The Sam Vimes “Boots” theory of socioeconomic unfairness, often called simply the boots theory, is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more expensive items.
I dunno. I feel like expensive boots have turned to crap over the last few years.
I’ve got a pair of Keen hiking boots I inherited from my late uncle. They were very well-worn when I got them, and I’ve continued using them for a decade since and they’re just now starting to wear out.