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What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 10 months ago by kzhe@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[–] psud@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Bespoke boots are amazing especially if your foot width is out of the norm. Very few brands have width options. But I have 2 pair of boots (one pair tall, one pair below the ankle) custom to my foot shape and size and they fit so well. I expect them to last, though I expect to replace the sole several times.

[–] sxan@midwest.social 1 points 10 months ago

Absolutely!

Having a set of footwear that you can replace the soles on is incredible. Not having to "break in" a new pair of shoes is fantastic. Knowing that you're not only contributing to craftsmanship, but also greatly reducing your landfill contributions is priceless.