Skip high end. IMO. Been there, done that (for years). I've since seen the light and switched to a 22" high quality rolling duffle (still under $100) that is lightweight, flexible, and holds more volume.... oh, and doesn't weight 15 pounds empty. You can actually carry it comfortable up and down stairs when needed, such as airports and London tube stations when the escalator isn't running.

I'm sure plenty will disagree with me.

Of course, some people want high end just so they can say its high end, whether it's as fucntional or not. (I've been there and done that too. )