I am a get a pair and wear the heck out of them, then get another pair. In fact, on a trip to the islands, recently, I did an equipment check and, guess what?
My shoes are worn out...
My gloves are worn out...
And my hat is, well, pooey-stinko, to say the least...
So, when I get home, I will make good use of a credit a local bicycle shop owes me for new hand and foot wear. But I kinda still like the pooey-stinko road hat.