What sold me on Red Wing is they have the Goodyear welt construction so can be resoled by a cobbler. I've owned some of those other brands you mentioned and they make a good shoe! The low-acidity of this Kona coffee is what I really liked about it. I think $40 is about what they charge for a small bag. I'm not sure how many ounces you get for that price but I do know it's less than a pound. This will be a "special occasion coffee" for me. : )