i always do even if i have to pay more which sometimes its less,i buy work n sport work boots that are $69-79 at farm and fleet union made in the USA and im sure the owner is still rich,then you have die hard boots from Sears made in Korea for the same price or more similar boot, i reacerh everything before buying sadly you cant buy everything you need from the US but thats changing WWG1 WGA have a great day Patriot