I am still learning and testing different brands and styles over time. Whenever I find something that actually works well, I tend to reorder it later. Each material has advantages and disadvantages depending on season and activity. Online shopping will always have a bit of risk, but experience makes it easier. I do not trust only the star rating, I like to see detailed photos and longer comments.
If anyone is interested in real user experiences, I sometimes write short notes about the shops I test.
You can find one of the pages here:
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For fashion and clothing I pay attention to fabric thickness and stitching details. Forums, blogs and communities create a kind of collective memory for shoppers. I think it is better to build a small collection of reliable products than to buy random cheap things. I also think about how easy it is to track a parcel once it ships. If anyone has long term experience with certain online shops, I am always curious to read it.