I think I'm hard on shoes. It doesn't seem to matter if I spend $75 or $175, they last me no more than a year. And I'm not someone who wants to spend money on shoes.
But my current generation of Salomons have just about had it.
Here's what I want from a shoe:
- good arch support
- more-than-decent protection against water
- synthetic outer material that wipes off easily (I sometimes find myself walking from the bike into a meeting)
- balance of form and function
I don't like to own lots of shoes. So I want a pair that look good for everyday office use but perform well on the bike or trail.
Any suggestions or should I go with a fifth duration of the XA Pro despite the cost?
Get out there.
Karen and I are quite partial to Keens because we can't seem to destroy them no matter what we do!
ReplyDelete@ Chad - I've had great luck with my Keen sandals. My issues come from break-down on the inside. I have foot problems.
ReplyDeleteStoneagefamily here...I had a pair of Salomon GTX for 6 years. I had to stop wearing them because the outside of the heal was so worn down, but otherwise still had life in them. I actually researched having them re-soled. If you can find a pair of their latest generation I highly recommend them. P.S. They are high tops, I don't know if that's an issue for you. I still haven't found a decent replacement so I use my snow boots a lot.
ReplyDelete@ Stoneagefamily - 6 years! Dang. I've never gotten anywhere near that!
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