[surfingdino]

My daughter was very disappointed with the shoes she bought recently. They lasted less than half the time real leather model from the same brand did and cost more! They also developed creases and were difficult to polish. I am ok with alternatives when they are alternatives not replacements. It's like with vegan vs. vegetarian options at my local japanese food place. They replaced all but one vegetarian dish with vegan variants and are not bringing the vegetarian dishes back. That's not choice, that's forced replacement.

[HelloMcFly]

> That's not choice, that's forced replacement

It was a choice for the restaurant - they are agents in this as well, and may be doing so based on their own values vs. economic forecasts.

[mgrandl]

Let me guess: Doc Martens… their boots (especially faux leather ones) are absolutely bottom tier garbage.

[SideburnsOfDoom]

Doc Martens used to be good, but quality has declined steeply. Their Wikipedia page will give you a good idea as to when and why https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Martens

[astrodust]

Was it private equity?

(Yes, it was private equity)