nuneser OP t1_j7xrawc wrote on February 10, 2023 at 3:43 AM

Reply to comment by edcculus in Need a New Pair of Durable Sneakers by nuneser

Well I mean I've already had a pair that made it that long. I don't see how buying two pairs and rotating them so they last 2 years is any different to having one pair of shoes that lasts a year.

0dinious t1_j7ypsuk wrote on February 10, 2023 at 10:25 AM

Shoes degrade more quickly when used daily as they don't have time to dry properly and such, thus rotating is good. For example, you can get 2 pairs of shoes that'd normally last a year, but by rotating them you can double their lifespans.

Still got shoes I got 5 years ago which look great besides the slight dirtiness. Those would've broken years ago if I didn't have rotation.

Edit: Forgot to add that you can just go for some reputable brand shoes you like, get 2 pairs of those and switch them up every day (can get different pairs as well). Mostly just focus on comfort

edcculus t1_j7ztotj wrote on February 10, 2023 at 4:14 PM

right, its not like you get 1 year out of a pair, but then get 2 years with two by rotating. If you rotate you might get more than 2. Shoes not being able to dry out is a huge reason they fall apart more quickly.