• walnutwalrus@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    someone else mentioned carbon fiber bikes, I thought I’ve read they can break - obviously in your case it held up a while, I think steel is most durable though

    another commenter ITT (edit: in other thread) raised concern with carbon as well. I think it’s mostly like when it gets damaged, it can’t be repaired as much, whereas with steel it can just be bent back or rewelded?

    heard good things about red wing I think for boots, might get a pair myself eventually

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      1 year ago

      Carbon fiber is extremely durable and flexible, and provides a much more comfortable ride than steel. It will crack if you put it under extreme duress, but steel welds can do the same thing too. As long as you aren’t wrecking on the bike regularly carbon can last a lifetime. There are ways to repair it too but it can be very expensive. Red Wings are hands down the best. I’ve had a pair for 20 years and only had them re-soled once. They are so damn comfortable and soft after all this time.

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      Redwing is good, but not really that much better than any other real leather work boot. And outdoor, wet, muddy oily, work can and does wear out the leather. I usually get two soles per upper on boots. Some guys i work with always wear out their leather before soles, but they never clean or condition the leather.