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librarianjenn t1_jazb1r7 wrote

Wearing the same pair everyday is a big part of the problem. Get a few pair if you can afford to, and alternate.

Edit to add: you are right though, they’re more cheaply made today, but this will help them last longer.

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tyboth t1_jbfouyi wrote

What the difference between buying a pair that will last a year and 3 pairs that will last 3 years except that you can chose which pair you'll wear everyday? How do you save money?

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librarianjenn t1_jbfqu49 wrote

Well, you save yourself time, by buying them at once, but the real reason is that shoes last a bit longer when they're not worn everyday. They have time to air out, and this helps maintain the shape of the shoe and stay in better condition, longer.

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