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Jer-Bear · August 25th, 2008, 11:45

Clone as in OEM would probably be alright if made to the same specifications and quality control as original footwear. But if clone repros are only aesthetically identical but lack the QC, then you're taking a huge risk of injury as others mentioned. Materials may feel the same on the exterior, but gluing compounds and application might be different, or not monitored, that may reduce the lifespan or protective qualities of a pair of well built combat footwear.

Add: I know shoe factories in China, Vietnam or wherever are actually contractors that make boots/***** for different brands. The different lines in a factory may be working for several different brands at once. There is a possibility that the repros are from a "missed" shipment, which are genuine but sold at lower cost. Or rejected from the final QC checks - which makes it worse because its not up to manufacturing standards.

The thing is, whether or not you wear genuine footwear, there is always a chance of injury. At least you can go back to the original manufacturer and raise a complaint or even a lawsuit if you got injured wearing their footwear. Its a bit harder to sue them when you're injured wearing a repro that's not built to their quality specifications.

August 25th, 2008, 11:45	#13
Jer-Bear Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oakville ON	Clone as in OEM would probably be alright if made to the same specifications and quality control as original footwear. But if clone repros are only aesthetically identical but lack the QC, then you're taking a huge risk of injury as others mentioned. Materials may feel the same on the exterior, but gluing compounds and application might be different, or not monitored, that may reduce the lifespan or protective qualities of a pair of well built combat footwear. Add: I know shoe factories in China, Vietnam or wherever are actually contractors that make boots/***** for different brands. The different lines in a factory may be working for several different brands at once. There is a possibility that the repros are from a "missed" shipment, which are genuine but sold at lower cost. Or rejected from the final QC checks - which makes it worse because its not up to manufacturing standards. The thing is, whether or not you wear genuine footwear, there is always a chance of injury. At least you can go back to the original manufacturer and raise a complaint or even a lawsuit if you got injured wearing their footwear. Its a bit harder to sue them when you're injured wearing a repro that's not built to their quality specifications. __________________ Last edited by Jer-Bear; August 25th, 2008 at 11:57..