Because I'm American, and I'll buy stuff that's made in the USA whenever I can. I've owned 2 pair of Rocky's in my life, soles never held up. Both pair of bibs I have are Rocky's.
I hear that 100% I love to buy American as well. I just am curious why some feel so strongly about it. Typically when a company produces something like boots overseas they can actually employee more Americans that if they produced the boots here. Because you are reducing overhead, you are able to hire more sales people. You are also able to get these lower cost boots into more Mom/Pop shops. Many shops today can't buy a 250 boot because they are scared they won't sell them. This all depends on the area of the country. My point is when looking at things from a business perspective you have to see how in the long run it can benefit more Americans when overhead is reduced, and the cost per sku is less.
BTW Rocky soles are fantastic now, they did have an issue in the past I believe is was awhile ago. If you ever get down to outlet you can get a great price on them to give them another try.
Also not arguing at all, I fully get it. I am just having a conversation. Sometimes hard to tell in a text format.