Leather soled shoes walking to work

[AAD44H]

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]

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.

Sounds like a plan then as mine tend to last about 8-10 months each at the moment anyway, will get them resoled, rotate and maybe look at wearing others to work, i think the main way to destroy them is the wet as oppose to the commute.

[AAD44H]

This thread now seems to have turned in to a heated debate.