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Don't go cheap if it separates you from the ground. Buying quality shoes, tires, sofa/ recliner, and bed will always be worth the investment.
I heard this saying decades ago and my god is it a good rule of thumb to live by. I've recently started investing in quality, long lasting shoes instead of fast fashion and it's already made such a difference. Good, classic styles last and look nicer for longer. Plus my feet have less blisters and I feel like I can stand for longer without fatigue.
Would you be able to recommend some shoes/brands? I'm always on the lookout for longer lasting ones and have had a terrible time with it.
It's best to research construction of the shoe as best you can. Check YouTube reviews where they're actually holding the shoes in their hands, or find the communities of people that are OBSESSED with shoes and make friends with them like I did. Usually there's a relation between price and quality, but not always if you're picking out name brands. Currently I'm very happy with my Thursday Boots. They seem to be a nice construction for the price I paid. There are, of course, nicer ones out there, but I'm not in a position to drop $200USD+ on shoes just yet.
And advice for ladies, buy men's shoes(If possible). It completely sucks but the fashion industry wants you to buy shoes every year. So they make our shoes like shit. Find your men's size (if possible) and just make the switch. I haven't looked back.