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caroonth t1_ivyyklw wrote

I dont think so. But if you decide to do that, I'd recommend pony up for the real leather. I bought a pair of the new birkibuc, some kind of synthetic suede-like mashup. I feel like they'll fall apart like "vegan leather" eventually. EDIT: I'd like to change my answer to "maybe". I don't know about repair costs, but you should definitely get your money's worth without repairs. I'm a little biased because I'm learning I just don't like Birkenstocks. I had a suede pair in the 90s that lasted at least 5 years before I passed them on still in great shape to a friend. I bought a new pair recently and kind of regret it. All in all, if $100-150 shoes last me more than 3 years, I'm satisfied.

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hsmit6 OP t1_ivz0p6y wrote

I feel like real leather would be easier to repair if needed

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caroonth t1_ivz1nhu wrote

In other recommendations, I have a pair of old Tevas, over 20 years, still going strong that I wore daily for a good portion of their life. I can't speak yet to longevity, but I choose my Taos Trulies over Birkenstocks most days.

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