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Whats something that is only worth getting the expensive version of? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 6 months ago by ericbomb to c/[email protected]

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I grew up with $20 walmart blenders, and hated anything that required a blender.

Recently bought a ninja and there is no going back. I'll never use a crappy blender again.

Anything else like that?

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[–] evasive_chimpanzee 31 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Redwing still makes some good stuff, but they also make some "fashion" stuff that looks similar. Unfortunately happens with a lot of quality workwear.

Rose Anvil on YouTube cuts boots and shoes in half and explains how and why they are designed the way they are, and where corners are cut, and what to look out for. He's a good resource for checking out a boot you are interested in.

Most of your "good" brands still have some crappy stuff in their lineup, but you might not be able to spot it by just looking at a web page.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check out those vids.

[–] espentan 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Wearing a 16 year old pair of Redwings as I'm typing this. I haven't even looked after them properly (e.g. greasing them frequently) and they're still in good shape. Gave them a new sole a few years back.

[–] evasive_chimpanzee 2 points 6 months ago

I wear a similarly old pair of Chippewa's that have also been poorly treated, and they are still good (though I don't have a job that would beat them up anymore)