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Anybody heard of the company, or know about the company?
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I've seen the brand online before but know nothing about them, I just remember being very suspicious and sceptical of the company for some reason.
Fifty150
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I have only seen their website. Apparently, they are selling online, with their own store (there's currently 1), and they have "brand ambassadors" (who have nothing to do with making the products).
I haven't seen the product. I have not heard anything about the product. I have not handled the product. I was hoping that someone may have some experience with it.
From what I see, it's a company from India. Which means nothing these days. India is an emerging market. They have low labor cost which allows for a lower product price. As with China, quality can be all over the board.
My Weyco shoes are made in India. Florsheim and Stacey Adams. I can't find anything wrong with those shoes as far as quality control. The Stacey Adams are made with "kidskin" and the price reflects it. Oddly enough, I have Florsheim made with Horween Chromexcel, which were also made in India. Panels were in alignment. Stitches were straight. The shoes never fell apart. Goodyear welted to allow for resoles. But that's Weyco, and their quality standards.
Who knows what Milwaukee Boot Co. does? What is their level of quality? It could be junk, with a Goodyear welt. I know that their prices are lower because of labor rates. Their leather is probably locally sourced to reduce costs. Pakistan has been tanning leather for decades. The soles are not Vibram, Goodyear, Dr. Soles, SoleTech, Dainite, ExtraLight, or any major brand that you may know. There's probably a synthetic lasting board, instead of a veg tan insole.
But you can't really tell based on price. Jim Green is low priced. They use low cost labor. But some of the boot models are built with leather insoles and midsoles. And their boots have turned out to be pretty good for the price.
I haven't seen the product. I have not heard anything about the product. I have not handled the product. I was hoping that someone may have some experience with it.
From what I see, it's a company from India. Which means nothing these days. India is an emerging market. They have low labor cost which allows for a lower product price. As with China, quality can be all over the board.
My Weyco shoes are made in India. Florsheim and Stacey Adams. I can't find anything wrong with those shoes as far as quality control. The Stacey Adams are made with "kidskin" and the price reflects it. Oddly enough, I have Florsheim made with Horween Chromexcel, which were also made in India. Panels were in alignment. Stitches were straight. The shoes never fell apart. Goodyear welted to allow for resoles. But that's Weyco, and their quality standards.
Who knows what Milwaukee Boot Co. does? What is their level of quality? It could be junk, with a Goodyear welt. I know that their prices are lower because of labor rates. Their leather is probably locally sourced to reduce costs. Pakistan has been tanning leather for decades. The soles are not Vibram, Goodyear, Dr. Soles, SoleTech, Dainite, ExtraLight, or any major brand that you may know. There's probably a synthetic lasting board, instead of a veg tan insole.
But you can't really tell based on price. Jim Green is low priced. They use low cost labor. But some of the boot models are built with leather insoles and midsoles. And their boots have turned out to be pretty good for the price.
Fifty150
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I wonder if it's the same company that sells cheap boots on Amazon.
