Keith, I couldn't agree more. Everyone's foot AND gait is different and unless truly custom made, all boots are designed to maximize the number of people that can fit them. And I sure know that high cost does not necessarily mean perfect. Any boot is only as good as what the guys on the line did when they stitched that boot together. (Or cut or glued or lasted or all the different steps that go into production). But I can see where the cost is, is what I meant.
And I have cupboards full of boots and shoes from my time on the business. Some work well, some not so well....including same models from different production runs. What my experience tells me is that it's a crap shoot, listening to the advice of others. To do that effectively one needs to understand how your foot and gait differ from whoever is giving you advice.
I'll never argue with anyone when they tell me what works for them. I just know that is ALL they are telling me....it works for them.
And as an aside, when you see women's fashion shoes selling for $500 plus, know that the retailers is usually making a 60-65% margin on initial retail price when it hits the stores. Selling for $1000 means he paid $350 for it. But by the time he sells the last of his spring shipment he will be doing well to have averaged 45% on his sales and he will still have inventory that he will never sell....last seasons crap doesn't move well in the fashion business.
Last edited by canvasback; 11/25/15 05:34 PM.
