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I just learned to be careful when shopping for new shoes frugal Folks. I guess real frugal Folks would buy used shoes, but I am in the market for a good gym shoe that will last at least 15 years? I need a very thick-sole, rocker-bottom. non-slip, work/orthopedic, shoe, like one made by Sketcher. This shoe looks very well made and sturdy. It was advertised on some sites for over $300.00 sh. I saw this shoe at the Walmart web-site for $150.00 cheaper! I have learned not to be too frugal when buying high mileage shoes, and to keep looking around online for a better price. Overall, the Walmart site seems to have better prices for clothes imo. I am now looking for a similar shoe with an even better price. I have not bought any new shoes for a couple of years.
Last edited by glenninindy; 07-24-2020 at 05:29 PM..
I just learned to be careful when shopping for new shoes frugal Folks. I guess real frugal Folks would buy used shoes, but I am in the market for a good gym shoe that will last at least 15 years?
In all fairness, I have purchased used dress shoes for years, The overwhelming majority of the shoes were American-made, with Vibram heals and soles, and last nearly forever. And they were made a lot better than most $250 shoes on the market these days.
Those shoes are no longer available as shoes have not been produced in this country to any major extent for the past fifteen years. Fortunately, I no longer need to purchase fress shoes.
I just treated SO to Lucchese's in brown and black. They should be here Monday:>) He is so easy to buy for as he knows what he will wear - brand and color/pattern.
I just learned to be careful when shopping for new shoes frugal Folks. I guess real frugal Folks would buy used shoes, but I am in the market for a good gym shoe that will last at least 15 years? I need a very thick-sole, rocker-bottom. non-slip, work/orthopedic, shoe, like one made by Sketcher. This shoe looks very well made and sturdy. It was advertised on some sites for over $300.00 sh. I saw this shoe at the Walmart web-site for $150.00 cheaper! I have learned not to be too frugal when buying high mileage shoes, and to keep looking around online for a better price. Overall, the Walmart site seems to have better prices for clothes imo. I am now looking for a similar shoe with an even better price. I have not bought any new shoes for a couple of years.
That is an incredibly long time to expect. I find that a pair of shoes is good for about one year of daily wear, proportionately more if worn only occasionally.
When I wore dress shoes every day for work, I typically rotated between 3-5 pairs, and they lasted 3-5 years. Longer if I had them resoled. I currently rotate between two pairs of walking shoes, and I get about two years out of each pair. My dress shoes are now only worn for special events, and I may never have to purchase another pair.
Dedicated shoes such as hiking boots, work boots, specialty sporting footwear and the like will last many years, but are only used occasionally.
I haven't bought new clothes in 2 or maybe 3 years from Dept. stores unless you count shoes. Bought 10 pairs of dress shoes and 3 pairs of sneakers within these 3 months. There has been a lot of online stores doing a lot of 40%-50% off sales.
Last time I purchased clothes were prior to COVID 19 lock down....Mostly from private thrift stores that sells brand new clothes they got from closed out.
I try to be frugal, but don't skimp on shoes. I prefer doc martens and birkenstocks for comfort.
Agree. The two things I don't skimp on are Mattress and Shoes because I spend most of my time on them. My favorite shoe brand are Ecco and Clarks. My goodness, they are comfortable dress shoes. The most beautiful shoes I've own are Allen Edmonds but they are not comfortable as Ecco or Clarks. Like all things, I only buy it at huge discounts whenever they go on sale.
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. I saw this shoe at the Walmart web-site for $150.00 cheaper! I have learned not to be too frugal when buying high mileage shoes, and to keep looking around online for a better price. Overall, the Walmart site seems to have better prices for clothes imo. I am now looking for a similar shoe with an even better price. I have not bought any new shoes for a couple of years.
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