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Muncie4 t1_j9jf4fs wrote

Most things in life a comparison metric we can rely on. On a near equal footing, if you wanted an air filter, we have metrics for those so one might compare functionality. HEPA is the gold standard and its also known as PM 2.5. Want something better? There are PM 1 filters which remove even more from the air. And I'm sure there's something in-between or maybe even better than PM 1.

There is nothing like the above with water filters. There is no standard. You can buy a water filter at Dollar General, one from Brita at Walmart or an under sink system from your cousin Terry who is hawking the latest Multi Level Marketing water purifier and you have no way of knowing which is doing a better job. Why? There's no rating system like air cleaners. Air cleaners are rated on Particulate Matter (PM) containment. Water cleaners are based on nothing.

Now here is where, again, I'm going to say: If what I have said is wrong, please someone prove me wrong. I'm hoping someone comes off the top rope and puts me in my place with a knowledge drop.

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NerdyOutdoors t1_j9jbogc wrote

Such a cool & thoughtful gift idea, OP!

I have a pair of Grenson boots. Resoleable, absolutely gorgeous, and good fit. Not inexpensive at all, but if the the leather holds up, the re-soleable bottom means I can keep them going for a long long time.

I like the “Fred” G2 fit. Just a tiny bit over your current budget. Sometimes these pop up on sale on their website.

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Weltraumdrache t1_j9j8tsm wrote

Leather boots are very tough but they also need a brushing, cleaning and new coat of wax every now and then. So don’t forget a care kit.

In Germany I know the Burgol brand but it might be a different one in your country.

He doesn’t have to be as rigorous like in the military but leather needs that to become truly “for life”.

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