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Aristus

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4. I used to have five pairs.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Thu May 28, 2026, 03:02 PM

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I loved them. Just as comfortable, and much more stylish than, athletic shoes. And of course, a lot more durable. For a while, Doc Martens were all I would wear. I still wear boots a lot, but just soft, suede desert boots. I've got five pairs of those, as well.

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