I've never heard anything about Tommy Hilfiger being 'buy it for life' quality. But maybe things have changed since the fad of Tommy (90's-early 2000's)

I wouldn’t expect designer brands to be made to last. The point of fashion hinges more on throwaway culture.

There is no way. Those are going to have the cheapest materials and glued construction possible. Go over to r/goodyearwelt to find a similar pair that will actually last.

Probably not. It is not unknown for designers to have have their boots made by a reputable maker (I once bought a pair of "Camel" boots that were incredible quality, made in Germany), but without them in hand it is impossible to say.

Stares in Brooks Brothers and Tom Ford. Look chief, don't throw blanket opinions out there. One of the reason why designer brands are so expensive is they use the very best makers to OEM for them. Those "overpriced" Tom Ford longwings? They are neither cheaply made nor throwaway.

Experiences of others has near zero value to you. If you want BIFL footwear, the general rules are:

$100/Euro will not get you BIFL footwear.

Goodyear welt construction is BIFL material, there are other types, but those tend to be the $1000 shoes.

You don't buy based on Brand Name, you buy based on construction. For example, the boots you linked to are not BIFL as they are glued construction. Maybe Tommy has BIFL boots of another type.

Not BIFL, but better than average fast fashion brands I’d say - I have leather Chelsea boots from Tommy Hilfiger that I am now wearing for the third year (wear them almost daily in autumn/winter). The leather still looks good (I take care of it though by polishing) but I had to resole them earlier this year (cost me around €10) and I will soon buy new insoles for them, as after three years of use those are worn out now. I also wear Tommy Hilfiger leather ballerina’s (during spring/summer) and one pair lasts me approximately 1.5 years (with daily use).

> One of the reason why designer brands are so expensive is they use the very best makers

Wow is that a thing you actually believe? This may have been true in the early 19th and early 20th century. Now designer brands rely on clout not quality. Louis Vuitton sell PVC raincoats for $2000. Don't tell me it's cos they use the best PVC.

I have a friend who worked in a shoe store and she says Tommy Hilfigers are the worst quality - customers were bringing them back constantly due to numerous issues with quality. So if you want quality footwear and not just pretty ones then skip them.

I don't believe it, I know it. I personally know the supplier for several Ralph Lauren wallpapers. Ralph Lauren purple label suiting is supplied by Caruso. Ralph Lauren shoes are supplied by Allen Edmonds. Ralph Lauren furniture is supplied by Henredon. And these aren't exclusive as they often have several companies who OEM for them.

I'd recommend you climb down from the cynical mountain. There are examples and shortcuts to meet what you say. Ralph Lauren suits at Macy's are bottom tier for example. But every brand has levels and to say that every designer item is terrible is false.

I have bought one pair of shoes from TH, and they weren't even buy-it-for-a-week. It was really sad. They were plaid and also on clearance.