Totally, part of the appeal was the value for the money.I just went online to spec out a pair of custom boots. I'm not doing it. Those boots, with the shipping from South Africa, will cost more than a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers, or Frank's Patriot. No custom Jim Green for me. I like Jim Green. But their sale prices will be good enough for the time being. I don't like them that much, that I'm willing to pay $100 over the listed retail price for custom options, plus $60 shipping.