While I don't agree with sweatshop labor, it's a hell of a lot better than those people not ever having any money at all.
Oohhhh, hippie paradox.
While I'm not going to get into the issue here, I would just like to point out that this is a very complex issue, one that is fascinating to look into (not to mention, essential if you do wish to go around talking about it.) And from the information that I know so far, it is far better for me to not support sweatshops with my few dollars.
To whoever said I was supporting them by simply wearing them- that's a completely different issue. I own shoes, shirts, and pants that are originally from places that I'd never give money too. But they fit and they were at my local thrift store, and so I wear them. If other people look at these clothes and decide they wish to buy them as a result, I simply hope they are informed. My intention is not to change other people, but to make conscious decisions myself. I can't escape from wearing anything associated with a brand of some sort that I do not make myself, so it is inevitable. I hope that makes sense.
Also, I LOVE brightly colored shoes. I had a crush on a guy because he had bright green shoes once.