If it breaks, throw it away and get a new one! BIFL! Lmao

My boyfriend’s mom gave us her set of copper bottom Revere Ware which I’m pretty sure she used for probably 30 years or more? And we are not the most gentle on our cookware and they have held up great. Also when I discovered Bar Keeper’s Friend and steel wool for scrubbing, they look almost new.

I was speaking of work boots. Sorel is the only winter boot. Not the correct spelling but I don't know if it has two hours, two ells or both

The latest one I tried is this one and it felt underfilled to me for the price. I guess I'm realizing I want a pillow that has a LOT of filling: https://www.parachutehome.com/products/side-sleeper-pillow-down/size:standard

But yeah, the return policy is generous so it's all good.

Another vote for redwing. If you get the King Toe shorty boots which are still above the ankle you can get them with a boa system even at $200 your boot allowance from your company gets you close. I love those boots I have had 4 pair of king toes and there isn’t another boot that I like better. Tried Danner, Timberland, Justin, keen, Wolverine, Rocky. Red wing is my boot of choice plus free shoelaces when they break. They will clean your boots and even replace the sole if you want to keep them longer.

Dyson is great in my experience. Hands down the best vacuum I’ve had and it works like new after 5 years. Still going strong.

And if you buy from Costco, you can just return it if it ever breaks. So can definitely be BIFL.

I don't know if anybody has mentioned it yet, but used Chesterfield couches are awesome. Depending if you consider them expensive or not. I love the fact that they don't get worn out, they just start looking better with age and are very easy to clean as they are leather. Just love them.

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We have a similar model picked up at a thrift store for $2 about 15 years ago. We just double toast ... when it pops the first time, flip the toasts upside down and turn around (who knows if this is necessary or not, but it's fun) and slam it back down. Never really thought about adjusting it somehow 🤔

Secondhand animal products. Not socks, though new socks show up on Poshmark and other places that are in the original packaging because someone overbought or didn’t like another pair that they bought or changed their mind etc.

Well, Theisen's is where I get mine 😁

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It's the wide toe portion that makes me think of them. Danner is real footware Carolinas are for sale at tractor supply...

That's because the thing that makes them heavy and stiff will make them last longer. You have two options. you go with a boot that has a lot of synthetics in the sole so it is confortable immediately. But those boots will have a shorter life because they aren't repairable and more because the foam and cushioning in the sole break down over time. So an example is running shoes. I have running shoes in my closet that you would think are still usable because they look fine. But the sole material has failed and I don't use them anymore. Running shoes are 300-500 miles before failure and that is true to me. So for me I go through a pair of running shoes yearly regardless of what I pay or what they look like as the sole will fail long before the upper does. Hiking shoes will last longer but they are more like 1000 miles. Also depends on how much you weigh and other factors.

On the flip side a heritage boot doesn't have this synthetics. So they are harder to wear but they will last far longer, and can be repaired. So this just comes down to what you want. Most people are used to modern shoes that support and cushion so have a very hard time going to a heritage type boot. So basically any modern shoe will have a life in miles before failure. Most people wear these types of shoes for far too long and that can cause problems too. If you like that type of boot then buy two pairs and rotate them. But know that if you do get all the synthetics that they will likely fail at the same kind of distance used.

That's quite nice! If you do replace the speaker, there are nicer options now. Your sound should be better afterwards. 😁

I've got some danner winter boots. My carolinas seem to outlast them. I'll look up the birkenstocks. Thanks.

Not necessarily. A lot of good quality caps from the end of 60s and 70s measure perfectly fine. In my Marantz 2226B from 78, all caps measured within spec and they were actually pair matched to within 1-2% for the two channels.

I only replaced the power supply filter caps with 275V ones due to voltage increase in the EU and one size up to improve filtering and match the size of the old ones.

I’ve been listening to it for 4 years since then and enjoying the gorgeous original sound as was intended by the designer who voiced the amp.

I've found mesh fabrics to last longer. I haven't tried a good quality leather boot. It's usually out of my price range. More importantly than durability from damage and protection from the elements, I need flexibility and leather can only provide that if it's very high quality leather, properly stitched, and proper leather care. I simply do not have the money nor do I want to put in the effort for all of that. I've tried a low quality mesh product that costed $70 and it lasted twice as long as my Redwing boots that cost $200 on a huge clearance. I know redwing isn't very reputable anymore but my point is that mesh lasts longer for me because I need the flexibility in my field as an automotive technician constantly bending down and walking.

I had a similar problem and found Parachute Pillows:

https://www.parachutehome.com/collections/pillows

While they arent cheap, they give you 60 days to return it if you aren't satisfied.

No pillow is BIFL, but this one is made very well and very comfortable. I will be buying another when the time comes. Good luck with the search!!

I've never created a post to BIFL therefore could not break rule 1. I have read the shoes thread already, there is a clear consensus that no ONE pair is BIFL and a system of alternates must be in place for them to last. If you dont want to see people post opinions that differ from yours then maybe reddit isnt the place for you.

The motors are acknowledged as being good, but they use yogurt carton plastic in the construction and the results are wobbly products that eventually fall to bits. Not BIFL. Miele is BIFL. Dyson is buy it for a year.

Quality leather should last a lot longer than man made materials. Mesh fabrics in particular tend to wear badly over time. Your problem is shoes that don’t fit and aren’t made properly, not that they are leather. Fit and meeting ANSI standards should be the first priority, then materials.

Tri-clad stainless are the best all arounders. You can get these as Vollrath Tribute, All-Clad, Trimontia(?) (costco), Calphalon, and a few other brands.

Used: Some tri-clad is induction compatible (stick a magnet to it) and some isn't. People tend to give away non-induction tri-clad to goodwill these days, so it's easy to find. The induction-compatible tri-clad is harder to find.

New: Some sizes and shapes are impossible to find at thrift stores so you can just buy it. The most cost-effective and high quality is Vollrath Tribute. All-Clad are almost as good but the little weenie handles are uncomfortable.

Avoid teflon, it always gets damaged. Sometimes you can find a teflon All-Clad pan and call the manufacturer to complain about the nonstick getting wrecked you can get them to swap it for a non-teflon one.

Oh for sure.