That looks well made. Thanks for the link.
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It doesn’t need go be a very thorough cleaning unless its very dirty.
Simply water and leather soap. Then some conditioner after.
What does grungy mean to you? Is it patina on full grain leather? Is it the thinnest leather stitched by a machine that as started to fray and tear? Is it paint starting to rub off?
Better quality wallets are saddle stitched by hand using full grain veg-tan leather or other leathers from reputable tanneries. The edges are usually burnished and not painted. They will patina nicely but will have to be cleaned and oiled at least once a year.
These are sorted by popularity.
You’ll need the Shoe of Theseus if your looking for one that lasts 30 years.
It’ll have to be made from full grain leather and have a welt. This will allow a cobbler to replace components.
Modern(athletic not fashion) sneakers are made to be worn for 300-500 miles. That is the life of the glues, foams and synthetic materials.
I know there have been brands in the past that have made sneakers this way but they are fashion/luxury/lifestyle versions. Not sneakers that are actually made for exercise.
Edit: I found these. They might be the ones I remember reading about.
https://www.feitdirect.com/products/classic-high-tan
That brand also makes these but they might not be welted.
https://www.feitdirect.com/products/trek-lace-up-low