cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2642565
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2642502
So the idea of “buy it for life” is to buy items that are durable and last for a long time, things you could buy once and have your whole life, which can save money and be good for the environment
What are some of the top items you recommend for this?
-My carbon fiber road bike is nearly 16 years old and still functions flawlessly and will for my lifetime and likely my kids’ lifetimes. -Cast iron pan -Solid multi-tool -Red Wing Chukka boots, they may need to be re-soled after many years but the leather lasts forever -Hand crank coffee grinder -Alpine skis -Garden shovel
I’m sure theres more but those are the things that come to mind immediately
someone else mentioned carbon fiber bikes, I thought I’ve read they can break - obviously in your case it held up a while, I think steel is most durable though
another commenter ITT (edit: in other thread) raised concern with carbon as well. I think it’s mostly like when it gets damaged, it can’t be repaired as much, whereas with steel it can just be bent back or rewelded?
heard good things about red wing I think for boots, might get a pair myself eventually
Carbon fiber is extremely durable and flexible, and provides a much more comfortable ride than steel. It will crack if you put it under extreme duress, but steel welds can do the same thing too. As long as you aren’t wrecking on the bike regularly carbon can last a lifetime. There are ways to repair it too but it can be very expensive. Red Wings are hands down the best. I’ve had a pair for 20 years and only had them re-soled once. They are so damn comfortable and soft after all this time.
Redwing is good, but not really that much better than any other real leather work boot. And outdoor, wet, muddy oily, work can and does wear out the leather. I usually get two soles per upper on boots. Some guys i work with always wear out their leather before soles, but they never clean or condition the leather.
I’m assuming you mean the Weekenders. Those are great boots, I own a pair myself. I really like that they have more of a wedge sole than an actual heel. For some reason I just don’t like how I look in heeled boots.