Indeed, you are now aware of the fact that soft grip does not last long. Most of the senior golfers like a softer grip as it helps them in feeling their shots. However, it also depends if you are a beginner or a pro player.
If you have just started playing, then go for a durable grip because you need more practice at the start because playing more practice shots will compel you to change your grips too often. However, when you become a regular player, you can go for a softer grip.