Basically the title. Any price range. Any geographical range. I just want to see what exists out there.

Bonus point if the shoes have a noteworthy high platform that ’ lifts’ the sneakers off the ground

Extra bonus points if the majority of the sneakers is made out of rubber or leather (or should I just start looking for custom made duck boots?)

Extra extra bonus points if the sneakers can be shipped to canada

Extra extra extra bonus points if anyone recommends a company that sells snow proof sneaker b oots thatt fit all of this criteria.

Thanks. 🫂

Edit: Also I forgot to add that high or low weight footwear doesnt matter to me. Ive walked 20KM in boots that weighed like 5 or 7 pounds combined like it was nothing. Ill wear anything of any weight that either fits my criteria or that protects me feet frkm the elements.

  • billionsandbillions@piefed.socialEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    You’ll need the Shoe of Theseus if your looking for one that lasts 30 years.

    It’ll have to be made from full grain leather and have a welt. This will allow a cobbler to replace components.

    Modern(athletic not fashion) sneakers are made to be worn for 300-500 miles. That is the life of the glues, foams and synthetic materials.

    I know there have been brands in the past that have made sneakers this way but they are fashion/luxury/lifestyle versions. Not sneakers that are actually made for exercise.

    Edit: I found these. They might be the ones I remember reading about.

    https://www.feitdirect.com/products/classic-high-tan

    That brand also makes these but they might not be welted.

    https://www.feitdirect.com/products/trek-lace-up-low

  • Nolvamia@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Not sure about BIFL, but I’m reasonably happy with my Merrell’s.

    Men’s MOAB 3 GORE-TEX (Wide) Beluga Hiking Boot | Men’s Hiking | Merrell Australia https://www.merrellaustralia.com.au/products/moab-3-gtx-beluga

    Haven’t tried them in snow, but they’ve handled mud, tropical rain storms and deep puddles just fine. Comfy for my wide feet. Recently changed the laces after about 15 months, other than that they’ve been durable.

  • HugoNext@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    I don’t know if they are flat and wide enough for you, I bought Reebok astroride trail GTX and they are tank sneakers for trail running and very waterproof. After 5 years of urban use (I don’ t do trail) they look like they did out of the box.

    • UnequalExchange@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      11 hours ago

      Indeed.

      I guess what Im looking for is Buy-It-For-About-30-Years. A sneaker or boot fhat protects your feet from the elements and that you have to replace every 30 years or so isnt really a hassle as long as the price isnt crazy right?

      • Steve@communick.newsEnglish
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        7 hours ago

        Sneekers never last 30 years of daily wear. A boot maybe, it’ll be at least a few hundred dollars to find one that does. Probably hand made.

  • WFH@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    I’m in the same boat, looking for waterproof, lightweight, non-sporty/city sneakers with a flat sole. I’ve searched for years and haven’t found anything yet. For now I have tried:

    • Regular sneakers. Absolutely not waterproof.
    • Leather mid-top sneakers/chukka hybrids. The leather parts and stitching can be made reasonably waterproof using dubbin, unfortunately the tongue is fabric and will soak up water very quickly which will then leak inside the shoes, making the waterproofing useless. Wish I knew this before finding myself on my bike in a thunderstorm.
    • “Waterproof sneakers” from Tropicfeel. Maybe waterproof, I can’t wear them because they are way too narrow and extremely painful for my wide feet. Low cut means water can sneak in from the ankles down even with rain overpants.

    Not sneakers:

    • Good old Timbs. The most waterproof shoes I ever had. Still look like new after 4 rainy winters and regular care. Can’t be worn for extended periods of time due to weight and drop.

    Probable next steps:

    • Forget style and go with hiking shoes. Lots of reputable brands, from the cheapest Decathlon to the high-end Meindl or Hanwag.
    • ON seems reputable enough, but I hate the hyper-sporty looks. Maybe worth a shot if you’re rich enough.
    • Find that unicorn that makes sneakers with hiking shoes tech.
    • UnequalExchange@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      11 hours ago

      Also I forgot to add that high or low weight is useless to me. Ive walked 20KM in boots that weighed like 5 or 7 pounds combined like it was nothing. These boots were from pajar so if you search them up you can probably tell that these boots were extra heavy cause they had to be msde of the heaviest msterials possible to last long harsh in winter. Only problem with pajar boots is that they are allergic to making footwear for people with wide ass feet like us. TO me weight is useless if I know that a type of footwear will protect my feet. Id wear lead if it fits all my criteria honestly lol

  • UnequalExchange@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    15 hours ago

    Also I was recommended to look at snowproof barefoot boots by some people in that past seeing as how I have really wide feet and itll contour itself to my foot shape . And obviously mostt sneaker boots and sneakers tend to just not be for wide footed people at all.

    If anyone wants to tell me more about this? Im all ears Please and Thanks