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e2g4 t1_j1m9vjs wrote

Yea, the guy proudly posted 13 year old boots. I’m thinking he’s not going to want a flat black, undifferentiated surface, like every other pair of boots out there. I’m thinking he likes what he’s got and wants to enhance it.

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AdditionalAttorney t1_j1m8f4r wrote

I’d be wary of zynex. They told me insurance covered it when it doesn’t. (That’s on me I should have checked myself). And have now continued to run insurance claims for the last 2 years bc they don’t think they got enough from the first claim.

So I’d only go with them if you know for sure insurance will cover it or you pay out of pocket.

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mts2snd t1_j1m4vlb wrote

They are comfortable, but also a removable insole, so I use Sole brand inserts bc I have 1 collapsed arch. The trick I found to ensure there is no metal in the shoe is to bring a decent magnet with you shoe shopping. If you have any old speakers layering around, just dismantle one and salvage the magnet.

Good luck, and Happy Holidays.

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coveredinbreakfast t1_j1m3h03 wrote

On the all weather front, when o bought mine, I did some type of scotchguard treatment on them but never have since so you might ask about that.

I have friends that have had their Docs so long they had the soles redone but the upper is still good to go. One guy is on the spectrum and bounds when he walks so had uneven wear.

There are very few things I consider BIFL and Docs are #1 or #2 on that list. The other contender is the 1970s Tupperware colander my mother had that I still use regularly.

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