Protecting leather soled shoes

[softgrey]

Originally Posted by snickerdoodles

I generally get thin rubber half soles put on leather soles. I walk a ton, sometimes in rain or snow, and slippage is an issue. The half sole also gives a bit more shock protection to the shoe. Getting the leather soles resoled when worn through is an option of course, but it's much more expensive to get the shoes resoled as opposed to getting the rubber half soles.

i get this done as well...
most fashion editors i know get this done...the best shoe places recommend it...for all the reasons stated above...

especially if you do a lot of walking...you have better traction and the leather is protected if it rains or something...and it's easier on your feet and legs...so you can wear your shoes longer without discomfort...

costs about $20...i recommend it if you can afford it...
especially if you have expensive shoes with a fine leather sole that will wear out more quickly...this will extend the life of your shoes and make them more comfortable to wear...

[aerin]

Oh oops. I thought you could just put them on yourself. lol.

Thanks for that helpful info, snickerdoodles and softgrey!! I'll definitely look into this and try to find a place. But I'm out of the city (SF) right now so it might be kind of hard...



EDIT: I just found a place in the yellow pages and called them. The woman said it would cost $25 and take about 3 days to a week. Is this normal?

[softgrey]

yes aerin....sounds about right...i would have one pair done...and i fyou are happy with the work...then you can do more...

you might also call other places...i think it is actually fairly common...even though not everyone does it...

[Dego]

Strange, when I re-sole my shoes I can pick them up the same day...

[aerin]

Originally Posted by softgrey

yes aerin....sounds about right...i would have one pair done...and i fyou are happy with the work...then you can do more...

you might also call other places...i think it is actually fairly common...even though not everyone does it...

Unfortunately, there's only this one shop here in Davis, CA. I brought it there today and they said I could pick it up next Wednesday.

Dego, maybe we're just slower here in the States. lol.

[Luna]

... Yea.. I've only got my soles re-done once... and I got to pick them up in the afternoon .. (dropped 'em off in the morning!)

[jun3machina]

okay, well i think this is the right thread. sorry to have to dig it up, but i just bought a pair of frye boots. Now all the other frye boots i own have the leather bottom with a rubber base for traction. now these new ones were mail order so i didn't realize the bottoms were like they are until i took them out of the box. The bottoms are done in leather and are buffed smooth. they're gorgeous to look at but are very slippery....what can i put on them so they done slip so much? i know i had a pair of prada boots, and they were the same when i bought them. We had to scratch them up a bit with a key (like runway shoes) so they weren't so slippery..can anyone offer up a suggestion?