Did this brand really switch production from Italy to China?
237661
Yes, several years ago. The price of the boot did not go down either, even though I'm sure it's cheaper to manufacture in China. The overall quality of the boot did suffer, but still a good boot.
237662
These are in fact made in China, however I am on my 5th pair since the mid-1990's and I see no difference in the build quality from the 1990's to present day. I have had no issues with any of my Sundowner's and in my opinion they are some of the best, lightweight, water resistant hiking boots on the planet. I wear them daily.
237663
you've got me here;;; yes, my first thought is that they were made in China, but I never knew about Italy. The pair I received were beautiful, but fit way to tight across the arch....this is happening to me from various brands, starting with Red Wing, and then Dunham (New Balance).
237664
I assume they did. The tag on it says"Made in China"also I checked my old ones todayThey were made in Italy as you mentioned. They sure charged md the same price. I am about to go to YouTube on this one and show both boots, I am very upset, Thanks for asking the question. The other sad part id that they have not seemed to care about my concern . Who are these people ?
1523056
can't recall as I threw mine away recently... Italian company, but likely made in china or Thailand. Skip it regardless not worth the VERY short life.
2224966
Click the link that says "See more product details." You'll see that the origin is "China."
1692543
No, the "Made in Italy" notation is on the box. By the way, I think that the glasses are wonderful. Heavy, durable, and well made.
1975324
It really is a shame that Mackie sells a Chinese product of such poor quality.-I'm loving the Mackie brand (but made ​​in USA) the big brands should not mutate to China .-To purchase expensive merchandise famous brand but made ​​in China, is the same buying any brand equipment without brand.-
46537
The actual express maker is branded with Italy on the bottom so I would assume its made in Italy. Maybe the box is made in China?
2202400
I bought and gave these away, but I do not think they were made in Italy. I think China.
2202401
NO. they are not made in Italy. - China. But they are nice and the sizes are great.
795881
I think it was Italy. They were not from China because I had a metal taste in my mouth when I got some from there. The ones you are asking about we're very good.
580045
I don't know and what is more important I don't care where it is made. Let's talk about the quality of the product instead trying to introduce our petty biases. Is your racism showing? Or are you maybe afraid the spoken language will be Mandarin? Either way your question is irrelevant and DOA.
193695
Shanghai. And we aren't as happy with it as its predecessor. That one died, but I think it was made in Malaysia, but I could be wrong.
1281142
Mine just bought says made in India. Even sounds worse to me then Italy. LOL If it read China, right into the trash.
2142492
I've seen this brand at Target and been to their website. Their products are made in China. They have more info on their website about their overseas production.
393298
Definitely still made in Italy. I researched it thoroughly at time of purchase. Even gaskets are made in Italy and must be ordered from there. Great machine better than Alessi
1324210
I'm not sure, but I suspect that it is. I've been trying to buy only American-made products, or specialty items from countries like Mexico or Sri Lanka in order to support their economy, but I do end up buying products from China. BTW, the book is super cute.
993262
I could be wrong, but I thought I read somewhere that the early production was in the US and then moved to China???
46541
i am curious too; I cannot imagine it being made in italy for a price like this. I think the company is or was Italian at one time, but today many of our items, even with once USA name brands, are made overseas. I have a 6 cup Vev Vigano, and want a smaller one, and am thinking of going with this one.