Pork_Chap t1_je9p36u wrote on March 30, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Visit an REI store if there's one nearby. Tell them what you need. Off the top of my head, look at: Oboz, Danner, Hoka One One.

Edit: if you really want buy it for life, look at resoleble-able shoes or boots. The only ones I can think of immediately are the Danner boots.

CashFlowDough t1_jebkzv0 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:40 PM

LOVE my Hokas. Just bought my 2nd and 3rd pairs after wearing my first set down, which took about a year. The cushioning doesn’t last much more than a year, which isn’t BIFL, but it’s heavenly on your feet if you stand a lot or are physically active. Best shoes I’ve ever purchased (specifically their Clifton line).