Aerojoe
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Search for Havana Joe....same shoes.
I had a pair of the oxfords and chukka boots a few years back.
You're right I have found this;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Havana...5347151?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4ac194fecf
"Years ago, Panama Jack was imported to the United States under the name "Havana Joe". So why did they change the name? "Panama Jack" was already trademarked in the US, so to avoid legal trouble, they simply called them "Havana Joe" The shoes were a hit, and for years Americans enjoyed one of the finest European comfort walking shoes without worry that they would disappear. But in 2006, that's exactly what happened. They closed their warehouses and within several months, the shoes had disappeared from retailers, wholesalers and even Ebay. While the Chukka boots and the oxfords were among the most popular in the States, they took a back seat to fashion sneakers. These shoes are labeled "Panama Jack" They are made in Spain."
It seems they had to withdraw from the US market because legal issues with their brand names [huh]