I gave up buying new shoes, they always took multiple wears to bed in. Even doing the work and home not moving much thing. I started buying secondhand, now have enough good shoes that shouldn't need to buy another pair now, just repair when required.
eBay or elsewhere? I'm not seeing much decent stuff on eBay at the moment (right now looking for a pair of C&J / Cheaney or similar with commando soles, to replace a pair of Meermin which have't worm well).
I gave up buying new shoes, they always took multiple wears to bed in. Even doing the work and home not moving much thing. I started buying secondhand, now have enough good shoes that shouldn't need to buy another pair now, just repair when required.
That want much help was it?