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i bought my first Skechers last year. Never heard of that brand but saw it in the store and liked the brand design. They are also the only brand that has slip-in design available for all their shoes. i really liked the shoes and price but after three months the heel area has worn through the lining and i was able to return them. i do not get businesses that do cost savings on the worst parts of their products. the slip-in takes the most friction and they skimmed on rubber outsole. never again.
@Justicar Core problem you run into is decades of inflation and financialization of economies. W/ no savings rates and endless spending people who invest *have* to look for profits everywhere all the time. I think it is a symptom of inflation that you'd see in harsh cycles, but also long duration cycles of it. Shit being made to last makes sense when the money your corporation/shareholders hold doesn't lost exponentially 4% a year in good years. Not even including now where it is rampant.