I have worn STS for over 40 years.  Ever since the manufacturing was shifted to other parts of the world the quality has plummeted to a new low. I purchased a pair and when they arrived tried them on.  The new inserts are cheap and there were several points where the material had &#34;pinched&#34; which caused extreme discomfort .  the pinch points were digging in to the side of my heal.  It is sad  that a company that had its manufacturing base in Massachusetts.. and farmed it out to other places in the world for maximizing profits.  That is fine but at least STS retain the quality of the raw materials and the end product.. !!!  I am looking to change loyalty to another manufacturer..