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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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najing_ftw t1_ir6zfp9 wrote

You can have them resoled

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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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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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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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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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Steelringin t1_ir8k7e6 wrote

Replying to AtomicBlastCandy (#39,430)

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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HealthyOrTrying t1_ir8pvuj wrote

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

Support a Colorado business. Namaste.

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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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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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Lucialucianna t1_irajf4n wrote

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

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Whiskey_Jack t1_irbi3hj wrote

Replying to Steelringin (#39,375)

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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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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Faeglantina t1_ire0fvj wrote

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

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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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