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[g-dad]

Saw this piece this morning. Appears to be for a good cause.

Air Force veteran touts new shoe to honor law enforcement as Nike pulls patriotic flag sneaker | Fox News

Pre ordered a pair and thought I'd pass this on. BTW, I have no affiliation with this organization.

PRE-ORDER: Honor and Respect Shoes
– Honor and Respect LLC

Please keep politics out of this.

 

[s&wchad]

Too bad they don't offer a men's 15 wide.

I have an issue with American flag clothing in general, but this is a good cause and I don't see a problem with their design.

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[Old TexMex]

Though it is permissible (according to the American Legion) to wear non uniform clothing with stars and stripes on it, I don't, just personal choice.
I do fly the Stars and Stripes, and salute the flag.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Topsiders. Or Crocs

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

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Does that mean pitbulls and nekked women are back on the approved list????

 

[Rustyt1953]

The alternative shoe seems to be a nice thought but I would rather buy dinner for Ruthie's four badge wearing cousins (one is a PC and one is a FC).

PS: crocs rule!

 

[ditrina]

Does that mean pitbulls and nekked women are back on the approved list????

SLOOOOWLY BACK AWAY FROM THAT BOTTLE OF SCOTCH..

 

[Farmer17]

If its above 80 degrees I don't wear any shoes unless I HAVE to dress up. I have some nice Ecco sport sandals that are about the only footwear that will be on my feet until October.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Wearing OBOZ right now.
Have not worn that other brand for a long time.
Never will again.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Cajun ,come on now , crocs ? You're a southern boy and no flip flops ? Next you'll say you have a white belt and some nice white shoes .

 

[GaryS]

Crocs are endangered.Haley Dunphy told me so.

Topsiders. Or Crocs

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Cajun ,come on now , crocs ? You're a southern boy and no flip flops ? Next you'll say you have a white belt and some nice white shoes .

No white shoes but I DO have a pair of Delcambre Rebocks (white shrimper boots)


Ahhhh Memories

 

[Muss Muggins]

Crocs are dangerous. I have forbidden my 79 year old mother from wearing them. Little moisture on the floor and you're gonna look like Wile E Coyote after the Roadrunner gets thru with him.

Nike shoes don't fit my feet right. I wear Adidas Samba indoor soccer shoes for every day, and I use Under Armor or New Balance cross trainers for active stuff. I don't base many, if any decisions on the politics of a manufacturer. I buy what I like, and evaluate it based on quality, my history with the product, and current usefulness for my purpose. Almost every entity out there has probably done something I didn't like. Don't care . . .

Topsiders. Or Crocs

 

[Old TexMex]

Depends on the weather.
Ariat chukkas (cold)or Freewater flip flops(sunny) or OluKai Hawaiian lifeguard sneakers( rainy). I have feet like daffy duck.

 

[Hillbilly77]

Does that mean pitbulls and nekked women are back on the approved list????

SLOOOOWLY BACK AWAY FROM THAT BOTTLE OF SCOTCH..

Why? 'Tain't empty yet.

 

[oneounceload]

New Balance for me; the only company that still makes at least 25% of the stuff here in the US - and they fit true to size unlike Nike

 

[Muss Muggins]

I always get a chuckle out of people who post stuff like that using equipment and technology that was 100% without a doubt manufactured outside the US . . .

New Balance for me; the only company that still makes at least 25% of the stuff here in the US - and they fit true to size unlike Nike

 

[GaryS]

I commented on another forum that I wear nothing but New Balance. I forgot to say, "I wear nothing but New Balance on my feet.", and the reactions were not pretty.

I've been wearing NB sneakers exclusively for about 7 years now. Comfortable, wear well, easy to clean, etc...,

New Balance for me; the only company that still makes at least 25% of the stuff here in the US - and they fit true to size unlike Nike

 

[H Richard]

I'm on my 5th pair of New Balance, but I'm not so sure about that "made in the US" claim.

 

[Fishslayer]

One for the money. Two for the show...

 

[oneounceload]

I'm on my 5th pair of New Balance, but I'm not so sure about that "made in the US" claim.

I wear the 608s. They are not made in the US; BUT no other company bothers to make ANY models in the US - at least they do

 

[Tubbsy]

I don't think I've worn anything on my feet other than boots in 6 or 7 years.... feet don't quite care for any other footwear.

Well.... socks..... but other than that.

 

[Benchrest1]

I have wide feet and need a 4E size 10 shoe. NB is one of the few that make tennis/sport shoes in a wide size.

 

[CCantu357]

Topsiders. Or Crocs

Topsiders are the most versatile form of footwear around. They work well with shorts, slacks, and jeans. You can even wear them with a light suit for that Miami Vice look. Between my Topsiders and various boots, I haven't had a need for Nike shoes since I was in high school.

 

[soFlaNative]

I've never worn the Swoosh.
Not for any socially conscious reason just always found something else to better suit me.
Like others that posted I try not to make my decisions based upon trends, fads or policy.

 

[Old TexMex]

Not a single fan of penny loafers, wingtips or brogans?

 

[S&WsRsweet]

90 percent of my time is spent in a well broken in pair of Wolverine work boots .I try and keep at least 1 new pair and 1 being broken in pair wearing to town or going into the city .I have found that by the time my everyday pair get worn out my being broken in pair are just about right for daily use .Only white socks for me.

 

[-db-]

Another New Balance fan, because America.

 

[oneounceload]

I'm on my 5th pair of New Balance, but I'm not so sure about that "made in the US" claim.

New Balance and Manufacturing in the US

We're proud to be the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA, which represents a limited portion of our US sales. Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we label our shoes Made in the USA.

Our commitment to domestic manufacturing allows New Balance to employ American workers at our five facilities in Maine and Massachusetts. Whenever possible, we purchase materials from domestic suppliers who employ more than 7,000 workers locally.

To purchase Women's Made in the USA styles, please click here.

To purchase Men's Made in the USA styles, please click here.

Here ya go

 

[M29since14]

I always get a chuckle out of people who post stuff like that using equipment and technology that was 100% without a doubt manufactured outside the US . . .

Glad you get "a chuckle out of it." For me, I see nothing at all wrong with the sentiment for trying to support vendors who still try to manufacture in the U.S.A.