i'm not trying to argue, but you singled out nike & i was just saying that i think they get a worse rap than the others due to people singling them out over the other brands. you just hear all the time "don't buy nike! they use sweatshops!" when the other companies do as well. i just don't like how they're the only ones who get singled out for poor business practices & the others get off the hook when they are just as guilty. (btw, i purchased this pair right before nike acquired converse to get one last "true" pair of chuck taylors. not that it really matters, i guess.) on the other hand, nosweats sounds like a sweet deal & i'm actually happy you brought those up because i never heard of them. i'm definately going to spread the word.