SAS Factory Shoe Store

Shoes are extremely well made. The shoes last 3 times longer than other shoes and are the only shoes that don’t hurt my feet and back. Customer service sometimes leaves something to be desired. I could care less about the shoe sales person it all about the shoes.

I had to get new shoes for work with new orthotics & this was the place recommended by my foot dr. I called the outlet store first & there was no discount, so I figured the main store was ideal. Lucy was the clerk & she told me that the shoes can last many years, where the insoles are washable, use an oil to keep the leather supple, and that a lot of people just get the shoes re-​soled for around $ 65. I’m definitely coming back to buy more shoes when I can. After tax, I paid $ 150 for the clogs.

I’ve had my SASs for nearly three years. I stopped here to buy new insoles. Standard insoles are $ 22 but I went for the Step Plus «foot bed» made of Everbounce cushioning for $ 39 a pair! Advanced arch and metatarsal* support!
With these inserts I should be able to milk another year outta my SASs. Even well-​worn SASs are better than cheap new crap from Singapore or wherever.
The friendly associate was kind enough to look up my shoe size for the proper fit. I sure hope my new insert wasn’t made in China. I scoured the package but found no evidence of the item’s place of manufacture.
I don’t trust companies to be forthright about where their products are made. SAS products are known to be American made. I try to buy American made products. Unlike multinational corporations and their marionettes in Congress, I want my fellow Americans to have jobs.
Trying to make friendly conversation, Lucinda asked «So what do you do all day when it’s not busy.»
The lady seemed slightly offended. A little defensively, she replied that she has more than enough to do. She may have thought Lucinda was implying she was a lazy goof off. Lucinda only asked because the store was absolutely deserted both times we visited, the first being for the initial purchase. Lucinda only wondered what she did to combat boredom.
Next question was a little touchy too: How long should a pair of SASs last? You should replace ‘em every 6 – 8 months, she said. When I revealed I’d had mine for THREE YEARS, she was not happy. «Oh that’s WAY too long,» she said. Maybe she was thinking «It’s people like you who take food outta my mouth!»
My pair cost $ 200. By now I’ve gotten more than my money’s worth. Co-​workers are aghast when I mention the price. No way are they gonna spend that kind of money.
Good luck finding cheap crap that will last even one year and still be comfortable.
I want the SAS store to be busy. Casino & hospital workers who are on their feet all day should flock to this place.
Here’s a tip: Those old insoles are not worn out! I put my old pair in my crappy Big 5 sneakers and brought ‘em back to life.
*As a service to Unilocalers who can’t be troubled to look up unfamiliar words, «metatarsal» refers to «a group of five long bones in the foot, located between the tarsal bones of the hind– and mid-​foot and the phalanges of the toes.» (WikiPedia)