Filson recently switched vendors for their boots, but to whom? The new versions seem off for some reason.
“Country Of Origin: Imported” – WTF?
The styles look the same, but the hardware and leather in the new versions look questionable in their stock photos. I guess I should hold judgment until I see them in person.
Update: I just heard from someone at Filson, and they said that they’re now being made in the Dominican Republic. To paraphrase, they tried to find a U.S. vendor, but nobody could meet their quality demands [translation: nobody would make boots cheap enough for them]. It’s disappointing to hear, as there are still many great boot and shoe makers here in the states.
I think I’m going to start calling around to the mom & pop type stores to try and track down a pair of the U.S. made Highlanders before it’s too late.
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