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things_most_foul OP t1_iv6ba4j wrote

Danner Acadias

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PlushKaram t1_iv6efvo wrote

But how can I justify paying 4x as much for a boot that lasts 10x as long 😭

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juicysweatsuitz t1_iv6elsr wrote

They’re 350 at Dicks sporting goods rn.

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Spute2008 t1_iv9a0au wrote

What kind of soles. My point is that I look for Vibram stitched on soles for two reasons. They are usually a sign of quality to begin with, and the sole can be easily replaced if it should ever wear down or (god forbid) crack.

Apologies. Had typo. Vibram "soles"

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VanillaGorilla59 t1_ivayacm wrote

Vibram? Like the word or is that an item? Forgive my ignorance.

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Spute2008 t1_ivbc14d wrote

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=vibram+soles&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-au&client=safari

https://expertworldtravel.com/vibram-soles/

https://samuelhubbard.com/blogs/journal/why-vibram-soles

https://www.advnture.com/features/vibram-soles

Also, stitched on soles are far less common now than when I was a teenager. But the glues used today are superio, so I don't mind if they're not stitched these days.

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Hessarian99 t1_ivhwq8p wrote

Glies are similar to what they were 20 years ago it's just that people are cheap SOBs now and can't imagine repairing something vs throwing it away

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Spute2008 t1_ivjdfxw wrote

If you invest in top quality (mostly leather) dress boots, dress shoes, hikers, and take care of them they should basically last forever. $100 shoes will never survive. $400 and up? Bloody better last, but you need to look after them like a car, with regular visits to a Shoe professional after so many miles.

And why not learn how to touch up and polish your own shoes. My dad taught me as a young teen. Though I don't wear dress shoes for work much anymore, I love knowing how. And other than my brother, I don't know a single person under 60 that knows how!

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siler7 t1_ivb0fqu wrote

> What kind of some.

Asking the real questions here.

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DenimCryptid t1_iv6ncgn wrote

And looks infinitely better its entire life instead of steadily falling apart at the seams after the first year

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Jlove7714 t1_iv86vrv wrote

To be fair, I would say the average pair lasts about 4x as long not 10.

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jhenryscott t1_iva3p75 wrote

To quote the once and future king.

WRONG

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Jlove7714 t1_ivc6leh wrote

Not trying to disparage the brand, but the welt and midsole will wear out and probably around the fourth resole. Sure you could replace those parts too but it's going to be costly.

Not sure what boots you're comparing them to that will give out in 1/10th the time. My $130 pair will most likely last 1/4th as long.

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jhenryscott t1_ivgih7w wrote

I’m just giving you a hard time I wear red wings

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MildlyPaleMango t1_iv74lld wrote

Went between these and the redwing 4473s for the same reason, great repair process.

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cosmorocker13 t1_iv842fd wrote

Aren’t the 4473’s discontinued now

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MildlyPaleMango t1_iv88x5b wrote

I got some 2-2.5 years ago. They were special order only if I remember correctly but they just so happened to have someone who ordered them and never came to pick them up in my size and color

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Bighippie7408 t1_iv7zvjc wrote

How much is it to have them resoled?

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BiteableTugboat t1_iv98lzi wrote

It seems like $90-120 is the going rate lately for a new sole and sometimes a quick leather recondition is included. Might seem pricey to someone used to purchasing cheap tennis shoes, but for a $250+ boot that is broken in perfectly for your foot, it becomes well worth it.

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Throwaway021614 t1_iv8vz80 wrote

And where? Not many shoe repair places around these days

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Bighippie7408 t1_iv8wh0c wrote

Well, I know you can send these back to Danner for resoling and you can do the same with Redwings

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ravia t1_iv8x73o wrote

OK, what about Redwings hikers that don't have stitched soles?

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dmbmthrfkr t1_iv911s8 wrote

SOL, you need /r/goodyearwelt footwear.

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ravia t1_iv914k5 wrote

I'll just keep ShooGooing them til it's all ShoeGoo.

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catzrob89 t1_iva1iya wrote

I would love to see a pair of shoegoo shoes.

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DigitalAssassin-00 t1_iv8taac wrote

These are the Cadillac of workbooks. I had a pair for a little over 3 years and I absolutely loved them. I've been buying Danner boots for 10 years now and I haven't found a better fit since then. I try new boot brands every time I get new boots and still come back with Danners every time.

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