American-Made Products in Walmart: Okabashi Shoes

A lot of folks think that Walmart is all about Chinese products.  Sometimes it seems that way.  But, a couple of weeks ago, I got a good deal on some American-made flip-flops at Walmart.  The shoes were made by a American company called Okabashi and are made in Buford, Georgia.  They are high tech, recyclable flip-flops, with arch support and comfortable soles.  They were displayed prominently on the sales floor.

The flip-flops that I got were called "Surf" and are all black with an aggressive tread design and comfortable foot bed.  You can read a complete review here:

Cheap Shoe Review:  Okabashi Men's "Surf" Flip-Flops

Walmart in the Wee Hours

If you don't mind maneuvering around stacks of merchandise in the aisles and sometimes being plowed over by uncommunicative clerks who are putting goods out on the shelves, the wee hours of the morning can be the best time to visit your local Walmart.  There are just a few customers, no crowds, and no rambunctious kids.  You can get in and out in just a few minutes or you can linger at any display for as long as you like!