n_huffhines
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It's one thing when lawmakers screw over the consumer, it's another when the consumer is the military. WTF
The Military Is About to Buy A Lot of New Balance Shoes. Thank Cronyism. - Reason.com
Did you know that the military is required to buy uniforms and boots that are made in the USA? Aside from the unintended effects of such a mandate (hint: it hinders economic growth, costs jobs and makes us relatively poorer), until now it hasn't applied to sneakers because it's difficult to find athletic footwear made in the United States. Most sneakers are made in Asia.
So recruits receive a cash allowance to buy sneakers. Army and Air Force recruits may choose from 14 different variations of shoes between men and women at troop stores. More consumer choice is always good, but in this case the health of the troops is also at stake. The military spends $100 million annually to treat injuries to new recruits, with 80 percent treating injuries to lower extremities. Not everyone has the same type of foot, so the wider the choice of sneakers the fewer injuries.
The Military Is About to Buy A Lot of New Balance Shoes. Thank Cronyism. - Reason.com