Hanwag makes some ol' school stitch-down hikers. But at the price point ($400ish +), you might as well get White's or Nick's.
My question would be, why would you want stitch-down warm weather hikers? The weight penalty alone would steer me away.
There's a ton of good options for 6"-8" hikers in the $200-$400 range. With Gore-tex, and without.
Buy ya' a pair for $300ish, if they don't last, so what. Throw 'em in the trash and buy ya' a new pair next year.
C'mon, man, you can't even take the ol' lady out for dinner now for under $3 bills.
