/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1248149
>ruined by recent painting jobs

This is why paint coveralls exist.

I pay top dollar for clothing and most everything, even socks last 8 years/5 years with very heavy use. If you want quality shoes and boots, you'll need to go to an actual cobbler, have him cast your feet, measure your legs, etc and make you what you need. They will fit perfectly, in a way you never imagined. Then when you need repairs, simply take them back and get them repaired for cheap. You can own a pair of leather work boots or shoes for nearly your entire life time this way and pay only a small amount in repairs. Keep in mind that the initial cost is a LOT, but so is buying new boots all your life that are never a perfect fit.