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Hi all! I’m a big fan of comfortable shoes and I’ve been wearing eccos for years now. However I’ve recently come to realise that they cannot be repaired (something to do with the material they’re made from).

I’m on the hunt for a new pair of sneakers that are equally comfortable and also repairable.

For context, I spend a lot of time outdoors in a cool temperate climate so the shoes must be waterproof (i.e. leather or equivalent) as well as able to withstand hours of being walked in. I’m also in an urban environment so style is a consideration. I’m not looking for anything with bright colours or fancy designs, but moreso something simple and versatile that I can wear to work, on my bike and to the pub.

If anyone has any suggestions I’m all ears! I’ve recently been looking at some ON trail running shoes but I’ve been reading mixed things about their ability to withstand heavy use. Plus I’ve no idea how they compare to ecco in terms of how comfy they are so if anyone has any experience with both I’d love to hear it.

Thanks in advance!

  • Lem Jukes@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    This is gonna sound really old fashioned but legit try and find a cobbler or shoe maker in your area. I’m not sure if you’re talking about trying to repair your shoes yourself but I wouldn’t really recommend that. Bad shoes can literally mess up the whole rest of your body so always good to get things done by a professional.

    Also look up Sam Vimes’ Boots Theory of Economics