Why not have a rule where you must put [used] I’m the title for used/vintage items, and everything else must still be in production?

Also love the website idea. If you need any help finding/ researching items for different categories, I’d be glad to help. The internet could use a database of products still in production that aren’t harmful to the environment and last a lifetime. I already have some ideas in mind that I’ve purchased that can certainly last a long time. You should probably set up an alt email address that people can also send you direct recommendations in (although maybe open any links in something sandboxed just in case - never know).

Lastly I think the site should maybe add software as well, considering how rare single purchase lifetime licenses are becoming (or recommendations for open source software that has a long time being updated or an alternative revenue model, like how Home Assistant does).

Check out Xero shoes. They have an EU store now. Some are repairable by ordering the part you need from them, since multiple models of shoes use the same soles. The shoes themselves are also very long lasting in my experience. Still have a pair of canvas shoes that have lasted 6 years of continuous usage and still use - although caveat I use those only once the snow melts. They also have multiple colors available.

The only thing is they are very thin sole shoes, made for barefoot type walking. They do come with a sole to add some distance, but it’s removable if you want it at max thinness. Best thin sole shoes out of many I’ve tried, including vibrams, and they don’t do the toe thing, instead going with a wide toe box.

They also have some leather options, winter boots, and diy sandal kits.

In that case you might want to look into all leather backpacks or heavy canvas. Both are repairable, though leather is also waterproof. They both take patches well and maybe even pins.

Just wanted to point out there’s scissor sharpening tools that don’t require the scissors to be taken apart

I’ve got a steel Electrolux kettle (Model EEWA7700) that’s lasted me 5 years of heavy use. Best part is it has a selectable temperature range from 40-100°C that’s decently accurate too. Drink a lot of tea and fresh ground specialty coffee so the temperature control/display was a nice feature in my case.

Never heard of freet, I’ll check them out. I prefer shoes with a sole as thin as possible is the thing, so that’s a main criteria for me. But recycled materials is also a plus.

As for Xeros’s durability, I can say I’ve definitely walked them hard. I don’t have a car, only used the excellent public transport in Finland. But when the pandemic happened, I also wanted to avoid covid at all costs due to being on dialysis, and didn’t have a bike yet. Do for at least 6 months, I’d walk over an hour uphill both ways literally to get to the hospital, and another hour waking back, 3 times a week, every week. Then I did the same after I got the bike and the motor broke and had to wait for a couple of months for a new one about 2 years later. Still use that same pair of shoes, and sole is still good. My winter boots since then died, so that’s why I replaced them with Xero ones since the shoes have at least proven themselves. I’ve even washed the shoes multiple times in the washer, but I do always air-dry them.

All that said, the outer sole seems to be glued to the shoe (on most but not all models) but it’s also partially tied down to it. Hard to explain, but if you look at the back / side of basically all their shows, you’ll see what I mean. Technically if the glue did somehow wear off, or the outer sole wore down, all you’d need to is remove it from that strap, and replace that sole with a new one and more glue. It’s probably why they offer great warranty.

I know Xero started in the USA, but I don’t know if there’s a difference in quality between Xero US and Xero EU as well I suppose too.

In case you didn’t find anything and now that the cold spring showers are starting, check multiple second hand stores for a leather jacket with a wool lining, and look separately for a rain proof bike helmet. You can also get plastic safety glasses of you want as well for only like 2 euros more. I had the same issue as you of over heating in a rain jacket. You should find all that for Uber 100€>

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