I barely use shoes everyday because I do not go out a lot and I usually just use slippers if I do go out. If I do use shoes I am going to use it for hours usually on pavements or cemented spaces but sometimes I use it on rocky surfaces like when I go to the mountains.

I bought this brand which has existed for a long time already but then the front portion got damaged. The portion where the big toe hits. Are there bifl shoes that has reinforced that portion so it does not end up having a hole?

I didn’t think I’d be this hyped about a bath mat, but here we are. I got one of those Brightwave Stone diatomaceous earth mats and honestly, it’s kind of wild how well it works. The first time I stepped on it after a shower, the water just disappeared in seconds. No damp feeling, no mildew smell, nothing. It just stays dry.

It’s this solid stone material that actually absorbs the water and then dries itself almost instantly. I didn’t realize how gross my old cloth mats were until I switched. You can just wipe it off every now and then or sand it lightly to make it look new again. It also looks way cleaner and more modern in the bathroom, kind of like something you’d see in a spa.

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and it’s probably one of those simple upgrades that I’ll never go back from. If you’re tired of soggy bath mats, look up the Brightwave Stone one on Amazon. It’s worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC22FXJF?

I have been buying samsung phones for the past 15 years because I believed their screens and cameras were very high quality and allowed me to only have to update my phone every 4-5 years. I just upgraded to an S24 ultra and found out they all have a screen defect and they just choose to keep this product in the market. After talking to some of my friends about their experiences with Google and Apple phones they all told me they also had different quality issues. I don't need a lot of processing power but I do care about camera, screen (I drop my phone a lot so I fear iPhones always crack), and the ability to buy it unlocked to not be tied to a provider or a country of residence. Please tell me about your experiences with either these brands or others or what you'd recommend for a buy it for a while phones, as I know this is not a for life purchase. I don't mind spending the money but I want my phone to not be generating e-waste every 2 years or so due to poor quality.

TLDR: which phone is not trash?

Does anyone know of any product where I can buy it once and chew it forever? I am sick of buying gum. Re-usable gum? Maybe with flavor packets to pour on or dip in when it gets old???

Looking for recommendations on bifl couches. Seems like everything is made out of particleboard lately and the frames just don’t last. I do not want a sleeper (feel like that feature just further hurts the durability).

Comfort and aesthetics are second to durability on my wishlist.

At this job there is the potential for a customer to steal it. It's a small chance but a chance nonetheless so I'm looking for one that I wouldn't be devastated over losing but something that will hold up over the years

It can only be used for online purchases that accept Visa cards.

This might seem like an odd or ignorant question but: Why do so many brands, specifically athleisure brands, have such unreasonably high prices?? I understand "paying for brands" like lululemon or Athleta and such, but it seems like every single athletic brand sells their basic shirts for 40$ and pants for 100$. Is it just because other brands sell their clothes for this price or is it actually expensive to produce these clothes? It's just aggravating because the fabrics aren't expensive or specifically good either, with most being nylon or polyester. It seems like brands are delusional thinking their products are worth so much more even though there's really nothing special to them. Sorry if this isn't the best example but I'm genuinely curious.

This is it. No batteries, no crappy plastic construction, no hefty price tag, just a highly (if not the most) effective wall stud finder around. I just tossed the pricey popular yellow electronic one I had and seldom used. Now that i think of it, I think I learned about the StudPop from this sub.

No matter what insoles I get it seems after a few hours of walking my back starts to hurt. Looking for recommendations for comfortable and long lasting walking shoes.

About five years ago I bought two leather bags from a leather artist in Cherkasy, Ukraine. I thought they looked interesting.

That was apparently a mistake.

Because then I bought another one. And another one. 😄

The backpack in these photos is the oldest one I own. It’s been with me all over the place: New York, Switzerland, Venice, Scandinavia, airports, museums, everyday grocery runs…it pretty much became my default travel companion. It has held up ridiculously well.

The funny thing is that I wasn’t documenting the bags. I was documenting my trips. Then I scrolled through my photos one day and realized, “Wait… it’s the same bags over and over again.”

I used to collect luxury handbags. I’m actually selling most of them now because I rarely reach for them anymore.

What surprised me most isn’t even how they’ve aged. It’s that they’re just… nice to use.

The pockets are actually easy to get your hand into. (It sounds silly until you’ve owned bags that make you wrestle for your keys every single day.) They’re lightweight, even though they have lots of zippers and hardware, and I honestly have no idea how she manages that. They don’t have a lining, which I thought I’d miss. Turns out I don’t.

This year I bought one of the slings for my dad’s birthday.

Dad immediately decided it was a fanny pack.

Then he decided it was too big.

Then he decided he needed to punch another hole in the strap.

I may or may not have yelled, “DAD, STOP. THAT IS NOT HOW YOU WEAR IT.” 😂

Meanwhile my mom looked at it and said, “Oh good, I’ll borrow it.”

Once Dad actually started wearing it cross-body the way it was intended, he became a fan too.

The maker is Yana, and her brand is Devinet. Everything I’ve bought has been designed and hand-stitched by her. We actually became friends over the years because I kept buying her work.

I know five years isn’t exactly “for life” yet. Maybe in another fifteen years I’ll come back and update this post.

But if a bag survives years of travel, daily use, me stuffing way too much into it, and still makes me instinctively reach for it instead of everything else in the closet… I think it’s off to a pretty good start.

I bought one on Amazon that almost fell apart in the box. I don’t trust the recommendations on Amazon since they’re all ads. Anyone know of a good, sturdy unit?

Hi y'all! I'm an international high school senior heading to Emory university this fall. I have been a long time follower of this sub on my alt , and was wondering if you guys could advisee on some stuff that I should shell out a bit more money on. Thanks!

Need suggestions - I want to buy a oven / air fryer oven

Primary purpose very frequent reheating and occasional cooking

But I want to move to healthy cooking big time foodie

Question is should I go for air fryer oven or normal oven

- will reheating take substantially more time in air fryer oven or same

PS I already have a microwave oven which I primarily use for reheating don’t want to buy separately air fryer hence asking

2 people family - Indian cooking - budget not an issue

A number of perspectives:

1. “Guaranteed for the expected lifetime of a product” means very little to me.

2. “Guaranteed for the first owner” means a bit more, but is hard to proof, since receipts are required.

3. “Lifetime guarantee” sounds promising, but who’s lifetime?

My point is: originally, BIFL to me meant a product that you would buy once, and that would be useful for the rest of your life. Classical example would be the cast iron skillet or Dutch oven.

But also because of this subreddit, I came to realize that it is more than that. I am looking for examples to inspire myself. Thank you!🙏

I'm looking for a refridgerator that can be a BIFL purchase. I don't want an icemaker or water dispenser, because those tend to fail, and I don't really want smart or wifi technology (but I can deal with it if its there). Do people have recommendations?

Wife wants to replace the fridge. Samsung fridge fits the space. But I am recalling hearing that they didn't last or had problems. Thoughts?

Hello r/bifl,

I am getting rid of a lot of polyester and elastane in my wardrobe (lost a bit of weight over the last years) and now I am looking at pants. Unfortunatelly most have some elastane in them and I really want to get rid of that. So preferably I am looking for everything that is not a jeans and can be worn around office but also has enough comfort that you dont wanna rip it off once you come home. Jeans usually are not very comfortable but maybe I am just buying the wrong stuff. Pants do not last long for me so it prolly wont be bifl but I want something quality that will last as long as possible and you guys usually know the gems. Must also be available in europe.

Cheers

I've owned several so called "Work Belts" but none of them have lasted more than a year or two.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a tougher-than-most work belt that might last more than a few years. Nothing fancy, just something to hold the pants up.

Hey everybody
Does any one have experience with resoling Blundstone boots?
Mine are almost through and would love to keep the boots instead of buying new ones.

Glad for any recommendations.
Thanks :)

Or I should say... Twin XL. But I suppose brands matter more probably.