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Steel-toed work shoe suggestions? (kbin.earth)
submitted 1 week ago by celeste@kbin.earth to c/womensstuff@piefed.blahaj.zone
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My local discount store doesn't have my size in work shoes right now (US 7.5 women's, 5.5 men's) and I was wondering where people buy them online.

The discount ones usually last me 2-3 years, and the mid range ones were the same. Super expensive and high quality might last longer, but I can't really afford them tbh. The absolute cheapest I got had the soles fall off while walking on a hot roof, so some known quality would be nice.

I'd prefer steel over composite, because the composite is the failure point this time. With steel it was always something else.

I'll probably end up picking up a new pair when I have more reasons to travel to a different store, but it doesn't hurt to hear people's suggestions. They can be boots or sneakers. I just want the right size.

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[–] celeste@kbin.earth 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

When i bought more expensive shoes, I felt like it was just a fancier store markup for basically the same shoe. That's why it's useful to know good brands, thank you! It's not at all worth it to buy something that's more expensive just assuming it'll be better.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 4 points 1 week ago

Oh yeah, brand matters a lot. I had those Timberlands, wearing them mostly daily, for something like 7 or 8 years. Before that, I bought cheaper shoes and had to replace them every couple years.