See how different sole protectors look on different shoes and how they hold up over time.
Allen edmonds rubber half sole.
They are way overdue for a shine and are severely scuffed.
Covering such beautiful leather soles with rubber almost feels criminal.
V tread combination tap sole.
In this video i breathe some new life into my almost 2 1 2 year old allen edmonds mcallister wingtip oxfords by removing and replacing the old worn out goodyear protective half soles with more.
Alternatively keep the shoes at work and wear sneakers on the commute.
We have been creating timeless custom made men s dress shoes and casual shoes since 1922.
U can go to a cobbler and add heel pads and vibram soles to the allen edmonds.
Here are some shots to give you an idea of how the half soles change the look of the shoe.
It gives you all of the advantages of a rubber sole while retaining the look of a classic leather sole.
Allen edmonds wolverine 1000 mile boots and red wing iron rangers are in the review rotation so far.
I keep 3 pairs of ae at work and wear sneakers or boots on my commute.
Named for the wet weather gripping v shape on the tread these soles are actually made with a combination of leather and rubber.
Once those wear down just go back to the cobbler and add them again.
Understanding the different types of soles is the key to getting a shoe that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Founded in 1922 allen edmonds shoe corporation is a u s.
Leather rubber a combination of the two at allen edmonds we offer dozens of different soles for our shoes.
In this video i refresh a friend s pair of allen edmonds mora double monk strap loafers.
From dress to casual and for all types of weather each sole we make is designed for a specific purpose.
It s much cheaper 20 30 than sending the shoes back to ae to resole.
Our shoes use only premium leathers and are handcrafted via a 212 step process.
The v tread combination tap sole is the discreet rubber sole option.
The goodyear rubber protective half sole i.
In this video we will be refurbishing the rubber half soles also known as a sole guard on a pair of allen edmonds mcallister with the gto cross hatch soles a.
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