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GenerousStray t1_jdgzovl wrote

Reply to comment by glass_harp in Anyone remember when Doc’s were still being made in England? I bought these in the mid 90’s I think. Is the quality still any good? by Unhallowedhopes

Just search for "Solovair" on reddit and see tons of posts with problems, even on this subred:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/11rnclw/dropped_a_can_of_soda_on_my_solovairs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/BIFLfails/comments/ynrf0f/solovair_boots_split_after_a_week_of_wear/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nps_solovair/comments/yxapj1/solovairbuyer_beware/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskACobbler/comments/11m3xd2/solovair_boot_has_vertical_crack_trough_sole_and/

Meanwhile I have Docs which everyone loves to hate on these days and wear them since I bought like 4 years ago and don't have a single complaint

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77tassells t1_jdhxkfr wrote

There’s a rose anvil video comparing the 2 boots. The construction is indeed better on the solovairs. It doesn’t mean people won’t have issues though.

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glass_harp t1_jdhf1zk wrote

I have had a pair of 1461s for the last 8 years and they are perfectly fine. When I purchased a new pair 3 years ago, they only lasted me 1.5 years and literally fell apart. No hate on the brand, just suggesting an alternative. Just telling by the quality of leather and stitching I feel this is a more premium product in comparison. Time will tell whether it translates to durability.

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