Shoe Shopping!! and these two phrases are hardly what you think of, more like oxymorons. In this day of the imported $20 dollar cheap imports piled high at the big box or discount stores.
In-fact, in my 15 years in the US, I really thought the idea of customer service was being walked to the shoe isle in some of the better big box stores. And when I asked if a shoe was made in the US I was laughed at.
Well, I am starting to have problems with my feet and was directed to Morgans Shoes a well known establishment in Hilldale Mall Madison Wisconsin.
I was blown away. First the sales staff are qualified and trained in feet and shoes.
Then i was asked what i was going to use the shoe for? I was measured for length and width. Another new experience.
I was brought a shoe which was a perfect fit and the same with some Walking shoes. They happened to be the only US made: dress shoe SAS- San Antonio Shoe, and the trainer from New Balance.
I was given a free pair of Smart wool socks, and my feet have never felt so pampered, worth every bit of what I paid. (yes it was more than wal mart prices, but the extra went to an American worker and a local store and the shoes fit. and worth every penny).
Thanks Jeff, for the experience and the great shoes.
Real Estate Guy in Madison Wisconsin
PS I have heard people say it is important to buy lots of cheap crap at a discount store. I disagree. If I can not afford it or don't need it I don't buy it. I buy quality stuff and less of it and I buy locally. see Dane buy local group
I was given a free pair of Smart wool socks, and my feet have never felt so pampered, worth every bit of what I paid. (yes it was more than wal mart prices, but the extra went to an American worker and a local store and the shoes fit. and worth every penny).
This country is in a crisis because too many jobs have been transferred overseas. (companies have too much of a cost incentive to do so) this results in more money going out of this country and not making enough money here, hence a trade deficit.
Next thing you know there are no good paying manufacturing jobs in the US and The Real Estate industry wonders why no one can buy our homes. see Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania. Not to mention that Wal mart has put out of business the mom and pop stores who were small business owners who could also buy homes, unlike the part timer in the big boxes.
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