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acutelycrab27 t1_jd9jjt8 wrote

People on the r/frugal subs would freak out a bit, haha, but yeah, I've heard that Von Baers are worth it. If there are luxury items that are actually practical, these are definitely somewhere in between, and the three people I know who own at least one of them have been using them for years now. Let me know what you think.

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kuddlesworth9419 t1_jd9c1y5 wrote

I leave mine on the radiator for a couple of days every few weeks or so. I know some people say you shouldn't do that but I have been doing it for years and never had any problems. Just helps to keep mold away from inside the boot in my experience and the boots feel nicer inside and out.

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thinhttg88 t1_jd91t6p wrote

I'm glad I got a Von Baer as a gift (not the carry-on, but it looks cool as well), as I probably wouldn't have gotten into higher-priced fashion myself. Looking back, items like these are worth the investment, as in """"it will last you decades,"""" not """"years.""""

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Throwaway95290 t1_jd8tr0h wrote

For me, speaking as a chef (12 hour shift 5-6 days/week) Dansko is by far the safest and most comfortable for all day wear & support.... been in the industry 15 years, I've tried SAS, Sketchers, Crocs, Doc Martin's, Birkenstocks, shoes for crews, Rockport, and a few others, but Dansko shoes are money well spent, they don't come with any crazy warranty as far as I know but they hold up to wear better than any other I've tried

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CloselyBottle t1_jd8saii wrote

Been using mine since right after the covid travel restriction was lifted, and it still looks as good as new. The quality of the leather is matched only by brand bags from Italy, while the price seems much more reasonable, so I think you'll get a lot out of it.

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3dddrees t1_jd8hmgv wrote

I do, but that’s why I bought them to begin with. Of course I wait until I have 3 pairs to send back to make it more economicall. I tend to like their thickest most cushioned socks T4033 socks which also are their most expensive socks and I have found these tend to wear out quicker for me. Currently they are $31.00 a pair so returning them are a no brainer as far as I’m concerned. Since I’m retired I also wear them inside the house a bit as well which might help account for some of that wear.

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