Cowboy Boots, Made in China

By Merrill Matthews

Published March 17, 2005 at 7:00 PM HST

Commentator Merrill Matthews is a Texan, and Texans take cowboy boots seriously. But when he went to buy a new pair recently, he surprised himself by buying a pair made in China.

Merrill Matthews

More from Hawai‘i Public Radio

Local News

Hawaiʻi airports say they will not air Kristi Noem's TSA video

Mark Ladao

In the video, Noem blames Democrats for the ongoing federal shutdown that has impacted Transportation Security Administration staff and caused delays at airport checkpoints.
The Conversation

Honolulu rail seeks to offer airport workers a car-free commute

Catherine Cruz

Director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the Skyline's second segment easing parking pressure and creating commercial opportunities in Honolulu's airport area.