What I didn't get was the point of the article. I couldn't tell if it was a hit piece, or praising it or what? You seem to think it was praising the brand. To me, it seemed like Martin Fritz Huber was torn himself so here is the excerpt I put up as QOD.
https://journal.tracksmith.com/for-the-loveFull disclosure. I'm a big tracksmith wearer as Matt Taylor is a long time friend dating to my brother's undergard days. Little known fact. Matt used to actually help us here at LetsRun.
Someone was complaining about the quality. My father in law - who doesn't even run - wears the stuff as he loves the way it feel and looks. I think the quality is great. Even if it's just average, I think a lot of people may enjoy it simply as by putting it on you are acknowledging that the activity of running is important to you. It's an important part of your life.
Someone was emailing me the other day about how expensive it was. I said, "Yeah but you've got no problem dropping $125 on a pair of shoes that will last you 4 months. It seems it's illogical if you aren't willing to spend a little more for tights that will last you for years?"
Hell if you run a major marathon like NY, the entry fee is going to be $250, the hotel going to be $500, etc.