Or even just a ridable us produced shoe. Suggestions? Something willing to grip onto plastics preferable.... actually I'll take about anything
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last i was aware, only a handful of their shoes were made domestically. and the tags specifically stated "assembled domestically of foreign made components"
New Balance is the only sneaker company that still makes some of the products in the US, that I know of....
takes some cojones to mention nike in a thread like this, haha!not domestic, but nike 6.0 are nice. they have this nice lil +++++ pattern that grips to plastics amazingly, and they come in tonns of fun colors. i know its evil nike - but the grip pattern is perfect.
loteks work great too - but ever since they cut out the brooklyn model - forget them.
takes some cojones to mention nike in a thread like this, haha!
...not my thing.lthumbsdown:
And what's the beef with Lotek, Ed defected to DC for more payout... what are they gonna do, keep producing a pro-model for someone on a dif. team?
...damn I just looked, my vans authentics are authentically chinese. ah hell, I'd complain more if they were $110 and made in nebraska.
Like Vans?i guess i just dont like the way they look nowday.
Like Vans?
Vans slip ons are where it's at. And you guys are way too patriotic. One world. One love.
Vans, nike, and others have done a lot in recent years to ensure quality work environments in their manufacturing facilities all over the world. Sweat shops by big companies are a thing of the past... there are just too many people who look out for that sort of thing now. Of course, that doesn't justify what may have been done in the past, but at least things are getting better.
I don't really care about the vegan part. But if their shoes are domestically produced and durable. I will DEFINITELY be buying myself a few pairs. Please keep us updated!!emerica are not us made. none of the sole tech stuff is. The options are next to nil for US made. Our local skate shop, Autumn (www.Autumnnyc.com) who brought you the autumn/ tylenol bowl are cooking up a vegan/ domestic vulc shoe. details in the coming months. I have seen the future and it is finally good.
I agree. To a lesser extent, people are exploited right here at home too. The corruption and deceit right here is very detrimental.^^^ we need to first fix ourselves our structure is crumbling all around us. We need to stop worrying so much about abroad and focus on home.
doesn't 661 make a pair like that?I want some decent mid or hightops... why are they so hard to find? Don't people get sick of smacking their ankles on cranks, etc?
The perfect urban/park/dj shoe. (IMO)
Grippy sole (not too grippy like 5.10)
Heel padding
ankle protection
Lace cover, strap, or other way of securing laces easily.
While true, I think its more the point that we're investing into our own mess instead of someone else's.I agree. To a lesser extent, people are exploited right here at home too. The corruption and deceit right here is very detrimental.
True, and my comment about exploitation was mostly aimed at other countries. The US has a habit of participating, but isn't necessarily responsible. While it is in our short term and monetary interests to support certain governments and their activities, the larger picture will have to be addressed eventually. As long as people are suffering and oppressed and face a life without opportunity, we'll have "terrorists" and war.While true, I think its more the point that we're investing into our own mess instead of someone else's.
Precisely - the US is by far not the worst of nations when it comes to exploiting laborers. But unfortunately most companies tend to turn a blind eye when it comes to nations who do.True, and my comment about exploitation was mostly aimed at other countries. The US has a habit of participating, but isn't necessarily responsible. While it is in our short term and monetary interests to support certain governments and their activities, the larger picture will have to be addressed eventually. As long as people are suffering and oppressed and face a life without opportunity, we'll have "terrorists" and war.
Back on topic what? This thread is about domestically produced shoes. None of the brands you've mentioned fall into that bucket.Back on topic....DC is where its at in my opinion. I'm on my 3rd pair and they have all been good quality and lasted. My oldest pair is 7 years old. The soles are worn thru but not one stitch has frayed. Excellent quality.
ADIO on the other hand is just the suck. My kid is a skater and all 3 pairs of ADIO's she's had have just fallen apart in a matter of a couple of months. The last pair was $85 and she got 3 months out of them. They literally just fell apart. I'll never spend a dime on them again. Bought her some Etnies and they lasted 3 times as long.