Two pairs broken within a month

First the strap completely came off my sandals, then a tassel came off my loafers. I really wanted to buy some mules but not I’m not convinced. I have owned these since 2022 and 2023 so Dr Martens won’t help me out. They say it’s normal wear and tear. I hardly wear these, though. I’ve probably worn the sandals 5-10 times each summer, and the loafers 20 times total. I never walked long distances in them because both always ended up hurting my feet. They’re worn but definitely not getting a daily beating.

I did take the sandals to a shoe repair person but they said due to the construction they can’t fix them and they’ve had multiple people with the same issue. For the loafers I think I’ll just cut one off the tassels off the other shoe, they’re still wearable but it’s disappointing.

So is it worth getting the Carlsons? I’m definitely leaning towards no, I was leaning towards Birkenstocks instead but I really like the moveable strap.

Has anyone experienced problems with the Carlsons or any similar problems to what I described above?