A shoe like this will not last and actually looks quite uncomfortable. Do not recommend.

Funky is fine but if you are looking for longevity, you’ll likely find it in more “boring” shoe styles. Look at it like this - a $70 funky shoe will have multiple cost areas that do not benefit the structure of the shoe. Funky designs cost money to develop, and in order to maintain a competitive price point, lower quality materials will be used in manufacturing. A $70 “dad sneaker” has virtually no design cost - everything is going to the best materials possible. Some easy things to look for - you want a welted sole, or vulcanized rubber. Multiple layers to the body that are both fused with glue and have stitching reinforcement in key areas (heel, inner midsole, toebox). Of course, a comfortable insole is always of benefit too.

For material, fabric generally does not last long term. It stains easily, scuffs and tears easily, and takes more effort and care to wear in wet weather. There is a reason leather has been used for footwear for hundreds, if not thousands of years. It’s the best. There are lots of different leathers with different pros and cons, I am not going to get into that detail here. You can research that yourself. All leather still requires care, but you can get away with a lot less.

As the other commenter said, the less you wear your shoes, the longer they last. Try not to get the insides wet, and let them dry fully before wearing them. Cedar shoe trees do wonders for that. You may consider getting two of the same shoe and rotating between them. One pair full time may last 2-3 years, two pairs rotated can easily push 10. Just take care of them!

And finally… DO NOT KICK YOUR SHOES OFF, DO NOT SHOVE THEM ON YOUR FEET! That is the fastest way to destroy them! Use the laces, untie and loosen to take off, and use a shoehorn to put them back on. Take care not to crush the heel, because once that goes it’s all over.

Take a pin needle, put it down the skinny hole and wiggle it around to open it up. Pull cable through. Take pliers and squish hole closed. Push cable back through.

Have you confirmed the toe box is free of plastic or cardboard?