I think Howies are a bit lost with the high growth and take over by Timberland two many forces pulling them in too many different dirctions, ethical, profit, production, fashion/market. etc I also dont like their cloathes anymore they used to make some more technical jackets etc. They appear to be trying to improve but i think it may be out of control. As for prices there to high, especially considering they sell most of their cloathes direct ( cut the number of retailers to one per county this year) and not through retailers hence a lot higher mark up. I wont be buying anymore Howies cloathes but i will recomend these brands
Patagonia- the original and best
Prana- climbing and yoga
Finistere- the new howies