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<blockquote data-quote="barnyard" data-source="post: 1117224" data-attributes="member: 13921"><p>A bunch of years ago, I theorized that buying 2 pair of expensive American made shoes for summer work, I would spend less rebuilding them over the long run than my coworkers that pay $100ish every Spring and throw them out in the Fall. Typically, I switch to summer shoes in late March/early April and put them away in November sometime.</p><p></p><p>So, at the time I spent $229 a pair for 2 pairs of Whites Centennial Walkers. I had them made with a very tough Vibram sole, as the soles wear very, very quickly jumping in and out of the truck. I change them every other day, so they have a chance to completely dry out. </p><p></p><p>Whites are made in Spokane and famous for their packers, fire fighting and line boots. They advertise a 'completely rebuildable boot.' We stopped there when we took our daughter to college and the person that I spoke to, only referred to resoling the walkers, not rebuilding. He said that it was $75 for resoling. Seemed fine, but I was a bit concerned, the heel counters are showing wear and the toe boxes are plenty scuffed. Plus there is a cut on one side of the toe box of 1 pair from the 1st month or so that I owned them (that really irritated me when that happened. Buy a $200 pair of shoes and almost cut them open before they were broke in. Grrrrrrrr). The cut did not go through the leather, maybe half way through.</p><p></p><p>Anyways, I sent them in and got a call today. It will cost $130 per pair to have them rebuilt. I asked what they were rebuilding and the woman that called said that the sole and all the leather except the part that I lace up will be replaced. (Insert shocked, jaw drop smiley here.) She said that the insoles were deteriorated and needed to be replaced, so they recommended a full rebuild.</p><p></p><p>So, I have worn these for about 7 years for $460 and for another $300 (have to add shipping) I could get another 6-7 years out of them. </p><p></p><p>In the end, I am spending a little less than my coworkers that are buying chinese shoes every year. I get the smug satisfaction of knowing that I am supporting American craftsmen, plus I do not have to go shopping nearly as often, which I hate with a passion. </p><p></p><p>I would say this is a good example of American quality beating the imports in the long run.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barnyard, post: 1117224, member: 13921"] A bunch of years ago, I theorized that buying 2 pair of expensive American made shoes for summer work, I would spend less rebuilding them over the long run than my coworkers that pay $100ish every Spring and throw them out in the Fall. Typically, I switch to summer shoes in late March/early April and put them away in November sometime. So, at the time I spent $229 a pair for 2 pairs of Whites Centennial Walkers. I had them made with a very tough Vibram sole, as the soles wear very, very quickly jumping in and out of the truck. I change them every other day, so they have a chance to completely dry out. Whites are made in Spokane and famous for their packers, fire fighting and line boots. They advertise a 'completely rebuildable boot.' We stopped there when we took our daughter to college and the person that I spoke to, only referred to resoling the walkers, not rebuilding. He said that it was $75 for resoling. Seemed fine, but I was a bit concerned, the heel counters are showing wear and the toe boxes are plenty scuffed. Plus there is a cut on one side of the toe box of 1 pair from the 1st month or so that I owned them (that really irritated me when that happened. Buy a $200 pair of shoes and almost cut them open before they were broke in. Grrrrrrrr). The cut did not go through the leather, maybe half way through. Anyways, I sent them in and got a call today. It will cost $130 per pair to have them rebuilt. I asked what they were rebuilding and the woman that called said that the sole and all the leather except the part that I lace up will be replaced. (Insert shocked, jaw drop smiley here.) She said that the insoles were deteriorated and needed to be replaced, so they recommended a full rebuild. So, I have worn these for about 7 years for $460 and for another $300 (have to add shipping) I could get another 6-7 years out of them. In the end, I am spending a little less than my coworkers that are buying chinese shoes every year. I get the smug satisfaction of knowing that I am supporting American craftsmen, plus I do not have to go shopping nearly as often, which I hate with a passion. I would say this is a good example of American quality beating the imports in the long run. [/QUOTE]
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