Local maxima of value? Sneakers: New Balance Retro/Classic Shoes M574BKS width=D, size=12 Made in China (only ~25% of NB products actually made in the USA). Cost: ~$60/pair from many sources circa 2010 Hat: Everest Designs Rainier Beanie (brown) Made in Nepal, NZ wool. Cost: ~$22 from http://hatcart.com