Originally Posted by chuck (Post 3664314)

So they are offering $357 towards a new pair?

Originally Posted by Arty (Post 3664315)

First of all, that's a high-volume molded sole boot, probably rebranded (i.e. the cheap stuff). My guess is they're not even re-soleable, sort of like buying a cheap car with tires & wheels factory-welded to the brake drums. Those are nothing like double-stitched Hanwag boots. A better title would be 'Dont buy molded sole boots for demanding use'.

High-end manufacturers of all products, from cars to boats to beer to electronics and boots, are always looking for ways to down-market some product lines when customers go for cheaper price points.

'Made in Croatia' - they possibly sourced a cheaper line of vibram soles which look like they are either fused to the boot during molding or maybe even created during the molding process.

Had a pair of Meindl boots once made the same way. One day the whole bottom just separated from the tops and I had to walk around like wearing a pair of flip-flop thongs until I found some duct tape. Tossed them like an empty BIC lighter before I got home.

Just take the hit, and then go for a good pair of double-stitched Hanwag or Viberg boots.
https://www.hanwagboots.ca/grunten.html
https://www.hanwagboots.ca/bergler.html
https://workboot.com/products/viberg...sulated-hunter

Originally Posted by Arty (Post 3664315)

First of all, that's a high-volume molded sole boot, probably rebranded (i.e. the cheap stuff). My guess is they're not even re-soleable, sort of like buying a cheap car with tires & wheels factory-welded to the brake drums. Those are nothing like double-stitched Hanwag boots. A better title would be 'Dont buy molded sole boots for demanding use'.

High-end manufacturers of all products, from cars to boats to beer to electronics and boots, are always looking for ways to down-market some product lines when customers go for cheaper price points.

'Made in Croatia' - they possibly sourced a cheaper line of vibram soles which look like they are either fused to the boot during molding or maybe even created during the molding process.

Had a pair of Meindl boots once made the same way. One day the whole bottom just separated from the tops and I had to walk around like wearing a pair of flip-flop thongs until I found some duct tape. Tossed them like an empty BIC lighter before I got home.

Just take the hit, and then go for a good pair of double-stitched Hanwag or Viberg boots.
https://www.hanwagboots.ca/grunten.html
https://www.hanwagboots.ca/bergler.html
https://workboot.com/products/viberg...sulated-hunter

Originally Posted by fish_e_o (Post 3664328)

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lol these are hanwags!!

Originally Posted by Arty (Post 3664366)

Yeah, of a different model of boots. What's your point?

Originally Posted by fish_e_o (Post 3664369)

ah i see. i thought you were saying i should buy hanwags because they're better boots lol

so that style is better?

Originally Posted by Arty (Post 3664374)

Way better. Just like some other kinds manufactured product, the double-stitched version happens to be better design, more attention to detail, repairable, made stronger. And in this case, happens to be a more traditional (and slightly more expensive) hand-built process.

Originally Posted by fish_e_o (Post 3664377)

i will keep that in mind, as i'm probably going to be boot shopping in the near future.

Originally Posted by Norwest Alta (Post 3664383)

Wal-Mart has good boots. At least you know what you're getting.

Originally Posted by fish_e_o (Post 3673799)

turns out i have to cancel my trip to walmart for new boots.


they shipped me a replacement pair. i didn't see that coming to be honest.

let's hope these boots do better because they won't get sent in for warranty.

Originally Posted by fish_e_o (Post 3673799)

turns out i have to cancel my trip to walmart for new boots.


they shipped me a replacement pair. i didn't see that coming to be honest.

let's hope these boots do better because they won't get sent in for warranty.