I now have three instances of shoes failing within 3 months of buying
Friend 1, sole separated from shoe within 2 months.
Son got the new minds and the swoshes fell off on both of them withing 2 months.
Today kid on my team went down when his cleat separated from the upper.
What the heck is going on with QC
@OP FOUND HIM! Adidas troll. Every day because the6 are getting destroyed even at a time when Nike is way down. LOL
be careful, unlike nike that company does have a very effective whistleblower handling division
would be a shame if plutonium gets mixed into your afternoon tea anon
I took a job with a "local aircraft manufacturer" that seems to have exactly the same problems; HR/execs wreck the company, their products now get designed by clowns and built by monkeys, and the stock falls 60%. Its like I never left NKE.
Sorry for the QA fail, Zion.
@av US made shoes make up for roughly one percent of shoe sales, it's a rounding error
Warranty has worked for me as long as it’s been 2 years since the manufacturing date
Also, don’t waste your time and money trying to claim the warranty; they will just say it’s normal wear and tear 🫠
As per a quick query using Google, there are other options (see below):
Major Brand USA Collections
New Balance Made in USA: The most prominent mainstream option. Popular models like the 990 series (v4, v6), 993, 992, and 998 are crafted in US factories (such as in Massachusetts and Maine) with a domestic value of 70% or greater. Prices typically run $185–$200.
Independent & Specialty US-Made Brands
San Antonio Shoes (SAS): Known for supportive walking and everyday athletic-lifestyle shoes like the Journey or Tour series, built in Texas.
Softstar Shoes: Handcrafted minimalist running and active shoes (Runamoc) made in an Oregon workshop.
SOM Footwear: Lightweight, active-lifestyle sneakers manufactured in Colorado.
Victory Sportswear: Handcrafted, custom-feel retro running shoes made using domestic materials and old-school assembly.
Opie Way: Small-batch, premium casual and athletic leather sneakers made in North Carolina.
Made Plus: Custom, 3D-knit sustainable athletic sneakers made to order in Maryland.
This happens with all brands. All made from the same factories and labor.
@OP sadly is ALL garbage but it ain’t cheap brother.