@thewearledger: 1. White’s Boots (Spokane, WA) @White’s Boots Hand-sewn since 1853. These were the boots of the Civil War and the Pacific Northwest loggers. Their "Arch-Ease" support and stitchdown construction make them the final boss of footwear. If they can survive a forest fire, they’ll survive your commute. 2. Filson (Seattle, WA) Born in 1897 to outfit the Klondike Gold Rush. In the Yukon, "Unfailing Goods" wasn't a slogan; it was a matter of survival. Their Mackinaw Wool is still the gold standard 129 years later. 3. Dehen 1920 (Portland, OR) The heavyweight champions of American knitwear. Using vintage machines to create "4-end" wool that feels like armor. They started with motorcycle clubs and varsity athletes; they’ll end as your grandkids' favorite heirloom. 4. Schott NYC (New York, NY) @Schott NYC The original rebels. Founded in 1913, they were the first to ever put a zipper on a jacket. From WWII pilots to Marlon Brando, the "Perfecto" is the literal DNA of American cool. 5. Alden Shoe Co. (Middleborough, MA) The last of the New England masters. Founded in 1884, they are the final remaining original New England shoe manufacturer. Whether it’s the "Indy" boot or their world-class Shell Cordovan, this is the pinnacle of American refinement. #thewearledger #heritagefashion #workwearstyle #japanesedenim #americana
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Friday 20 February 2026 00:33:18 GMT
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johnrouse598 :
Filson has been hot garbage for a good long minute. Shipjohn is a great, american owned and made replacement.
2026-02-20 05:35:28
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Claire_bear :
Filson quality has dropped significantly
2026-02-20 21:56:16
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Gordon :
Whites boots are not the same quality they used to be, they’re still good but definitely not the same quality as 10 years ago
2026-03-05 07:56:12
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mike :
my whites last about 5 years on average. my filson stuff is lasting under a year on average except for the very few made in USA pieces they still sell. I'd avoid filson if you actually need work wear. if youre an urbanite that's cosplaying someone who works for a living, anything will be buy it for life.
2026-02-22 19:59:28
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Captain Kupe :
The next post calls Filson crap. huh?
2026-03-10 22:13:40
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Bryce Pielage :
so I went to the flagship filson store in Seattle and I'd say that a good portion of their higher end pieces are still well made, but they've expanded into making more casual pieces, and I think those pieces are where the quality/ craftsmanship has really dipped
2026-03-23 08:49:15
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user4090 :
have dehen and a pair of whites MP Shermans and can confirm the quality. I want a Schott leather jacket so bad but can't justify the 1200+ purchase right now 😂 maybe next fall
2026-02-20 18:40:07
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Neil Looper :
Sucks all of these brands are just extremely unnecessarily expensive. Sure the quality is high but not as high as their prices suggest
2026-02-21 12:02:09
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SmallAdjustments :
The filson sub is constant complaints about current quality. Go vintage for sure
2026-02-20 03:58:48
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user9887913499346 :
Saddleback leather is the only one what should be on this list
2026-02-23 07:10:17
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LaRoy1976 :
Current Filson products are junk....sold out years ago and its caught up with them...
2026-03-08 01:45:16
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smoshtag :
Alden quality is embarrassing these days. 3 shell cordovan boot/shoe purchases, where the sole was coming off when it came in the mail. Never again. Nope.
2026-03-07 01:44:15
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merritt :
I love Filson but they are definitely falling behind. Hard to justify their pricing.
2026-02-20 22:24:40
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AFancy :
The only one I don’t agree with is filson their new stuff is not the best if you do want filson stay on their wool and tin cloth only and even then try eBay for a better deals
2026-02-28 17:30:37
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No Way :
my whites lasted three months before the stitching started coming out and they wouldn't stand behind them. I will never own another pair. I have had so many Danners and will continue to buy them. the quality exceeds the price point. If my wife would let me sleep in my Alden Indy's I would! favorite pair of shoes hands down!
2026-03-01 18:11:28
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everywhichway61 :
schott is ❤️❤️❤️but so expensive now
2026-03-06 07:49:25
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🏴♟️🎴|🐇 🕳️🏴☠️ :
Good to know.
2026-02-23 03:08:50
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KGamiiinggg :
but alden indy is shitty
2026-03-14 09:13:00
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n_wicki :
😳😳😳
2026-05-21 08:35:33
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BeSpoke Creative :
🥰🥰🥰
2026-03-05 08:30:07
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James :
Private equity murdered Filson years ago.
2026-02-21 15:09:27
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user2277033740438 :
Filson is overpriced import crap now. Alden is also overpriced crap. Whites is legit but inflation hit the PNW bookmakers hard so they’re crazy pricey now. Still they’re the only ones doing hand welted stitch down.
2026-03-08 17:44:47
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norwegianoutdoors :
Filson made in China 😁
2026-03-05 16:22:22
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CanoeBuild :
Filson is private equity garbage
2026-02-21 06:57:15
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