If you’re looking for denim, this could be a place to look. All trousers made in Europe (Romania).

Thanks! I own this pair of Hansen trousers. I’ve used them as a replacement for the Master Pant. I appreciate the wide cut that allows for better movement and just looks solid in my opinion. Both are fitted at the hip and go straight downwards from there with no fancy tapering or anything like that. Both Hansen and Carhartt have a similar level of “sturdyness”, for lack of a better word. While it’s a bit painful to essentially pay double for a European made alternative, I can afford it and will continue doing it. I fully understand that others may not have the same level of financial freedom here.

Maybe they have different models sourced differently. I’m positive that the two pairs I own were made in Austria (at least that’s what’s on the made in label)

Edit: I’ll take a look under the soles just to be sure, as I recall the made in declaration was part of the packaging at the time. I’ve owned the shoes for a while though.

Edit 2: It looks like I am indeed the proud owner of shoes that were once made in Austria but, the way it looks, no longer are available since manufacturing has moved to Asia. I’ll buy new casual shoes from Shoepassion, since they still manufacture in Europe. Thanks for pointing this out to me!

Thanks for sharing! That is truly the gold standard of transparency. Obviously it’s impossible to have 100% of everything all the way to the cotton farm made in Europe, it’s still worth it to try and have more of the value chain remain local or regional in my opinion.

Thanks I guess, although this might be ironic. Just to be on the safe side: the real European heroes are currently sitting in a bunker in Donetsk or manning an air defence system in Kyiv.

That was my last piece of the puzzle. I really look forward to the long term comfort you described.

Haha! For the socks I also mentioned Treazy as an alternative. Armedangels also has socks made in EU, although I haven’t bought any.