I wore my last pair of bootcuts until they were beyond repair. My intent is to replace the silhouette for the spring/summer. If you were to pick one pair for longevity, which would you buy? Would the bootcut be less dated for longer?

I would like two, but it's probably not that practical for my lifestyle. On the other hand, if I were to try two, I'd probably look for a mid/high rise flare in a dark wash for fun and a mid rise in a light/mid blue bootcut. My guess is that the bootcut would be less dated over time than the flare, but maybe not? I'd appreciate your wisdom about fashion cycles to check myself as I search and figure out my spending.

I am often practical about my purchases, but I think I have a 70's yearning from my early childhood years!