Didn't really fit in the backpacking section, and thought I would get more hits here.
Inquiring about White's Boots in Spokane. At $379 a pair, can someone tell me why they are so spendy, and if they are worth that, what makes them so great?
I may be relocating to that part of the US, where I could drop by the store/factory and get properly fitted. But I am wondering why?
I do spend time in the backcountry on a horse. And they look like a decent blend of a packer with a decent sole. And they claim to be rebuildable. But I doubt the rebuild is free or warrantied? Guessing it's still $100 or so for the rebuild.
So I guess I am asking why buy them or what niche do they fill?
I understand that they are US made and like Kifaru or Mystery Ranch, they will command a higher price due to not being shipped over seas for construction, but for that price, one could get a very comfy pair of German made boots that would certainly last a long time.
No GoreTex membrane, not waterproof so it's just leather and a sole. So again, why $400?
Last edited by Jesse Jaymes; 06/10/09.
