took them from the bag they arrived in and was immediately very disappointed. That's what I expected from a poor neighbor in a third world country. Of course it means Made in China. If I had NO shoe to wear it might cost $1 but what they are charging is a complete scam. They are in no way comparable to Sk3tchers, since the latter are processed much better. I'm still looking for a pair of sk3tchers as I thought I'd buy them first. Don't waste money.