throw away? i keep things till they fall apart, then i tape them up and wear them more..... damn wish i had a pic of my old Doc martins....
I usually just chuck it out and replace with leathers etc. Work boots wise..... mine are split down the side on both, the back is peeling away at the bottom and ive had to replace the laces I don't know how many times but there MY boots, theyre comfortable and I can wear them all day. till death do us part XD