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Brown Loafers Neeed...Maybe?

I am 64 days into my Year of No Shopping announced here.  And I have a dilemma, a shoe dilemma, one might even go as far as to call this a loafer-lemma.  My sturdy, go-to, brown loafers from Bass are falling apart and they are a staple in my wardrobe.

 
 
 
 


 I'm wondering if I can buy a replacement pair? If the damage was merely superficial, I would argue no. However, a rainy morning of runny errands with wet feet is a sign that the shoes are done.


Here's a possible replacement pair:

 
These are a bit pricey, but so were the previous pair and I had them since 2008! So cost-per-wear is high. This pairs also caught my eye:
 
 
So, what do we think? Do I have a case here for suspending the shopping hiatus for a few minutes and ordering new brown loafers?  And which pair?


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  1. Since you have run into this before. Set a certain amount of money you are comfortable enough spending this year total for replacement items (i.e. $300). Once you run out, you are done. That way you can replace things you need but you won't want to waste that amount on things that you can live without.

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  2. Good idea. I decided to take your advice on the last pair and try to see if the my shoe guy can fix them. But I'm afraid these are beyond repair...

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