avoiding the expensive (in Canada) Dekoni and Brainwav options, who else, other than Geekria, are affordable and retain an acceptable level of quality?
Dekoni velour…$35 USD… Geekria? $27 CAD.
Dekoni hybrid…$55 UDD… Geekria? $37 CAD
I need new pads for my HE-4xx…and want to try pads with other materials for fit / comfort and see if any breathe better so I don’t sweat like mad when wearing.
Are you down to purchase from AliExpress? I have a couple pairs of pads from there that I purchased on a rec from a friend on head-fi that are actually quite good, seem to be better built than the OG focuspads from Hifiman, and bith were in the $10 to $15 range, IIRC. Admittedly, I haven’t had the time to do much back to back comparative listening to see how I like their sonic profiles compared to the HFM, Dekoni, Brainwavz, ZMF, etc pads I have around, but both sound just fine, are comfortable, and seem to be if reasonable quality. One pair is a hybrid focusoad copy and the other is angled leather.
Edit: If you are let me know and I’ll dig up the links and post them for you. Would’ve done it now, but I’m at baggage claim in LAX and luggage is starting to some through lol! 
could you dig up those links, if it’s not too much a bother.