There was that post on scissor statements recently which might explain a lot, or just be conspiracy. https://slatestarcodex.com/2018/10/30/sort-by-controversial/

American healthcare sucks. I’m in Australia which is much better but I wouldn’t say it’s good.

$2400 every few years.

Work boots - Redback - until they split at the bridge and water gets in - ~4 years.

Runners - Asics Trail Running shoes - until the foam in the sole has worn down. 1500km (8km/day dog walking).

Crocks - Until they’re fucked. Had them two years now.

Birkenstocks - Until they’re fucked. Had them six years now. Self replacing the sole was a waste of time for me. I’ll but another pair sometime but I only wear them a few months of the year.

RM Williams dress boots - Had them twenty years but rarely wear them. I got them in thrift. They’re my suit shoes.

I thought it was shopped because it was so big.

The big dumb cars that seem to be infecting the world.