This, my friends, is a $110 American-made shoe. The upper is full grain leather (cordovan color, not actual Cordovan). The outsole is polyurethane. And the liner is a moisture-wicking synthetic (Cambrelle, if you want to get technical about it). The brand is called Johansen. They’ve been around since 1876, are based in Virginia, specialize primarily in women’s footwear, but, as you can see also make mens, and thanks to their military contract, do all of it here. Read More »