You wear it every day. It gets battered and heated, scratched and freezing cold. Let’s face it, your holster goes through a lot. How often do you inspect it for damage? Do you know what you’re looking for?
I use wallet holsters, the sueded flat side deforms around the handle and slide after about 2 years. So, the holster actually starts printing outline of the handle against the pocket. Spending $50 once every two years is not too bad.
Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 2.0 is going on its 4th year. The leather is definitely wearing out, the kydex is still holding up marvelously. I should get ahold of AG and see about making use of their lifetime warranty.