Old 03-14-14, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tshelver
I don't buy into the big US brandnames anymore.

Teva sandals: delaminated soles on 2 pairs now, both top end models (FI3 was the last). Looking at both, same story: substandard glue, very minimally applied.
I have a pair of Teva flip-flops that lasted 9 years of hard use and the only reason I stopped wearing them is due to them finally wearing out in the back enough to wear they just weren't comfortable enough. I also have two pairs of Teva shoes that are holding up just dandy (though haven't had them over a year yet but they get worn hard). I am not saying that Teva is perfect or that what you had happen didn't happen because obviously it did or you wouldn't say what you said, however I am saying they have worked well in my case. Though to that point, some brands make some great products that work well and as they get bigger some of their other stuff falls by the wayside.
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