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Old 12-17-2011, 05:57 PM   #11
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You guys really avoid stuff made in China? How is that even possible?
it's like buying only things Made in America by Americans... might find something here or there, but impossible to do completely
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Old 12-17-2011, 07:44 PM   #12
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nice looking boots. I bought a pair of red wings a couple months ago, first tiem I've had red wings, I like them a lot. mine do say made in USA on the tongue.......................................from imported material
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Old 12-17-2011, 08:30 PM   #13
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Does nobody ski or snowboard? That technology has been on boots for years.

I have seen them on the Sidi boots recently. Im worried that in a crash those wire could be cut, and the boot would fly off... Probably an irrational fear, but whatever.
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Old 12-17-2011, 08:39 PM   #14
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I'm in the market for work boots too.

As far as made in America, I think Justin boots are the only ones I have seen a "hand crafted in America" sticker
http://www.justinboots.com/boots/Jus...ts_Splash.html

I've had Redwings and thought they weren't what hype is for the money I paid. They wore out just as quick as Rocky, Georgia Boot, and Wolverine.
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Old 12-18-2011, 12:21 PM   #15
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You guys really avoid stuff made in China? How is that even possible?
I try. Not easy, but it might be if more people tried...
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Old 12-18-2011, 01:37 PM   #16
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Old 12-18-2011, 02:20 PM   #17
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I like that. it's different. I may have to hunt down a pair to try on. I wonder how long that little twist knob setup will hold up for.
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I like that a lot as well. Wonder how much I could get them for without having to order online - have to shop around here.
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I need to get me a new pair of government paid work boots, may have to try these on.
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China???!? REDWING boots made in China? Fuck.

My husband needs new work boots, I'll show them to him. But, where they're made bugs me...
it bugged me too. However, on that same link you can filter your search by country. If that helps ya.

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I hope that you don't think that that concept of the twist cable tie method of securing shoes is new. Its been out for quite some time now. I think I tried a pair like that on about 8 years ago when I first got back to Michigan.
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Does nobody ski or snowboard? That technology has been on boots for years.

I have seen them on the Sidi boots recently. Im worried that in a crash those wire could be cut, and the boot would fly off... Probably an irrational fear, but whatever.
It's not a new thing but it's a new red wing thing.

The cables are stainless steel braded cable in there. I'm pretty sure they are stronger than string laces.
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Old 12-18-2011, 05:38 PM   #18
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You know they say you revert back to a child as you get old. This thread helps that theory. Cant wait until I reach the age were velcro straps are back in style with my age.

Now one thing I do like is the laced front with zipper on the side. I got these kick ass black boots I wear while riding that are stiff and have the side zipper. When I'm at a destination, I just unzip the sides and walk comfortably.
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Old 12-18-2011, 11:57 PM   #19
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I try. Not easy, but it might be if more people tried...
Yep.

I don't think it is possible to avoid all together but some is better than none.
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Did yall see the shoes in the sport rider mag we got in the mail today. Had the same setup.
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