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It's nearly always a false economy to try to reduce the upfront cost of footware (and a tremendous number of other things)
The Sam Vimes boots theory of socioeconomic inequality is a famous quote about how over time the more "affordable" option is often costs much more than the "expensive" option whilst also being a worse experience.
– Terry Pratchett, Men at Arms
The problem is not all fifty dollar boots are equal. Some are ten dollar boots with nice packaging.
And some boots used to be good, but have since been bought out by Mike Ashley and run into the ground.
Wondered how far I'd have to scroll to find this.
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You cannot afford to buy cheap things.