Are many sandals for women often meant to be replaced every year or last just one summer? (Walmart, mens)

[markovian process]

I get the impression that this seems to be the case with a lot of womens' sandals. Less so for men's.

In some ways, it probably depends on how much you wear them, but there are many sandals that don't look so nice after a season of wear, so I notice a lot of people chuck them out.

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by markovian process

I get the impression that this seems to be the case with a lot of womens' sandals. Less so for men's.

In some ways, it probably depends on how much you wear them, but there are many sandals that don't look so nice after a season of wear, so I notice a lot of people chuck them out.

I guess it depends on where you buy them. Sandals at WalMart don't last more than one season. But if you buy a good quality shoe it will last. I have a pair of Birkenstock sandals that I have worn for about 12 years now. I bought them at a thrift shop for about $3 but new they cost about $120.

20yrsinBranson

[Lost Roses]

I don't think I've owned any sandals that I've worn only one season, but I tend to change out different pairs instead of wearing the same ones all the time. That said, I did wear out a pair of Minnetonka sandals that I loved and wore often, but even then it took me several years to do so. I've had good luck with Target and WalMart sandals also but I never buy the ones that have such a thin footbed that you can feel every bump in the road. I believe a thicker sole makes a difference.

[Ohiogirl81]

I guess if you buy cheap sandals ... I've been wearing the same several pair of sandals for 5-10 years.

[Chava61]

I usually wear sandals for a few seasons before they wear out and I have to buy a new pair.

[ScarletG]

Originally Posted by markovian process

I get the impression that this seems to be the case with a lot of womens' sandals. Less so for men's.

In some ways, it probably depends on how much you wear them, but there are many sandals that don't look so nice after a season of wear, so I notice a lot of people chuck them out.

Are you talking about delicate 'fashion fun' sandals with cork heels and bright fabrics or real 'sandals' in neutral leathers and decent construction?

The former is certainly one season and done (maybe limited use a second season) but the latter certainly for more than a year.

[Hedgehog_Mom]

I wear my sandals until they come apart. The brand I wear has a two-year guarantee, but they're cheap enough that when they break after one year, I just replace them. I wear them almost every day though, not just now and then.

[markovian process]

Originally Posted by ScarletG

Are you talking about delicate 'fashion fun' sandals with cork heels and bright fabrics or real 'sandals' in neutral leathers and decent construction?

The former is certainly one season and done (maybe limited use a second season) but the latter certainly for more than a year.

Well, it seems like the trendy, fashionable ones outnumber the ones that are longer lasting.

I wonder if the majority of the sandals you generally see in any store are more of the short-lived variety.

[markovian process]

Originally Posted by ScarletG

Are you talking about delicate 'fashion fun' sandals with cork heels and bright fabrics or real 'sandals' in neutral leathers and decent construction?

The former is certainly one season and done (maybe limited use a second season) but the latter certainly for more than a year.

Wait, aren't cork heels actually supposed to be pretty durable or solid lasting?

[TwoTexan's]

I have a LOT of Croc sandals and love them all. Very comfy and long lasting.