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ExtensionBluejay253 t1_ir9nl7l wrote

I’m not sure I see the issue in getting three years out of a pair of shoes work 3-4 times a week. No shoe is BIFL and this seems like a reasonable, albeit not excessive life for a sandal (lacking any additional context regarding type of use and wear).

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emmybearess t1_irdv8tz wrote

Yeah it doesn't sound like these birks failed OP, it sounds like they served their purpose very well.

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Fantastic-Alps4335 t1_ir8h1gu wrote

There is a trade off. Hard shoes last longer. Softer shoes don’t last as long, but are more comfortable. Neither will last a lifetime.

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Steelringin t1_ir78ggi wrote

My wife has a pair of Chaco's sandals like the ones I've linked that are about 20 years old. Summers here are relatively short but she probably wears them 30-50 days per year. I'd say that's pretty hard to beat.

https://www.chacos.com/US/en/z-cloud/24095W.html?dwvar_24095W_color=JCH108014#cgid=women-footwear-sandals&start=1

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Whiskey_Jack t1_irbi3hj wrote

Chaco quality has gone down a lot since they got bought by wolverine. No longer use vibram soles. I really like my bed rocks, wear them 7 days a week all summer for everything and they last 3 years a pair

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deejzilla t1_ir7t7f8 wrote

Piper Sandals, made in Texas. My new favorite summer sandal.

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speedbouc t1_ir946ag wrote

Interesting find. How did you discover this?

Reminds me of LUNA Sandals we have in our running sport.

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deejzilla t1_ir9n4rt wrote

No idea, honestly. But they’re great! Highly recommend.

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archimedesismycat t1_irn35zn wrote

Wow they will even make them according to your foot tracing! Looks like I know what I am asking for, for xmas!

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kelpat18 t1_ir868g3 wrote

I once had a pair of TEVAs that lasted me four years. Worn every summer almost daily

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Ominalouise t1_ir9f3an wrote

Teva all the way. One pair lasted 15 years.

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kelpat18 t1_ire2l7o wrote

My fiancé only wears birks and I feel like she needs to replace them every two years or so which is disappointing for their price

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HealthyOrTrying t1_ir8pvuj wrote

Don't flame me, but pick up some Crocs.

Support a Colorado business. Namaste.

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AtomicBlastCandy t1_ir6z0c3 wrote

My keen's have lasted me 2 years without any issues and I don't take good care of them. Plus I got them on clearance at REI.

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Steelringin t1_ir77vhx wrote

My first pair of Keens didn't last but a dozen or so uses. Got them replaced under warranty and my new pair has lasted for hundreds of uses. Hit or miss in my case.

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AtomicBlastCandy t1_ir79qb1 wrote

I'm glad that you got a pair that's lasted and that the old one was taken care of. I'm glad to buy from companies that stand by their products.

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Steelringin t1_ir8k7e6 wrote

I've got a pair of Keen Targhee 2 hikers that have been great. I quite like their designs and they seem to fit me really well too. I'd definitely buy from them again despite my first pair failing.

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Faeglantina t1_ire0fvj wrote

You can send them in for repairs. I think they’ve done pretty well considering.

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najing_ftw t1_ir6zfp9 wrote

You can have them resoled

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Tater428 t1_ir70zps wrote

The cork is busted. No fixing that. Resoling Birks is only for the tread and usually requires no damage to the footbed.

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Lucialucianna t1_irajf4n wrote

Plastic foam rubber soles age and crack. Even not being used, just sitting in the box

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Example-Adventurous t1_ir7ll8x wrote

I wear both Olukai and Birkenstock sandals. Olukai has a 1 year warranty for defects.

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edcculus t1_ir8haiy wrote

Chaco. Tbey are very durable, and repairable. My friend just took hers to one of those mobile repair shops they had, and they ended up replacing the straps and sole for free.

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Giggles567 t1_ir8i7xl wrote

I adore Reef surf sandals, get the kind with the bottle opener in the bottom. Highly recommend, very sturdy.

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rapatachandalam t1_ir8sfh3 wrote

Woodland. I picked it up on a trip to India. Mine are going strong - year 16 now.

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eatsnacksreadreddit t1_ir99k6r wrote

Not sure if it’s your thing but Dr Martens sandals. I’ve worn my docs everyday for 4 years, no sign of wear!

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Popular_Today_4990 t1_ircydxw wrote

My grandmother has a pair of 50-year-old Birks that she's kept because she replaces the soles every few years. The leather uppers have a really cool patina after all this time, maybe that's where the value is? Haven't tried myself.

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sryguys t1_ired0bb wrote

I pretty much only wear sandals (unless I’m at work) and I used to wear Rainbows. I started going through pairs in less than 6 months. I switched to Reef and I will never go back to Rainbow.

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NoMoreSecretsMarty t1_irh2op9 wrote

I have a pair of TEVAs I’ve had for almost 20 years now, wear them regularly ever summer.

Downside: They will not in any way help you get laid.

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retroPencil t1_irksxkr wrote

You can either waste your shoes or your knees. Take your pick.

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