RecognitionOne395

RecognitionOne395 t1_j5gvuh4 wrote

"Made in Canada" ... they'll last.

"Made in China" ... after one winter of mild use the rubber will start cracking on the side where it creases from walking, and the sole will separate from the boot.

I speak from experience.

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RecognitionOne395 t1_j1tfrq7 wrote

Sorrell are absolute garbage now. Had a pair that barely lasted one winter before the rubber toe area started cracking (where it creases from walking). Bought at the end of a winter. Worn the next winter so they were not covered by the 12 month warranty. Got to love that 12 month warranty on a pair of $160 boots. Especially considering they were worn no more than 100 times.

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RecognitionOne395 t1_ix2uo8i wrote

I would steer clear of The North Face at all costs. I just had a horrible and frustrating experience with their warranty for a zipper failure on an expensive jacket. Because I can't produce a proof of purchase receipt, they will not honor the warranty and put the repair bill on me. Patagonia have a stellar "no questions asked" "Ironclad" guarantee to fix/repair their products for free for the lifetime of the product. After my terrible experience with The North Face, I will never buy their expensive clothing or gear again.

Edit to add ... I'm an avid outdoorsman and have a lot of gear that gets very well used. Patagonia have repaired numerous items for me. It has never been a problem and I have never been asked to show proof of purchase.

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