What do you look for in a sneaker?
What do you look for in a sneaker?
Just so you know I'm judging everyone in this thread.
What do you look for in a sneaker?
Just so you know I'm judging everyone in this thread.
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They fit and last over 3-5 years
This is entirely contingent on how much you wear them, of course.
I get between 6 and 12 months out of a pair when used exclusively (yep, literally exclusively). Wide variety of models tried. The main thing to avoid is a fabric upper too close to the toe.
The main thing to avoid is a fabric upper too close to the toe.
I've switched to "barefoot" shoes (which should just be called "shoes that fit human feet" IMO), and now I get multiple years of daily use out of one pair.
Like, more than 5 years. Cause the shoe doesn't constantly rub against toes and heel. Cause it, you know, fits.
You mean sandals?
No. Feiyue, Groundies, Vivobarefoot, Tyr, PedTerra, Xero, Lems, Bearfoot, Wilding, Softstar, Freet, ...
Shoes with a thin, flexible sole and wide toe-box.
Amazing, some of these really fit the bill. Saving your list for future reference.