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These are my daily walkers, BMX riders, rainy day shoes, and mechanic work shoes. Left shoe not pictured, but I'm sure you get the idea..
Yes I do have a few much nicer pairs of shoes for nice or important occasions, but I'd rather fully wear out one pair of shoes at a time.
So, what's your worn out shoes looking like?
Not this much, at least not daily. I have some old pairs that i use for doing things that I don't want my nicer shoes to do.
I just realized that nearly all of my daily shoes were replaced by my dad... who is a semi-professional marathon runner and would go through shoes in months... So probably every 1-3 years, depending on when my parents visit I guess; I think their definition of wearing out is when there are a good amount of rips/holes
My last pair was a pair of HOKA that lasted a year and a half; they are designed for long-distance running and have massive toe boxes (which I need) but are not known for their durability.. Dad basically urged me to get a pair of Chinese HOKA knockoff to replace it, got it half a year ago. It's showing signs of wear but I think it can still go for at least another year
Had five pairs of HOKA Clifton or Bondi (one of the few brands that have wide and quarter sizes) that usually lasts a year. My HOKA Kaha lasted two hand a half which is too short for that kind of shoe. Last pair of Clifton bought this summer lasted two months.
I suggest you look at Altra if you need wide toe box.
What's the knockoff you got? Is it anywhere near as comfortable?
It's a small brand started by a few Chinese marathon runners, modelled exactly after HOKA. So it's equally as comfortable at like 1/2-1/3 the price. Only available in China unfortunately...
The main annoyance is that this pair doesn't have much sideways support, so it's easier to slip sideways. Probably not a worthwhile concern for most people of course
Also... Durability isn't a strong suit for HOKA shoes, so I'm not sure if I can really recommend them for daily drive regardless
Too bad, I was hoping I could snag a pair. Probably not going to China any time soon though.
Until my knee starts hurting after wearing or water gets in, whichever is first. My gait tends to result in uneven wear and my feet are near flat and a bit wide...I've been searching for a shoe that lasts and is comfy for a long time. Sneakers are comfy but last about a 1-2month before the wear is noticeable when walking and by 6mo water is getting in. Got some good leather shoes (and boots for winter) that are lasting now 1.5yish but aren't as comfy as I would like.
I wear them past the point there are holes in the sole. I typically only abandon a show when the sole physically detaches from the upper.
I start with a pair of good insoles, then as those wear down I buy another, and another, and so on until the shoe tread wears out or holes appear in them. If you buy some of those magic eraser pads, you can usually keep the outside of the shoes looking relatively new for a lot longer as well. I have some shoes right now that are going on ~1.5 years and I'll probably get another 1.5 out of them.
Pro-tip: don't buy the cheapest shoes you can if you can afford it. I used to buy $20 skate shoes and they would wear out in less than a year.
I don't think I have a daily shoe. I wear shoes based on the occasion. For me, it's just different levels of weight/ protection/ support. Baking soda in a sock helps dry them out. Adds a few years. Also, get a new insole.
Hah, new insoles would probably cost me more than the shoes themselves did, which were $16.95
These are my daily junker shoes, as the usual 'special occasion' for me tends to be changing tires or replacing a starter or some other greasy shit..
I do have other nice shoes for other situations.