StaticProgression
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I've heard from multiple sources I trust that GS is very good, actually, for the money, and more or less Alden-like which makes sense given their history. I don't have much experience w/ Filson myself and can't speak to the general quality of their product pre-post takeover, but their bags certainly are still venerated. If you're talking about tiers of quality, someone on the next tier is always going to **** on the tier below. Once you get above a certain price point, though, I think it becomes less about big practical differences and more about details and aesthetics.
I want to say Oak Street also has sales that put it sub $400, but I also don't have experience w/ them. And if you want to delve into Indonesian bootmakers, there is a whole enthusiast crowd all up in that market.
Thanks for the reply. I had a pair of OSB but I just hated how the look in person. They look like clown/duck shoes on me, and I just didnt like the silhouette. They were solidly built. Respect for OSB though.
I don't care to dive in too deep, but good to know!