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Old 05-15-2011, 06:36 AM
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Anyone know of any good quality boots and leather jackets that are American made. Everything I look at is made in China.
 
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I've bought a vest a jacket from Fox Creek and been very satisfied.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

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Plus one on the Fox Creek. They list in bold letters when its an American made jacket. I have a Natel, its American made but I think they are no longer making motorcycle jackets. If you want American made, just don't go to Harley for it. They will charge you as much as if it was made in the USA, but it won't be.

These guys have a big list of American made boots:

http://www.midwestboots.com/Merchant...FQly5Qod3VaGJw


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I bought a pair of 11" harness Chippewa Boots that retail for $250+ for $100 on ebay.
Lil Joes vest.
Both made in the USA.
 
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Redwing boots are made in the USA. At least the ones I buy. I like brown leather over black oe for boots ad got the 953. I have tough to fit feet ad hate most boots but these are sweet to my feet.
 
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When I walked in to Harley I picked up 2 leathers I thought I would like as soon as I opened them they said made in China. WTF!!! They want $450 for them. I know I get 20% off with my dealer card but come on. They aren't worth it. I am paying more for the harley logo then the jacket.
 
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I am headed to Redwing this morning.

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Redwing boots are made in the USA. At least the ones I buy. I like brown leather over black oe for boots ad got the 953. I have tough to fit feet ad hate most boots but these are sweet to my feet.
 
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Careful on the Redwings. I bought mine online and they are not American made.
 


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