I’m still bummed about the sale of CC Filson to a venture capitalist group lead by an ex-Ralph Lauren executive. I understand that the Lauren fellow has been replaced by a chap who worked for Patagonia (synthetic knits galore). I recently discovered the vendor who provided Filson with its footwear, Weinbrenner, have discontinued their footwear program. The new vendor, Cove shoe company, seems to specialize in a frightened range of military footwear.