My combat boots lasted 4-years. Is that reasonable given hard use?
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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
The foam inside these shoes will deteriorate if they sit for 4 years though, won't it?
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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.
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.
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The foam inside these shoes will deteriorate if they sit for 4 years though, won't it?
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
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4 years on $65 boots is a win. Buy 'em again.
Yeah absolutely, I'll be happy if I get 4 years out of boots costing twice that much
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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.
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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".
wrote on last edited by [email protected]Cobblers will replace heels too. I realize this doesn't matter if the trip isn't worth it, but for future reference.
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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.
I believe there is a trade off between grippiness and hardness. So depending what kind of surfaces you need to walk on, buying boots with soles that resist wear more may have a downside.
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4 years on $65 boots is a win. Buy 'em again.
No shit, that's like $0.05/day. Win all around.
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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.
Fuck I fell for it too. I see it as an ad now.
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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
Imagine if you took the heel off and glued it on slightly cockeyed.
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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.
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