I had moved the shoe anecdote before I saw your reply since it fit better elsewhere and I did not want to write the same thing twice: https://news.ycombinator.

I had moved the shoe anecdote before I saw your reply since it fit better elsewhere and I did not want to write the same thing twice: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42544305 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42544305 Anyway, why waste my time doing further research just because a random guy who convinced himself arguably inferior hand made goods are superior to factory made goods did not like hearing that? The opportunity cost is not worthwhile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunity_cost https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunity_cost Finally, “if you have not done enough research to agree with me, you have not done enough research” is a fallacious line of thought, since it excludes the possibility you are wrong. Coincidentally, I have an interest in this particular line of research since it is hard for me to find shoes that fit. That is why I have several pairs of the same exact shoe in my closet in the first place. In any case, I have done enough research to be comfortable. The fact that the results do not align with your beliefs is your problem.