Originally Posted by LóFarkas

Yes, of course expensive leather straps last longer. But to make that longevity pay, they'd have to last 10+ times as long as a cheapo nylon, cuz they are 10 times more expensive. I don't think they do. My cheapies lasted like 2000 miles, and that's because my immensely wide shoes wore them down quickly. You won't get 30,000 miles out of a leather strap, I feel.

Let's just say you guys like the looks and be done with it. "quality straps make a world of difference" is just BS. Maybe doubles make a noticeable difference as opposed to singles.

"I prefer the versatility of shoe wear clips/straps offers." I guessed that much. One has to make a compromise.