Is this possible without spending well over $100 for some basic tennis shoes? I was looking at New Balance's site for the US made ones, and it's just outrageous.
I want to buy some American-made shoes:
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Red Wings.
Is everything on that site made in the states or something? Some nice shoes there, but I dont know where they came from.
Did you look at NB Web Express? Its the NB clearance outlet...
Yeah, very few are made in the US and the ones that are, are through the roof.
Plus, I just wrecked a pair of NBs in about two months so Im hesitant to purchase them again.
Plus, I just wrecked a pair of NBs in about two months so Im hesitant to purchase them again.
They're definitely not US-only offerings on STP. And if you go to the description of an item it will tell you where it was made:
Vasque Endorphin Trail Running Shoes
(For Women)
$49.45 $90.00 Save 45% Item #96482
# Closeouts. Just like their namesake, Vasque's Endorphin trail running shoes are sure to give your feet a boost of happiness. Lightweight shoes are equipped with a tri-density midsole and thermoplastic urethane plate for stability and motion control, while breathable AirMesh nylon uppers keep your hard-working feet cool and comfortable, mile after mile. Padded collar and tongue
# Cushioned footbed
# Arch support
# Rugged traction sole
# Weight: 1 lb. 8 oz. pr.
# Medium width
# Closeouts. China.
# See our Running Shoe Fit Guide
www.simpleshoes.com
edit: at least i think they are made in the us. i could've sworn my last pair that i had was.
edit: at least i think they are made in the us. i could've sworn my last pair that i had was.
Not only are those not made in the US, they're also not good for anything but loafing.
No...
If your ok with some BMX styling I'm pretty sure SCG is. Their new site isn't up yet though...http://www.scgshoecompany.com/
Try finding shoes that have good arch support. Most of them have flat arches and are made in China. I think the Chinese want us to have flat feet so we can't run when they invade us.
I think checking the labels would be far more accurate than your proposal. Most all shoes are made in China now.
Make sandals from oil-soaked fritos.
Yeah, if you go through that list, it's either leather workboots or its made in china. Essentially there's nothing except New Balance for $120 I guess.
Or you can buy JCPenny women's pumps.
Maybe you could drink a bunch of American beer to "make up" for the fact that you're buying Chinese sneakers?
My tire sandals are made in the US. The guys making them were from Guatemala. They made mine in like 10 minutes. Still going strong after 15 or so years.
Yes, but where were the tires made, comrade?
BS, i went through this same hunt myself. i even tried on a bunch of shoes at a local hippy store (http://www.sidecarforpigspeace.com/main/products.html) that carries a few of the brands. they all sucked: fit, comfort, material quality was just not there, and they were all $90+.
Why not make your own? Take a pair of shoes you have that you really liked but are now worn out, completely disassemble them and use the individual pieces as patterns for a new pair. You can buy all sorts of leather, cordura, wicking fabrics, etc. in the hobby/craft area of egay and places like Tandy have all the leather-joining tools and materials. New soles could be sewn on from any ugly closeout doner pair whose treads you liked. It probably sounds like I'm joking, but truly I'm not. I have made all sorts of stuff with hides of sharks, stingrays, kangaroo, cow leather...you name it. I've never made shoes before, personally, but I've seen it done and it doesn't look too difficult.
china
Not American, but Portugese union made...
http://www.adbusters.org/cultureshop/blackspot/sneaker
Prolly not what you want, though.
http://www.adbusters.org/cultureshop/blackspot/sneaker
Prolly not what you want, though.
Yes. Drink American beer. Belgians need more money.Maybe you could drink a bunch of American beer to "make up" for the fact that you're buying Chinese sneakers?
So just to sum it up, American shoes are;
- hideously expensive
- poorly made
- not made in America anyway
Sh*t Shirl just support child slavery, you know you want to.
- hideously expensive
- poorly made
- not made in America anyway
Sh*t Shirl just support child slavery, you know you want to.
More or less that's the only option I have.
Hey BS..my wife is kind of in the same situation being Vegan and all...she will not buy any shoes from overseas because of labor conditions...and they also have to be leather free...the only shoes we found to fit here needs were New Balance...they are a bit expensive but we just cut back on other things. Her shoes last about a year but she's not very rough on them. Hope you find something that will work for you...D
meh. Im a lesbian. I bought these even though I wanted to be cheap.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=1244
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=1244
Keens are by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.
I just got this pair and I love'em.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=1258
The Austin is great model as well.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=1321
The only problem with Keen is that they tend to go flat in the sole too soon.
Congratulations on admitting you're a lesbian, your wife must be quite tickled.
I just got this pair and I love'em.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=1258
The Austin is great model as well.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=1321
The only problem with Keen is that they tend to go flat in the sole too soon.
Congratulations on admitting you're a lesbian, your wife must be quite tickled.
I had those ones before and they lasted me 3x as long as the new balances so i figured I might as well spend more up front and it'd probably save me in the longrun.
fluevog shoes seem to be decently humane in their business practice (though only the high zoot models are made locally). they've even got a few vegan models. i've got a couple pairs. comfy (the angelic soles are amazing; satan resistant to boot), durable & stylie.
http://www.fluevog.com/files_2/about.html#j
http://www.fluevog.com/files_2/about.html#j
My new balances are several years old... no longer good for running but I wear them to work...
The Keen shoes are not made in the US though, correct?
A true Vancouverite.... I am not sure many people know what Fleuvog is outside of the cities in which they have stores...even then they are not really a 'mass market' shoe.
The angle soles are awesome for sure in the comfort department..although sometimes the grip take some getting used to.