I'd love to see your statistical analysis on MTBFR between space craft and simple machines to prove your point though. Leave it alone.

To the non-Engineering mind, yes. But there's a whole lot more to it than that. The space program is more complicated than a washing machine knob and the mean time between failure rate is orders of magnitude lower on space craft than washing machine knobs. But that would crush the dreams of millions of internet smug people who think lessAr is bettAr, so let's not go there. :)

What the hell is a renewed winter coat?

Then why are 5th generation fighters equipped with MFDs vice knobs Aunt Sal?

Your understanding of circuitry is wrong. You are listening to people with no experience and a fundamental misunderstanding of how things work. Its a knob and its simple, so it MUST be better than some electronic buttons!!!! Sure Aunt Sal....

Your purchase metrics for SQs are:

1. Do you want a model with more or less warranty? TR3/lowest TR7/highest
2. Do you want the model with the most cleaning power? TC5

You are obfuscating the title for the meaning, read rule 1 here.

And regardless of your opinion on the matter, this sub recommends smart or non-smart products based on lifespan then use case. In this use case, and this one only, the hivemind says get a standalone unit. That doesn't mean that a smart heartbeat monitor or smart bloodsugar monitor doesn't exist...just in this use case that its not wise for a BP monitor.

And if you are the type of person that thinks that all smart things are designed to explode in 2 years with no resolution other than a new purchase, we should not be conversing.

Yes. You are speaking as if non-smart products are the only BIFL products and that's wholly wrong. This is not the luddite subreddit, this is BIFL. Do some non-smart products suck ass? Yes. Do some smart products suck ass? Yes.

As to this topic, which was just recently debated, the overall opinion was that any BP monitor that is integrated into another smart device like a smart watch sucks and users should use a dedicated BP monitor. This is the advice OP needs to hear as they apparently think use via an app is a good thing. And its not in this use case.

I'm sorry you can't admit you are wrong. That shows growth on your part.

Or maybe...just maybe....realize that you posted in the wrong spot instead of doubling down? You are asking, "financial sense vs paper bags". Part one is a financial question. This is not a financial sub. Part two is even odder....you are asking for a BIFL option to a paper bag I think...like are you wanting to store your leaves in a BIFL container at the dump like some sort of time capsule or what?

https://www.amazon.com/Thorogood-Mens-Side-Jump-Gen-flex/dp/B002QQ8U80

You should google goodyear combat boots zipper and see what you like that fits your budget. Step zero is to know your shoe size as you, respectfully, likely don't. Use a Brannock device at a local shoe store or print and use https://www.golflocker.com/images/dynamic/Allen_Edmonds/Allen-Edmonds-size_and_fit_guide.pdf and also know your men's shoe size. Reason for this is that there are MANY more men's options and if you know your men's size, you likely doubled the field to choose from.

You will not find what you are seeking. The problem is you will never know the variables. Liners. Layers. Materials of each. Thickness/weight.

The only way you can rely is the manufacturer information as temperature range. Full stop.

Don't be coy. Post a budget. Or visit https://www.johnlobb.com/en_gb/storelocator and schedule a bespoke pair to be made like a real man.

Read Rule 1 here. Life is NOT literal here. And your question has nothing to do with lifespan, it has to do with cost. This is not a cost subreddit.

You are asking the wrong question in the wrong subreddit.

You are not asking about a BIFL option, you are asking about the cheapest option and that's not what this sub is.

And we have no idea what your area's requirements are, so we can't help. In my area, it MUST be a see through plastic bag.

We have no idea as you have not provided enough information.

1. Budget. $10,000 boots are a thing.
2. Hiking. Are you going to summit Mount Godwin-Austen? Are you going hiking natural hills in Scotland? Are you hiking a 100% flat paved decommissioned railroad bed? Terrain and relative climate play a role.

Comfortable and supportive is NOT a metric of purchase as 0.0 people can know your comfort. And any pronation issues will have to be overcome with custom orthotic insoles as shoes for pronation issues start and stop with running shoes.

Clark's Bushacre II. These are Clark's Desert Boots but the soles are the crepe but rather pressed and formed Nokia 3110s. The laces, however, suck ass and will break in 7 minutes, so they need to be swapped out at purchase for some waxed cotton.

There's quite a big of dumb going on here, so I'll just give you information sans brand names, save one ;) and let you choose merrily.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_number_(wool) is what you want to learn. This is the standard for wool suiting. A lower number is what you want. S100 is probably the right mark. If the suit makes no mention of the S number of the fabric, you are looking at a Kmart suit.
2. Polyester content of zero. Polyester is hot and you want to eschew its use. But...sometimes a deal or a look wins the day.
3. Tailoring. Not a BIFL premise but one that 90% of men need to hear. Find a suit tailor. Your suit does not "fit perfect" nor do the pants just need hemmed and the sleeves shortened which many places do next day for $0. You need a fitting with a tailor/seamstress and your budget for this should be $100 per suit.
4. Deep closet. If you dress business professional M-F then you need a deep bench. You goal should be ~15 suits. If you must wear a suit this can be challenging. If you can mix it up with sportcoat/dress pants, things become easier as you can mix and match items easier. Remember eBay and know your size and traditional suiting styles. I have found several titanic Savile Row items on eBay for $50-$100 because .0001% of men have ever heard of Huntsman or Chester Barrie in terms of suiting.

And as stated by someone else, Oliver Wicks ticks many of these checkpoints for new. Spring for full canvas for the additional $110. And DO flex their after purchase tailoring refund.

No one can tell you how long they will last as that question contains 5000 variables that no one can account for. And I don't have anything in my brain with similar styling. Most goodyear welt boots have normal or D ring, so finding something with this look with repairability is gonna be hard. Closest I could find was this link, but not sure if the company is still around or not. https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/kuftqb/vem%C3%B6dalen_st_denis_one_weeks_usage/

You are conclusion shopping which is not a good look. The answer is no.

BIFL is based in 99% of cases on goodyear or other recraftable construction, these are not.

If you have a desire, state the use case, budget, looks...heck post a picture of the style even as combat style means many things to many people. Then ask for help. Without knowing any of the above, we can't really help

You are on the far left of the Dunning-Kruger chart my friend. In order to speak to fitment of shoes, you first need to know the levels of fitment:

1. Length only. Usually comes from chain stores. E.g., 12.
2. Length and vague width like Wide. Usually comes from chain stores. What is wide? Nobody knows. E.g., 12W.
3. Brannock sizing via a Brannock device. Length and width, both highly specific with rare variances based on unique lasts. These are usually found in high end stores from select brands. E.g., 12AA.
4. Bespoke. A replication of your foot is used to create two custom shoes based on 3D sizing. There are some layers to bespoke as they can go from 3 measurements to even 3D laser renderings these days. No example sizing as each maker has their own method but its generally based on custom name and/or serial number.

Now if what you say is true, you should only be promoting bespoke footwear or at least availing internet users to how to get the best fitment possible.

Premise that you can genuinely think that a boot from Target, can in any universe, fit better than bespoke boots, makes me think you are either world class ignorant or troll...not sure which.

Nice of you to think you know what I have and have not read. I know what you have not read and it was that given link which REFUTES your assertion, "ALL retailers receive the same mix of stock" so if that is your evidence of claim, your claim is proven false by the evidence. We can trade jabs or we can trade evidence....choose wisely.

Then provide the facts, I'd love to see them. And we are speaking to jeans....specifically to Levi's, so be sure to provide evidence on them.

You do not buy boots on comfort as that's personal and no one can answer that but you.

We don't have a budget, so that's on you as well. Without a budget, I'm gonna say something like Danner Bull Run in whatever shape/color/flavor you like.

Can you not? In your world boots from Target are as good a John Lobb bespoke?