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handicappedpooper t1_ir1x4ua wrote

Reply to comment by haunted-liver-1 in There’s nothing like maintaining high-quality leather. I bought my Occidental tool bag setup last year and I expect these to last for a big portion of my career as an electrician by Reaching4ThoseGrapes

What “leather alternatives” last generations on job sites?

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haunted-liver-1 t1_ir1zy4k wrote

One example: vegetarian shoes's steel toed Euro Boot

https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/all_products/euro_safety_boot_black/17402_p.html

Or the Airseal Safety Boot

https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/all_products/airseal_safety_boot_mk2_black/14716_p.html

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handicappedpooper t1_ir21d3y wrote

Poly microfiber is not a leather alternative and will disintegrate after a couple years of good use. Not saying that’s a bad thing, you can just buy another pair, but I would rather not send my boots to the land fill every other year. Cheers.

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haunted-liver-1 t1_ir22dp8 wrote

"Cheap leather wallets are not durable and will disintegrate after a couple years of good use"

As with leather, it depends on the quality. Vegetarian Shoes' Uppers definitely don't disintegrate. The longest review I saw was 30 years and still going strong. Mine are only 3 years old, but already in way better shape than my leather boots after 3 years of hard use.

You really need to differentiate between cheap Chinese companies that use fake leather to cut costs vs companies that spend more on leather alternatives because they're more durable.

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