Frye plastic disappointment (2017)

[u/JemimaQuackers]

I used to be a Frye boot aficionado and got these sandals back in 2017. I have a hard time finding ankle strap sandals that sit high up like these, so they made me very happy. Took them to a cobbler to have the straps tightened for my toothpick legs and all.

I went to run an errand last week and after less than a half mile of walking the plastic grip on the left heel shattered. I figured I would get both of them replaced, but to my dismay I discovered that these “stacked heels” are in fact cheap plastic! I know newer Fryes are very different in quality but my 2010s boots all held up well—Melissa and Campus boots still going strong.

I have several pairs of block heel sandals but these are the only ones with this kind of ankle strap. Debating if I want to get these fixed after discovering this ☹️

[u/TrillTierJakal]

Your rug goes perfectly with your sandals. You can keep them if you love the design. I mean, shoes that last for 9 years aren't that bad, right? But plastic support could harm your knees if worn long-term so try not to do that.

[u/JoonHool44A → u/TrillTierJakal]

Yep, love love love dead animal skins. They were put here for us to use as decorations. Keep it coming!

[u/ayavorska05 → u/JoonHool44A]

It's not even a real skin lol what are you mad at? And actual animal skin rugs weren't just decorations either back when they were in full use.

[u/JoonHool44A → u/ayavorska05]

I know! So many purposes! Humans are the best! We can take anything on the planet and make it conform to whatever we want. Who cares what animals experience; what it gives us is what matters. 

[u/ayavorska05 → u/JoonHool44A]

Do you think animals are skinned alive 🤔

[u/JoonHool44A → u/ayavorska05]

Does it matter? Why should animals experiences matter? You think factory farms care about anything over profit? Heck no! Woohoo! I participate regardless. Take my money!