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>well actually 1k for something like engineer boots or true moccasins isn't crack pipe at all

Eh part of that is supply and demand. Engineer boots aren't as popular, part of the price is due to scarcity and the prestige of who makes them if you're talking about models like Mr Lou.

In today's market with inflation and all the BS, $300-600 for a well made pair of boots is fair. And I do mean well made: Goodyear welt, high quality thick ass durable leather, clean stitching, no flaws, etc. These are the type of boots that will last longer than you will, just condition them and put a new sole on as needed. With a lot of the PNW bootmakers, the prices have skyrocketed in a manner that dramatically outpaced inflation. In the early 2000s you could get handmade PNW boots for 300-500, now they're double or triple that. Why? Demand outpaced the ability to produce, the manufacturers raised prices because they could and because it lowers demand. You're looking at a one year wait minimum for certain makers. Evidence showed them that the market supported the price raise, so most likely they'll keep raising prices until orders stabilize or start decreasing. Then the prices will stay consistent or decrease slightly if needed.
In that instance, you're not paying for quality, you're paying due to demand.

Does that mean you need to pay 1k and wait a year for good boots? Fuck no, you just need to try different manufacturers. Truman, Oak Street, Grant Stone, etc will still make excellent boots for much lower prices.

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how the fuck do you justify shelling out 1k for a jacket or shoes?