Why only Intel?

Asics.com has a big selection of shoes on sale, instead of splurging on 1 pair get a 2 or 3 not so expensive pairs and swap them out every couple of days. That will extend the life of the shoes and your feet will thank you, you change your socks and undies everyday, you should also rotate your shoes.

Silicone rubber brooms hairdressers and pet groomers use 👌 affordable and last a lifetime. I have a wooden stick for mine.

One of the best shoes ever made.

My wife’s whole side of the family swear by Altra. I think they are hideous, but they rave about them. My FiL just got his 2nd pair, they are the only shoes I’ve ever seen him wear, he got the same ones in a new colorway after 5+ years of every day wear.

Try looking into hiking or trail shoes. Merril or Obi will last you. If there’s an REI store in your area, it would be worth checking out.

I honestly have never seen one of those anywhere around me. We have a lot of specialized sneaker head stores, or a lot of chain shoe stores (Rack Room Shows, Foot Locker, Famous Footwear) but I’ve never seen a specialized running shoe shop or tennis shop. I’ll have to do some digging, but with a quick google nothing seems to come up. Thanks for the advice.

like your neighborhood running shoe store. or a tennis shop that carries tennis shoes. probably not a chain store but some good chain stores will also honor those warranties.

Mainly drive.

What do you mean by real shoe stores?

I think it depends on your commute. Do you walk to a train or bus station or drive? When I commuter by train I went through shoes fast.

New Balance

i think you may benefit from buying shoes in real shoe stores with warranty info clearly discussed prior. most shoe stores have consignment so they really don't care if they give you a store credit back if your shoes wore out within 6 months (the company will happily eat the cost). and most running shoe brands have 6 months return policy.

More for running than tennis, but my Altra shoes have held up very well the last five years and have none of the usual wear areas I've encountered in the past, like blowing out the outer sides (I overpronate). Some of this is due to them being a zero-drop style, and also larger in the toe box area.

Same. $35 ~12 years ago and still going strong. Now if I could just remember where I put that tiny bottle of oil for it…

I've had good luck with Merrell shoes holding up really well.

On the flip side I watch for cheap Costco addidas or pumas for everyday. Like $19 on mark down.

I’ve heard those recommended before, I’m just always wary of flatter shoes, they tend to be more uncomfortable for me. The last two pair of adidas I had (Adidas Cloudfoam) wore out in 4 months so I am also suspicious of their quality, but maybe the sambas are a step up.

Shoes are made incredibly cheaply now days. You'll just have to get used to regularly replacing them.

Wearing the same pair everyday is a big part of the problem. Get a few pair if you can afford to, and alternate.

Edit to add: you are right though, they’re more cheaply made today, but this will help them last longer.

i have a pair of adidas samba that i bought in 2016 and wore them everywhere, especially when i travel (15-20K steps a day). they are still in great shape without any obvious breakdown. obviously they're indoor soccer shoes, not tennis.

i would also suggest look at companies that have 6 months warranties (or longer) - last time i checked salomon had such a policy - if your shoes wore out within 6 months, send them an email and photo and they send you a new pair.

If you are looking to buy a great laptop these days, I suggest purchasing a used Latitude 5000 series. The 7000s are also great still, but they are getting thinner and thinner and thus more difficult to repair. The 5000s are a bit more reasonably sized and easier to work on. I have been using Latitudes now for a decade thru my work laptops and as my personal PCs.

I really admire and respect someone who keeps all their equipment spotlessly clean.

team Wahl for the win.

Good on you!

It's probably saved you thousands.

Here's to many more years

Complete with radium numbers and hands!