▲ 131 ▼ How far do you wear your daily shoes out before bothering to replace them? (lemmy.world) submitted 6 months ago by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world 86 comments fedilink hide all child comments These are my daily walkers, BMX riders, rainy day shoes, and mechanic work shoes. Left shoe not pictured, but I'm sure you get the idea.. Yes I do have a few much nicer pairs of shoes for nice or important occasions, but I'd rather fully wear out one pair of shoes at a time. So, what's your worn out shoes looking like?
[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago (1 child) I stopped wearing disposable shoes several years ago. So when they start to where out, I bring them to my cobbler to get repaired. permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] over_clox@lemmy.world [S] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child) Cool cool 👍 Any particular advice on shoes you might have? I'm a BMX flatland rider, but I've found that Van's skateboard shoes are bullshit and I wear those out within like 3 days. Advice welcome..? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 months ago (1 child) That is because Vans are trash, they aren't skateboard shoes they are fashion shoes that are marketed as skateboard shoes. If you buy some proper shoes designed for skating they should last a bit better. I presume if you are riding brakeless then you mostly have issues with the soles, like I do braking when skating. I have had good luck with Osiris, Es and Globe in the last few years but at the end of the day applying such aggressive friction you are always gonna burn through shoes fast than you would by just walking. My average is around a year before I start braking with skin. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] over_clox@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 6 months ago Vans? I dunno what brand these are, but they're definitely not Vans. The last pair of Vans I ever got was like 15 years ago, and I literally destroyed those in 3 days. Never again, no more Vans for me. Whatever brand these are, they've lasted me more than a couple years, so I can't complain much for only $17... permalink fedilink source parent
[–] over_clox@lemmy.world [S] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child) Cool cool 👍 Any particular advice on shoes you might have? I'm a BMX flatland rider, but I've found that Van's skateboard shoes are bullshit and I wear those out within like 3 days. Advice welcome..? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 months ago (1 child) That is because Vans are trash, they aren't skateboard shoes they are fashion shoes that are marketed as skateboard shoes. If you buy some proper shoes designed for skating they should last a bit better. I presume if you are riding brakeless then you mostly have issues with the soles, like I do braking when skating. I have had good luck with Osiris, Es and Globe in the last few years but at the end of the day applying such aggressive friction you are always gonna burn through shoes fast than you would by just walking. My average is around a year before I start braking with skin. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] over_clox@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 6 months ago Vans? I dunno what brand these are, but they're definitely not Vans. The last pair of Vans I ever got was like 15 years ago, and I literally destroyed those in 3 days. Never again, no more Vans for me. Whatever brand these are, they've lasted me more than a couple years, so I can't complain much for only $17... permalink fedilink source parent
[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 months ago (1 child) That is because Vans are trash, they aren't skateboard shoes they are fashion shoes that are marketed as skateboard shoes. If you buy some proper shoes designed for skating they should last a bit better. I presume if you are riding brakeless then you mostly have issues with the soles, like I do braking when skating. I have had good luck with Osiris, Es and Globe in the last few years but at the end of the day applying such aggressive friction you are always gonna burn through shoes fast than you would by just walking. My average is around a year before I start braking with skin. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] over_clox@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 6 months ago Vans? I dunno what brand these are, but they're definitely not Vans. The last pair of Vans I ever got was like 15 years ago, and I literally destroyed those in 3 days. Never again, no more Vans for me. Whatever brand these are, they've lasted me more than a couple years, so I can't complain much for only $17... permalink fedilink source parent
[–] over_clox@lemmy.world [S] 1 point 6 months ago Vans? I dunno what brand these are, but they're definitely not Vans. The last pair of Vans I ever got was like 15 years ago, and I literally destroyed those in 3 days. Never again, no more Vans for me. Whatever brand these are, they've lasted me more than a couple years, so I can't complain much for only $17... permalink fedilink source parent
