I bought some new shoes. Same shoes I always buy.

[hunter]

But this time there is something in them I'm allergic to.

It's like I rubbed poison oak on my feet. Itchy. Oozy.

Yes, I did acquire a latex allergy working in medical labs, but until now nothing that could reach through socks.

Or maybe this something new.



I don't like change.

[NV Whino]

1. Are they made in China?

[hunter]

3. Yes.

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[NV Whino]

4. Chinese dyes can be a problem.

[NYC_SKP]

2. When I bought my first pair of athletic shoes, there were about 8 choices.

Probably all made in America, like when TVs were made in America.

Yes, I'm that old.

Now you can't shop for shoes without being blinded by color and style choices, I just get sick thinking about it.

Back in the day I bought Ben Davis shirts and Levis 501s and Red Wing Irish Setter boots, that took me through college.

I'll admit to spending a sum on some slick Tony Lamas, wish I still had them!

[Skittles]

5. watch for the soles to start falling apart in a couple of months

yup, in the "same shoes"

offshore garbage for the same price