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I agree on CPs being more worth it at under $400. I also don't know why crepe soles get such a horrible wrap on here too. When comparing a goodyear welted sole vs a crepe sole, It's obvious what is constructed better and will allow for repair vs. a crepe sole maybe not being able to be repaired. Crepe soles on suede chukka/chelsea boots is classic and casual looking (ie the Clarks DB). With that being said, I don't have any problem with the crepe sole because that's what I view my CPs as (casual boots).Yeah it's crazy how scarce the CP chelseas were at first. I bought out a lot of pairs from Need Supply Co. when they first dropped and sold to people overseas for $700-900 a pair. That was when there were only 1 or 2 colors. Now it seems like there's at least 15 different colors. I've lost count. And now it's only really acceptable to purchase ~$400 IMO.
In terms of quality for price etc, again I wouldn't buy CPs at full retail but at 40-50% off, I would buy a pair every day of the week because they are constructed very well. I can ensure you that the crepe sole will not be the first thing to go. The suede on the upper will be beat way before the crepe sole wears out...