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@Mrs. Sunshine: My old Chacos lasted me like 5 years, then I switched to Tevas and they have been going strong for four years. I haven't had any of the issues with Tevas that Mrs Sketchbook mentioned, but maybe it's the particular shoes I have - they're amazing: https://www.amazon.com/Teva-Womens-Tirra-Athletic-Sandal/dp/B0055X2U3W
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@PawPrints: oh yes, the truly functional rubbery tevas are amazing, I actually have a pair that is like five years old that just keeps on keeping on. The pair I bought last summer is more of a fashion shoe and a birkenstock knock off so to speak, and it just isn't made as well as their other stuff.
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I second the recommendation for Saltwater sandals! Mine are going into their 3rd summer of almost daily use and still look amazing! I routinely wear them in splash parks etc and they are comfy even when wet!
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@Mrs. Sunshine: I have several pairs of higher end sandals- we have a short season here so I get years of use. I usually buy a pair of athletic shoes, a pair of boots (rubber, cowboy etc), a pair of sandals and a pair of ballet flats every year or two (so 2-4 pairs of shoes a year). I don't have tons and tons of shoes but I have high quality ones some I've reheeled 3x- I really started investing about 5-6 years ago. So while there is some sticker shock I'm so happy with what I have built over time.
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@Mrs. Sunshine: it's pretty much always sandal season here so mine get a ton of use. My target sandals never last more than two years, but the Rainbow flip flops I've had for 10 years (which were $60) are still in great condition. I can't speak for the longevity of my saltwater sandals yet because I just got them. My DDs look brand new after she outgrows them and you know how rough kids are on shoes.
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@Mrs. Sunshine: I have awful feet, so although I buy a mix of high-low, I am hard on my shoes and they don't last long. I think I spent about $500 on 3 pairs of winter shoes (like, orthopedic shoes that didn't look orthopedic) and I don't know if any will last me another year unless I sent them to a shoe place and spend more money having them fixed up a bit.
But I have flat feet and ongoing foot pain issues, so I add that in to my podiatrist costs, and the $$ for my custom orthotic insoles and its all just tons of money.
The good news for you is that you're young, and I didn't have foot issues till I was over 35, so you have a while haha.
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@Mrs. Sunshine: I have a very difficult time spending more than $50 on shoes, I am very hard on them and they tend to look very worn no matter what I do, so I only invest a lot in boots and heels that can have the heel pads replaced and so on.
Sandals generally can't be repaired in a cost effective way, but the only ones I spent close to $100 are my Mephisto sandals. They are about 6 years old and probably have another year left in them. Otherwise, I buy fashion sandals that have a flexible footbed with some cushioning. I find lots of choices at zappos/6pm.
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@Anagram: something to look forward to I guess? Ha! I do actually have some muscular issues in my right foot and calf but I get by ignoring it for now.
Thanks ladies. It looks like I might actually invest in my sandals this year
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