I admired Decathlon and REI for carrying bike stuff; pretty happy too until I bought at a small LBS with only msrp, good stuff (Grace, Holliston). Jacket, booties and tights are far superior value to Decathlon or REI. My wife usually manages to bite her tongue when I angst over $25 then spend 500 hours using the item. I've ridden 2200 miles, ~130 hours since November 07. My toes and legs are far, far more comfortable than past winters; $0.20 per hour* for that improved comfort? Okay, esthetics are nicer too. I can think of times I'd pay $25 for an hour less discomfort. There is a Spitzer joke in there someplace but I'm not going there.

According to my wife's best value perspective: Simple Life, Decathlon, Ski Market, REI, International Bike then top 3 are: Landrys, Wheelworks, and Grace. Now I don't dare tell her how much I spent on my Serrota frame.

*ytd. It goes to 10c then 5c based on projected wear and quality of manufacture. Don't even talk about comfort.