Boots Theory. What’s your choice?

Boots theory says that being poor is more expensive in the long run because you are forced to buy cheap, low‑quality stuff that wears out and has to be replaced, so over time you pay more than someone who can afford high‑quality items upfront.

I am not rich, maybe middle class or below - but I would prefer to buy something of good quality, pay a little more (I would save for months together) and use it for a long time.

I once got a belt, made by CAT, costed me 3k in 2013, but I used it till 2024.

What would/do you do?