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The Jerry 
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 Posted: 29 May 2014 at 6:57am |
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Here are two pics of my Mill Reef sneakers I got from Speedway a while ago.
I think I have had these for almost two years and worn them quite often. The quality on these is amazing and unlike my Vans and older Converse these are not falling apart at them seams after a few months. Another thing I like about these apart from their old school look is how comfy these are.In Vans or Chucks the toe area always seems to be a bit too small tight but these are pretty roomy.   |
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Shorty Long
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Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 10:20am |
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new balance x cone mills sneakers...
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Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 2:07pm |
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I make things out of leather.
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Shorty Long
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Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 7:15pm |
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Looking forward to seeing some more pictures of these.
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I got a rocket in my pocket and roll in my jeans
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Bob Dale
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Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 7:34pm |
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f i n a l l y.
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Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 7:35pm |
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It was only a matter of time really. Once these companies could see they could charge a premium for domestically made sneakers it was always going to happen. It's only for the money and it'll only last as long as the demand does. I'm sure Converse will produce some at some point and charge even more than they do for the First Strings. I suppose it could be a good thing but the cynic in me is not holding his breath that this is anything other than an exercise in cashing in.
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Bob Dale
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agreed to a certain extent -- I think the price will hold steady, and hopefully since the parent company (New Balance) appears to be committed to domestic production these will be an offering for at least a few years.
As customers, our dollar is our vote -- we create the demand. I feel like if they are available at more than 4 shops (converse first string, ...) and not limited to small numbers, and not marketed solely to sneaker heads as a quick 'flavor of the month' type thing -- they stand a decent chance. Granted they aren't made in USA, and they are somewhat of a sneakerhead shoe, but the recent re-release by Adidas of the Stan Smith has been BIG. I don't follow sneakers at all really and have seen them all over. We were in Chicago, and didn't really do any shopping, just happened to pass a few shops all of them had them offered and this was across various demographics and in different parts of town. I am hoping the initial pf flyer offerins will be succesful enough they can continue. I was speaking with their rep inspiration! I think they've made major commitments -- there is a lot of licensing involved. I think they had to work out their processes too in order to produce the sneakers domestically. You no longer are able to vulcanize rubber for the purpose of sneakers in the US - so they had to adapt in order to make the shoes here. |
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I feel that cynicism big time devilish, I think it's just important for us to stay sharp.
If they think that shifting maybe 5% of their line to US mfg is going to create "brand loyalty" or make me trust them, they've got another thing coming. But I also won't let that push me into boycotting, because let's be honest; if we avoid every product that is made well for the wrong reasons, we'd have depressingly few options left. Ethical manufacturing is important to me, and I will always be watching. If they treat it like a trend, they will NOT have gained a loyal customer, but I will still have gained shoes made by US workers, and that means I'm the one that took advantage of them, not the other way around.
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I make things out of leather.
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Ishmael
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Posted: 12 Jul 2014 at 12:14am |
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"as ever, 'jobs for American workers' should be decoded as 'profit for American companies'".
Just happen to come across this line in a book I'm reading. Seemed apt. |
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