< Dunlops

Nicks has a selection if you want to take a look

https://nicksboots.com/in-stock-boots/store-stock/store-stock-sizes-4-6-5/

Engineers bickering lol, whats new. But yeah youre right. The company chose not to spec the proper material and the maufacturer used it to the detriment of the product. The company i work for buys bulk metal products from china all the time and they have their issues but we do it knowing it is that way vs paying 3x for a 1.5x better product. Youre right that they could give the manufacturer the same spec and it would be the same product. China is just as capable as france, but i dont think they do. They make it cheaper and hope the product gets by on the brand name alone. If you want the better pot buy the one from france cause they actually do have the proper specs and qc.

I like a firm but thin pillow and have trouble with large poofy pillows, i had a kind of gell pillow for a while but it eventually lost its support. Now i have a buckwheat pillow from dream designs and its my favourite. The pillow is pretty much just a sack for the husks with one side having some extra padding. It can be as thick or as thin as you like since you can take some out or add as you see fit. Plus the whole thing is washable, you pour the husks into a bowl then put the pillow in the laundry and refill once its done.

I know it wont be for everyone as its not very soft a cushy, but its an option to look into if youd like

How tf have you gone through 4 resoles and not a set of laces? What about the eyelets

Im up in Canada and have been told to go with DeVito's shoe repair from now on. If anyone has anyother reccomendations in BC that would be great

Ive had my viberg work boots resoled at a local cobbler and it was 135$, and yes thay also did a terrible job. I ended up having to screw the soles back to the mid sole leather middle of my shift since they were falling off. Closest cobbler to me who comes with a good rep is now 7 hours away

You definitely could have abetter sole put on, im afraid mine will split behind the toe box before they would even need to be re-soled. I take care of my boots, swap my laces to leather to try and slow eyelet wear, brush any bits off dirt off when i get home, oil or condition when needed. Its just the way it is it seems. So far theyre the longest lasting casual boots i own, Ive got a pair of Nick's on order though. Best of luck with yours, and take care of that foot crease. I hope they do better than my own.

I have a pair that are about 4-5 years old now. Theyve done well but i wouldnt say bifl, Id give them another 2-3 years. This isnt eveyday use at either, every other weekend in fall and spring. Leather is the thinnest of all my other boots, sole is no good in slippery conditions.

3/5, good for the price, not bifl