Incredibly annoyed
February 24th, 2008 | by Paul |Here’s an object lesson in research:
For years, I’ve worn New Balance shoes because they have good arch support and, I thought, they’re made in the USA.
Turns out I was only partially right.
True, New Balance does manufacture some of its shoes in the USA. But not all. Not my green, yellow and black 574s. They’re from China, which I found out during a discussion of sweatshop clothing.
Me: “That’s why I wear New Balance.”
Not me: “You know they only make some of them in the US, right?”
Me: “What? Let me check mine.” (Crossing room and checking shoes) “Motherf***er.”
So, that’s the lesson. Don’t make any assumptions, even ones based on a company’s reputation. Do your research - all of it.