? Like, a little bit edgy, a little bit “I’m not like other girls,” which, let’s be real, we’ve all felt at some point. I saw some belts too. Honestly, its just a type of fabric, I think.
But here’s the thing that kinda bothers me. Like, is it okay to even *call* it “pony skin,” even if it’s fake? Doesn’t that kind of make light of animal cruelty or something? I mean, maybe I’m being too sensitive, but it just feels a little…off. Plus, you gotta wonder about the quality, right? I mean, is it gonna fall apart after, like, one wear? Is it gonna feel like you’re walking around in a plastic bag? No thanks.
I’ve also seen some stuff related to “pony” on Netshoes – like, Mio X Pony. Is that a brand? I dunno. Maybe it’s some kinda super-comfy athletic shoe thing. I mean, I *do* need new workout shoes…
And then there’s the whole “fake” thing. I mean, yeah, it’s probably cheaper than actual pony skin (which, again, I wouldn’t want anyway), but are you just buying a cheap knock-off that’s gonna look, well, *cheap*? It’s a gamble, ya know? You might end up looking like you’re wearing something from the dollar store. And nobody wants that.