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Impossible to quantify "hard use", but they've seen some miles. I'm only 145lbs. and the tread is nearly gone, surprising for me. Guess I worked 'em out?

Here's the pair I bought, thinking on buying another:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHTSJF4?psc=1

They're still tough, nothing unraveling, zippers still tough, original laces, sole not peeling anywhere, not in the slightest. Only reason they need replacing is that the left heel kinda kicked out sideways. Noticed it made my leg slightly sore today, and slight problems become big problems in the boondocks.

Should I throw more money at something tougher? Is 4-years acceptable bang for the buck? These fit so perfectly I'm afraid to gamble on another brand. LOL, unless Sketchers comes out with combat boots!

One other note if you have a recommendation: I need the high tops. Between snakes, thorns, etc., I want tall boots.

EDIT: ONE other note if you have an alternative: They're weird in that they're warm enough into the 30s(F), cool enough to march in the 90s(F). Not sure what I'd be looking for to get that, no idea how it works.

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[–] CobblerScholar@lemmy.world 29 points 20 hours ago (4 children)

Go and buy two pairs this time. Chances are that boot will no longer be made in 2 years let alone 4 in the same way you like. If they are comfortable and they lasted you that long with no issue those are good boots.

I'm a shoe cobbler as the username might suggest and most modern shoes have a lifespan of about 1-2 years depending so getting 4 with daily use is kinda nuts.

As for the heel kicking out I assume you mean the outer back of the heel is worn down more than the inside back yeah? In that case that's totally normal and its just because that's the first part that hits the ground when you take a step. If its uncomfortable then sure you can get something done about it but it generally shouldn't unless its really worn down, like so much that you'd be capturing rocks in the holes in your sole. Thats also a pretty easy job for a shoe repairman to fix that'll be cheaper than a new set in most cases

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

Imagine if you took the heel off and glued it on slightly cockeyed.

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The foam inside these shoes will deteriorate if they sit for 4 years though, won't it?

[–] CobblerScholar@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Not impossible, I see it usually happening because they were left in a cardboard box. All the humidity inside the box gets pulled into the walls and you create a super dry environment that starts the dry rot. Best option is to find an old pillow case and a more temperature stable corner to forget about them in

[–] theherk@lemmy.world 10 points 19 hours ago

Awesome. I’ve been using Lemmy for a long time now and this is the first time I’ve gotten that feeling that Old Reddit used to have. So nice having the expert you need right when you need them.

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 7 points 19 hours ago

Hell yeah, doctor Cobbler Schollar