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American Made Sneakers?

Biscotti

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Do any exist? I know New Balance makes running shoes here, but I want something like a vans or converse.
 

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there is no sweat apparel. they aren't made in the states, but they are "non sweatshop" if that's what your looking for
 

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Considering the very high price, are Common Projects made in the US?
The only shoes I know that are made in the US are Allen Edmonds and Aldens.

With AE, I was disappointed to order a $100 dress belt from them to find out that it was made in China.
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Originally Posted by kontai69
Considering the very high price, are Common Projects made in the US?
The only shoes I know that are made in the US are Allen Edmonds and Aldens.

With AE, I was disappointed to order a $100 dress belt from them to find out that it was made in China.
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CP is Italy. I'm just wondering if there is some small manufacturer, perhaps a uniform maker who makes some sneakers as well. There are a lot of American shoe and boot makers, there just are not any sneaker makers it seems.
 

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Originally Posted by chronoaug
You can try to ebay old chucks that were made in usa. Pop up sometimes

Nah, I want to support an American worker. Buying those things ain't gonna keep a factory running.
 

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I seriously think rag & bone's are MIA. its not listed as 'imported' on eluxury
 

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Originally Posted by Biscotti
Do you have any info on the factory making them?

I can check. We'll be stocking some this season.. should arrive soon.
 

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Probably the OP.
 

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