Leather soled shoes walking to work
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I currently own a few pairs of leather shoes and have been wearing them for the past few years to work however it annoys me when they get wet and the amount of wear that they receive when walking a mile to and from work every day. I have now decided that the best solution would be to leave my 'formal' shoes at work and wear a pair of cheaper shoes to and from work. Any thoughts of opinions on this? My thinking is that this will mean my shoes last longer and don't get wet.
AAD44H said:
I currently own a few pairs of leather shoes and have been wearing them for the past few years to work however it annoys me when they get wet and the amount of wear that they receive when walking a mile to and from work every day. I have now decided that the best solution would be to leave my 'formal' shoes at work and wear a pair of cheaper shoes to and from work. Any thoughts of opinions on this? My thinking is that this will mean my shoes last longer and don't get wet.
Perfectly sensible and the downside of good leather shoes and less than predictable weather.Assuming you don't want to go buy some galoshes
AyBee said:
I used to wear through my leather soles very quickly. I now cycle to work and rotate 3 pairs while here so I haven't needed to get a pair re-soled for over a year now.I am sure the shoes will last longer for not being worn in the wet for extended periods.
Not surprisingly, wet leather seems to wear much faster than dry leather.
Alternating shoes, giving your shoes at least one day's rest between each wearing, makes a big difference also.
I wipe new leather soles down with gun stock oil then leave overnight. Then treat every few weeks as seems necessary, when the soles are absolutely dry. This seems to keep the soles water-dry yet conditioned and flexible. It also greatly reduces the wicking of water to the uppers.
Not surprisingly, wet leather seems to wear much faster than dry leather.
Alternating shoes, giving your shoes at least one day's rest between each wearing, makes a big difference also.
I wipe new leather soles down with gun stock oil then leave overnight. Then treat every few weeks as seems necessary, when the soles are absolutely dry. This seems to keep the soles water-dry yet conditioned and flexible. It also greatly reduces the wicking of water to the uppers.
I don't know - I think it might be because proper leather shoes are made with support in mind.
I have the plantar fasciitis after many years of wearing trainers walking dogs and was told that the're not supportive and leather shoes were best things to wear. I now wear compression sleeves and/or heel gel pads if wearing trainers or wear proper leather ankle boots for walking the dogs.
Plantar is also a common running injury - and takes ages to be rid of.
I have the plantar fasciitis after many years of wearing trainers walking dogs and was told that the're not supportive and leather shoes were best things to wear. I now wear compression sleeves and/or heel gel pads if wearing trainers or wear proper leather ankle boots for walking the dogs.
Plantar is also a common running injury - and takes ages to be rid of.
John Lobb use to do a rubber sole cover to protect your shoes in bad weather. They looked a bit s
t but worked. I got a pair thrown in when I bought a pair of shoes a few years ago.
It was a bit like those blue plastic shoes covers you use to have to wear looking around a show house. Apart from they were the same colour as the shoe and were fitted to the shoe so it didn't look like you had taped crisp pockets over your feet.
I only used them a couple of time as I thought it made me look like I had feet like Aladdin.
t but worked. I got a pair thrown in when I bought a pair of shoes a few years ago.It was a bit like those blue plastic shoes covers you use to have to wear looking around a show house. Apart from they were the same colour as the shoe and were fitted to the shoe so it didn't look like you had taped crisp pockets over your feet.
I only used them a couple of time as I thought it made me look like I had feet like Aladdin.
Yep, Dainite soles are fantastic for wet conditions! Most of my shoes are Dainite now.
Alternatively, a decent cobbler can apply a rubber sole cover to leather soles to make them more durable.
I had this done to a pair of Church's a couple of years ago and they are still going strong. The cobbler did a really neat job for about £20.
Alternatively, a decent cobbler can apply a rubber sole cover to leather soles to make them more durable.
I had this done to a pair of Church's a couple of years ago and they are still going strong. The cobbler did a really neat job for about £20.
Day 1: Buy new leather soled shoes.
Day 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
Day 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
DonkeyApple said:
Day 1: Buy new leather soled shoes.
Day 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
does that not look a bit sDay 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
t thoughBlown2CV said:
DonkeyApple said:
Day 1: Buy new leather soled shoes.
Day 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
does that not look a bit sDay 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
t thoughIt's a sub 1mm layer that no one looks at. Men's shoes are not Louboutins, they aren't going to stuck up in the air for the rest of the club to admire.
It's also what everyone does who has been having to wear leather soled shoes as its the only means to stop your soles wearing out and to stop yourself sliding. I honestly can't think of an upside to leaving your shoes bare if you are having to walk around in them rather than travelling door to door by taxi etc.
DonkeyApple said:
Blown2CV said:
DonkeyApple said:
Day 1: Buy new leather soled shoes.
Day 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
does that not look a bit sDay 1: Glue on a cheap rubber repair sole as used to be sold at Woolies.
When it wears down, peel it off and repeat.
You won't slip in the wet and you'll never hole your shoes.
I have decent shoes that have made it more than twenty years and this is a big part of the secret for maintaining quality shoes.
t thoughIt's a sub 1mm layer that no one looks at. Men's shoes are not Louboutins, they aren't going to stuck up in the air for the rest of the club to admire.
It's also what everyone does who has been having to wear leather soled shoes as its the only means to stop your soles wearing out and to stop yourself sliding. I honestly can't think of an upside to leaving your shoes bare if you are having to walk around in them rather than travelling door to door by taxi etc.
it just when you said you stick things on yourself that you bought from woolies that doesn't to me say that it fits with a well-designed shoe. If it works for you then fine.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff