Buy It For Life Boots

Jim Green Numzaan Boots

• Narrow for Jim Green standards (Ashm last), wide compared to most other brands
• 6-inch double-lasted veg retan leather for ankle support
• Made in South Africa
• Other options from brand include AR8 and baobab
• Leather is not super thick and cannot be rebuilt
• Pros: Wide toe box, firm ankle support
• Cons: Shallow toe box, leather not super thick, cannot be rebuilt

Whites Perry 8-Inch Hybrid Boots

• Review: "Best boot I've ever owned"
• Break-in time nearly non-existent
• Comfortable and durable
• Available for $390 USD, with occasional sales

Red Wing 10877 Boots

• Highly recommended by users
• Falls on the more stylish end of the spectrum
• Considered a great casual boot choice

Grant Stone Brass Boots

• Opinions suggest being nicer than a moc toe option
• Offered in D, E, EE, EEE sizes

Durable Boot Recommendations

• Users recommend MiU brands, Jim Green, Whites, Nicks, and Jk boots
• Consider boots with stitch-down construction for wider toe box
• Indonesian boot makers offer customization for around $400, excluding premium leather options

Italian-Made Fracap Boots

• Highly impressed by the quality
• "Heritage boot" concept is relevant
• **Recommendations from EU/UK makers:
  • Tricker’s country boot
  • Crockett & Jones
  • Paraboot
  • Heschung
  • Velasca
  • Fracap**

General Comments on BIFL Concept

• Buy It For Life implies the item can be repaired
• Maintenance is crucial for extending the lifespan of items
• Pros of BIFL:
  • Repairability
  • Longevity with proper care
• Cons of BIFL:
  • Maintenance required
  • Misconception that no maintenance is needed
• Quality of item affects how long it lasts, regardless of care
• Buy It For Life means sustainable upkeep for durability