Suspecting a company of selling to a hedge fund and cashing in due to one example of poor quality is being a little harsh. Hanwag didn’t even manufacture the soles, they just sewed or bonded them on! I have a pair of Hanwags I’ve had going on 8 years. The soles are worn slightly but otherwise in good shape. They have been a fantastic boot for me and I can see getting a few more years out of them quite easily. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another pair.
If it were me, sure I’d be disappointed but seeing as Hanwag isn’t going to do anything I’d wear ‘em and beat on ‘em until the defects compromised performance. Then I’d take ‘em to a good cobbler and have them resoled and carry on. Why pay $150 now for something that isn’t necessary at this time?
I don’t know, given the damage sustained on one quick hike maybe they won’t last a month. Then again, maybe they’ll last years with little to no more chunks being torn off?
