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My combat boots lasted 4-years. Is that reasonable given hard use? (lemmy.world)

submitted 23 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 6 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

I had previously heard that shoes are made to last 100 miles. Running shoes, supposedly 200 to 300. My walking shoes last 8 months or so, but I easily walk 2-3 miles a working day.

I would say that those boots did a great job due you, and I would buy another pair if I was you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I am getting slightly off-topic here, so downvote me if necessary. When I buy new running shoes, they normally last ~1000 to ~1200 kilometers, with an occasional peak up to ~1400. The salespeople recommend replacing running shoes after ~800 to ~1000 kilometers due to the support wearing out.

Back on topic: if you know a good shoe cobbler, you may want to re-sole your boots.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

No worries, good conversation! I think the advice is general, and probably provided by the manufacturers. I'm overweight, about 250 pounds or 115 kilos so I think that I probably am much harder on my shoes than someone who is 30-50% lighter.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

What brands are you buying?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 21 hours ago

New balance.

The last pair split at the seams along the side, but I have very wide feet and my gait rolls along the outside like if I was skating.