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.
4 years on $65 boots is a win. Buy 'em again.
This. Ive been going through 1 pair of $200AUD boots roughly every 18 months. Just bought a new pair for around $250.
Yeah absolutely, I’ll be happy if I get 4 years out of boots costing twice that much
One user posted that it seems like an advertisement and honestly, it probably is. No one is using foam boots “hard” for four years without a blowout.
Look at me. I am the reddit now.
Fuck I fell for it too. I see it as an ad now.
No shit, that’s like $0.05/day. Win all around.
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
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.
Hell yeah, doctor Cobbler Schollar
Imagine if you took the heel off and glued it on slightly cockeyed.
Am I reading correctly that nothing is wrong with them except the tread is worn down? See if there is a shoe repair shop near you. Cobblers can usually replace tread. That way you’re not falling whim to capitalism, keeping something out of the landfill, and you don’t have to break in a new pair.
Nah, the heel kicked out sideways, kinda melted? Don’t know how to describe it, but my foot falls off center when I walk.
Nearest cobbler, if he’s even still there, is a total of 3-hours driving back and forth. Not worth it given the price of a new pair.
With you all the way though! I repair everything I reasonably can. Even thought about a comm themed, “stop buying new shit”.
I was about to mention what this comment said: The best boots I’ve had are some pairs that have lasted me 10-15 years, and haven’t given in before I’d worn out 2-3 pairs of outer soles (tread). I know some brands (like Salomon) give out certifications for cobblers that can replace tread, which involves giving specific courses to the cobblers. Most of these will let you mail in your boots and will mail them back to you with new outer soles.
My experience is that this is 100 % worth it. It’s like getting a brand new boot, except it’s already broken in. If you do some searching, you can probably find someone that does this near you.
i’ve noticed that shoe quality can be vastly different from year to year. brands that were extremely durable 4 years ago might be junk today. just make sure to check the more recent reviews on whatever you’re buying
edit: another thing i thought of, if you bought them 4 years ago, then there’s a good chance they were manufactured before covid, which changed a lot of things. mostly for the worse.
That IS a concern! Yeah, I’ve bought shit spaced a few years apart and the newer version was garbage.
Looks like reviewers are still singing praises. 4.6 rating, pretty good. OTOH, I’ve seen how easily impressed consumers can be.
how easily impressed consumers can be.
definitely, i always make sure to check the negative reviews lol
most of the time it’s the opposite of the easily impressed people and they’re overly petty or needy, but a lot of times they’ll point out some flaw or feature that actually sucks, which no one else noticed
My 1990s CF infantry boots - bought new - were used daily for 20 years, Calgary snow and Vancouver rain. Another 10 years of occasional use and another 10 years in the closet because of an injury. But it’s getting fixed and I will be using them again.
Zipper? You and I have different footwear.
4 years with heavy use is very good
I’ve worn a couple pairs of those same Ryno boots. They’re actually quite comfortable. I think I still have a pair. Mine last about 8 months or so
8-monnths sounds terrible. Do you weigh a lot more than me? Where them everyday for work?
I weigh about 160lbs. I wore them every day and I’m on my feet all day long and they got wet a lot. They didn’t fall apart, they just looked like crap and hardened and probably stank
Fair enough. I’m lighter and not using them for work. Seems working outside at Lowe’s for a few months pushed them over the edge.
I can barely get a pair of combat boots to last a year, except for my RATs, best damn boots to kick shit in. I always blow out the sides or crack the sole where the toes flex as the sole wears slick.
I wish they still made the RATs, I would buy two pairs.
Dumb question, but, are you in the military? (I’m not, and don’t know how these things work, but I’d like to learn)
Nope. Never joined. I just wanted tough, multipurpose boots for outdoor use.
Personally I wouldn’t consider that very good. My pair of Haix Airpower P3’s lasted me close to 15 years and I’ve put them through hell.
This reads like an advertisement.
Who the heck would pay for someone to come shilling for a product on a platform this niche?
There it is, post I’ve been waiting for! Just like reddit, anyone talking about a product is a shill. You’re very smart for noticing that!
Why would I be inquiring about alternatives if I were flogging this product? Why the HELL would a seller say that the product blew out and caused physical pain?! And why would I waste my time on a tiny community like lemmy? I must be the world’s worst salesperson.
Why did you feel the need to share the product link when your question was: I had a good experience with a product, should I buy it again???
Lol
I’m content if my shoe cost is under $10/month. You’re just over a tenth that. It would be hard to get the number lower and still have reasonable comfort and protection from the shoes.
