I had a pair of boots that were hand made in the us but I don't remember the brand. It was one I hadn't really heard of. They were made pretty traditionally lasted 9 years. I had them resoled twice. They would have lasted longer but I was in a car wreck and the EMTs cut them off my feet. Those boots left me feeling like the brand doesn't matter. Just the materials and construction.
I agree. I know makers in other countries like japan and Europe that make a hell of a boot. Anything hand made by one or 2 people is far better quality than something made by a thousand people. Materials also play a huge part in the durability.
