Dude I love you. You give such very good advice and insight. Doing small repairs at a pedorthic specialized shoe store when I don't have pedorthic modifications to make. The repairs are slowly spiraling into a nightmare that would have been ended long ago without tips from this channel. I won't throw in the towel because many great customers make sure I feel appreciated but the frustrations really have forced me to refuse some work unless they are already a longtime customer. Tons of equipment here I know how to use but it seems a huge portion of people who tell me they need/value that skill just wont pay more than $10 for any kind of repair. Especially because I have $200 jobs for medical needs as my main work flow. The only reason I offer repairs is to keep me working 8-10 five days a week instead of finding my day is finished after 4 to 6 hours, I'm salary so it's purely to help yet so many people think it should be cheaper and faster and there should be more people doing it around... Southern Alberta, cowboy country and often dubbed little Texas but only one boot brand made in the province and only Hutterite cobblers for 2 hours in all directions... If it's not common around these parts it isn't profitable. Only reason we can justify it is cause we have a steady flow of mobility needs being refered to us and gov or insurance coverage clears the bill. That's what keeps lights on and bought all the equipment. Seems like everytime we go over numbers I have fewer and fewer reasons for the boss as to why we should keep doing it.
I bought a used pair of Edward Greens and the cobbler recommended Vibram and Svig Crespino. I went with the Svig sole guards because they had more traction. I'm thankful for your videos. You provide much needed information which can't be found anywhere online.
Wow, everything anyone ever wants to know about sole protectors! Excellent explanation! Thanks. How many times does the Vibram 1.8 sole protector last for someone weighing 130lb walking around town?
Let's say i have a pair of men's dress shoes with a leather sole. So does it make sense in your opinion to equip it with a soleguard right away, only to repeat the resoling within a matter of months when worn on a daily basis? So my point is, does it make a difference in overall cost to just walk down on the factory leather sole and replace it with a proper JR leather sole to last for maybe years? Or does it basically come down to a matter of ideology/taste/style? Don't get me wrong, I'm a cobbler's apprentice and I deal with these issues just every day, but keep wondering if theres any long term differences in cost/overall value and am looking forward to your assentment. You're running a great channel, I love how you take time to explain the little but significant differences in materials and construction :) cheers from germany :)
The main point for sole guard is more about grip while keeping leather sole feel lot of people love vs pure rubber sole. That what I think. And, one person might want some protection from bad weather. Pure leather sole isnt great with rain or snow. 🤷♂️
Protective soles are definitely a huge improvement when they go on ladies shoes that have thin soles but if you are comparing a men’s pair of shoes that tend to have a thick sole at that point it’s more about the traction in that case. You also have to consider if you put protective soles on a cheap pair of shoes with cheap quality leather unlike JR that will definitely improve the wear time and will be better on cost
@@CobblersPlus Can rubber sole protectors be placed on a pair of men's Goodyear welted shoes indefinitely? Or will there eventually be a time when the shoes need to be resoled?
So regarding the tape, there is a kind that is sold to be used in slippery floor and it comes in clear and black, if my soles are black anyway do you think it's worth giving a try? or could the adhesive damage my soles? The roll with 5m x 25mm is about 5 bucks. There is no near enough cobblers where I live, or at least not reputable/professional imo. Good content, thanks.
Thank you for your awesome content. Here's a question that's been on my mind since you posted the video of the Allen Edmonds shoes where the factory stitched rubber half sole became sticky after the chemical reaction: Generally, it is advised to put rubber sole protectors on leather soled shoes when new or relatively new. But what would be your advice when you purchase a Goodyear welted leather soled shoe with a rubber half sole that is stitched through (like the Allen Edmonds in your previous video). If you wore these types of shoes straight out of the box there will come a time when the factory installed rubber half sole becomes worn down. At that time, I assume that the stitches would have been worn through and the shoes would be due for a resole. During the resole, a new leather sole could be stitched on and a new rubber sole protector could then be applied. Alternatively, the rubber portion of the leather sole could be sanded off and about half of the leather sole could be removed from the welt and then reattached. A rubber sole protector could then be attached as you suggested in your previous video. I imagine that these are both relatively expensive procedures as more work is involved. So please correct me if I am wrong but does the stitched through rubber half sole negate any savings when compared to having a cobbler apply a rubber sole protector to a plain leather sole when the shoes are new? (Let's assume that the manufacturer didn't give you a choice of sole options.) On the other hand, it seems redundant to put a rubber sole protector on when new as the shoes have already been installed with one from the factory. In this case, would it be a more economical route to apply a new rubber sole protector over the new stitched through rubber half sole as rubber sole protectors can be replaced several times before the shoe is due for a resole as the stitches haven't been worn through yet. What is your suggestion in this situation? What would be your advice with a Goodyear welted shoe with a leather sole that features rubber traction just in the center of the leather sole?
So the type of soul that you go with is all personal preference as well as the functionality that you need from it. Glued on protective soul will be definitely a nice improvement to help protect the stitches and give a little extra wear but it’s not going to be as Durable or last as long as a thicker rubber which typically gets stitched. A thicker rubber however you have the option to stitch it or just glue it stitching it will strengthen the overall build but will cost more in the long run. Not always is it needed to be a full resole to have The rubber protective sole stitched on but you have the option between just stitching and gluing. Personally because I live in Colorado I like a leather soul with a stitched on rubber protective sole. But for the very bad weather a full Dainite rubber sole is the way to go. But there’s also of course just having a traditional with just a leather soul and I love that the most with a nice dress shoe So it really comes down to what shoes do you plan to wear in bad weather, what shoes you plan to wear every day and what shoes you plan to save for special occasions.
I have vibranm on all my cowboy boots it’s thin but save on my cowboy boots I have about 20 pair at 700 plus a pair I prefer to put these on they make my soles indestructible as I only wear a pair of boots maybe twice a week for one pair then I change them out I had a pair of libertys that are About 1200 new I might wear them a week out of year depending on weather so I put a vibrant on them and they have been on ther and have not wore at all I never used to bother but now almost all my boots have protectors on sole so they will outwear me as I’m 61 so I don’t walk a lot I drive so my boots stay like new I only have to do the heals once in a while
What percentage of your customers that resole ask for the sole=protect? How about heels is there a corresponding heel-protect? Does the 2 mm thickness make a difference as far as maintaining the balance between heel and sole?
It’s hard to say just depends on time of year and some people get it done on a few pairs and leave the others with a leather sole. Ladies of course like it a lot more
Should i - in a desert climate - apply sole protection to my Malone Souliers soft natural leather soles? Im split. I don’t walk miles in heels. I don’t want the original heel to be sanded down too much that can be reversed.
i have more then 10 pairs of so kates, my ex bought me my first three pairs, and when we took the two to get the bottoms re-done... i cried because he cut the bottom of them... and i can see where the cut is, luckily when they arent worn i cant... but i still know its there... i am wondering do you have to cut the bottom in order to have the shinny sole put on?
Hi.just watched today. Very informative. I watched the install video yesterday. Please reply to my email sent last night at your convenience. Would like to do mail in service. Thanks
So regarding the tape, there is a kind that is sold to be used in slippery floor and it comes in clear and black, if my soles are black anyway do you think it's worth giving a try? or could the adhesive damage my soles? The roll with 5m x 25mm is about 5 bucks. There is no near enough cobblers where I live, or at least not reputable/professional imo. Good content, thanks.
So regarding the tape, there is a kind that is sold to be used in slippery floor and it comes in clear and black, if my soles are black anyway do you think it's worth giving a try? or could the adhesive damage my soles? The roll with 5m x 25mm is about 5 bucks. There is no near enough cobblers where I live, or at least not reputable/professional imo. Good content, thanks.
So the stick on pads like that are great for last minute when you need some traction but can’t be relied on for more than 1 or 2 wears. As for the adhesive damaging the bottom it won’t do any more to it than if you were to just wear them as is
Dude I love you. You give such very good advice and insight.
Doing small repairs at a pedorthic specialized shoe store when I don't have pedorthic modifications to make. The repairs are slowly spiraling into a nightmare that would have been ended long ago without tips from this channel. I won't throw in the towel because many great customers make sure I feel appreciated but the frustrations really have forced me to refuse some work unless they are already a longtime customer. Tons of equipment here I know how to use but it seems a huge portion of people who tell me they need/value that skill just wont pay more than $10 for any kind of repair. Especially because I have $200 jobs for medical needs as my main work flow. The only reason I offer repairs is to keep me working 8-10 five days a week instead of finding my day is finished after 4 to 6 hours, I'm salary so it's purely to help yet so many people think it should be cheaper and faster and there should be more people doing it around...
Southern Alberta, cowboy country and often dubbed little Texas but only one boot brand made in the province and only Hutterite cobblers for 2 hours in all directions... If it's not common around these parts it isn't profitable. Only reason we can justify it is cause we have a steady flow of mobility needs being refered to us and gov or insurance coverage clears the bill. That's what keeps lights on and bought all the equipment. Seems like everytime we go over numbers I have fewer and fewer reasons for the boss as to why we should keep doing it.
I bought a used pair of Edward Greens and the cobbler recommended Vibram and Svig Crespino. I went with the Svig sole guards because they had more traction. I'm thankful for your videos. You provide much needed information which can't be found anywhere online.
Super good ! Im calling him now!
Wow, everything anyone ever wants to know about sole protectors! Excellent explanation! Thanks. How many times does the Vibram 1.8 sole protector last for someone weighing 130lb walking around town?
Thanks , very informative 👍🏻
Let's say i have a pair of men's dress shoes with a leather sole. So does it make sense in your opinion to equip it with a soleguard right away, only to repeat the resoling within a matter of months when worn on a daily basis?
So my point is, does it make a difference in overall cost to just walk down on the factory leather sole and replace it with a proper JR leather sole to last for maybe years?
Or does it basically come down to a matter of ideology/taste/style?
Don't get me wrong, I'm a cobbler's apprentice and I deal with these issues just every day, but keep wondering if theres any long term differences in cost/overall value and am looking forward to your assentment.
You're running a great channel, I love how you take time to explain the little but significant differences in materials and construction :) cheers from germany :)
The main point for sole guard is more about grip while keeping leather sole feel lot of people love vs pure rubber sole.
That what I think.
And, one person might want some protection from bad weather. Pure leather sole isnt great with rain or snow. 🤷♂️
Protective soles are definitely a huge improvement when they go on ladies shoes that have thin soles but if you are comparing a men’s pair of shoes that tend to have a thick sole at that point it’s more about the traction in that case. You also have to consider if you put protective soles on a cheap pair of shoes with cheap quality leather unlike JR that will definitely improve the wear time and will be better on cost
@@CobblersPlus Can rubber sole protectors be placed on a pair of men's Goodyear welted shoes indefinitely? Or will there eventually be a time when the shoes need to be resoled?
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So regarding the tape, there is a kind that is sold to be used in slippery floor and it comes in clear and black, if my soles are black anyway do you think it's worth giving a try? or could the adhesive damage my soles? The roll with 5m x 25mm is about 5 bucks. There is no near enough cobblers where I live, or at least not reputable/professional imo.
Good content, thanks.
Thanks
Anyone know of orange sole protecters to match Santoni orange soles?
Thank you for your awesome content. Here's a question that's been on my mind since you posted the video of the Allen Edmonds shoes where the factory stitched rubber half sole became sticky after the chemical reaction:
Generally, it is advised to put rubber sole protectors on leather soled shoes when new or relatively new. But what would be your advice when you purchase a Goodyear welted leather soled shoe with a rubber half sole that is stitched through (like the Allen Edmonds in your previous video). If you wore these types of shoes straight out of the box there will come a time when the factory installed rubber half sole becomes worn down. At that time, I assume that the stitches would have been worn through and the shoes would be due for a resole. During the resole, a new leather sole could be stitched on and a new rubber sole protector could then be applied.
Alternatively, the rubber portion of the leather sole could be sanded off and about half of the leather sole could be removed from the welt and then reattached. A rubber sole protector could then be attached as you suggested in your previous video. I imagine that these are both relatively expensive procedures as more work is involved.
So please correct me if I am wrong but does the stitched through rubber half sole negate any savings when compared to having a cobbler apply a rubber sole protector to a plain leather sole when the shoes are new? (Let's assume that the manufacturer didn't give you a choice of sole options.)
On the other hand, it seems redundant to put a rubber sole protector on when new as the shoes have already been installed with one from the factory. In this case, would it be a more economical route to apply a new rubber sole protector over the new stitched through rubber half sole as rubber sole protectors can be replaced several times before the shoe is due for a resole as the stitches haven't been worn through yet. What is your suggestion in this situation?
What would be your advice with a Goodyear welted shoe with a leather sole that features rubber traction just in the center of the leather sole?
So the type of soul that you go with is all personal preference as well as the functionality that you need from it.
Glued on protective soul will be definitely a nice improvement to help protect the stitches and give a little extra wear but it’s not going to be as Durable or last as long as a thicker rubber which typically gets stitched.
A thicker rubber however you have the option to stitch it or just glue it stitching it will strengthen the overall build but will cost more in the long run.
Not always is it needed to be a full resole to have The rubber protective sole stitched on but you have the option between just stitching and gluing.
Personally because I live in Colorado I like a leather soul with a stitched on rubber protective sole. But for the very bad weather a full Dainite rubber sole is the way to go.
But there’s also of course just having a traditional with just a leather soul and I love that the most with a nice dress shoe
So it really comes down to what shoes do you plan to wear in bad weather, what shoes you plan to wear every day and what shoes you plan to save for special occasions.
I have vibranm on all my cowboy boots it’s thin but save on my cowboy boots I have about 20 pair at 700 plus a pair I prefer to put these on they make my soles indestructible as I only wear a pair of boots maybe twice a week for one pair then I change them out I had a pair of libertys that are About 1200 new I might wear them a week out of year depending on weather so I put a vibrant on them and they have been on ther and have not wore at all I never used to bother but now almost all my boots have protectors on sole so they will outwear me as I’m 61 so I don’t walk a lot I drive so my boots stay like new I only have to do the heals once in a while
What percentage of your customers that resole ask for the sole=protect? How about heels is there a corresponding heel-protect? Does the 2 mm thickness make a difference as far as maintaining the balance between heel and sole?
It’s hard to say just depends on time of year and some people get it done on a few pairs and leave the others with a leather sole. Ladies of course like it a lot more
Should i - in a desert climate - apply sole protection to my Malone Souliers soft natural leather soles? Im split. I don’t walk miles in heels. I don’t want the original heel to be sanded down too much that can be reversed.
i have more then 10 pairs of so kates, my ex bought me my first three pairs, and when we took the two to get the bottoms re-done... i cried because he cut the bottom of them... and i can see where the cut is, luckily when they arent worn i cant... but i still know its there... i am wondering do you have to cut the bottom in order to have the shinny sole put on?
He didn't cut my soles
Hi.just watched today. Very informative. I watched the install video yesterday. Please reply to my email sent last night at your convenience. Would like to do mail in service. Thanks
I've used the VIBRAM #2673 PROTANIA soles and they work well.
So regarding the tape, there is a kind that is sold to be used in slippery floor and it comes in clear and black, if my soles are black anyway do you think it's worth giving a try? or could the adhesive damage my soles? The roll with 5m x 25mm is about 5 bucks. There is no near enough cobblers where I live, or at least not reputable/professional imo.
Good content, thanks.
So regarding the tape, there is a kind that is sold to be used in slippery floor and it comes in clear and black, if my soles are black anyway do you think it's worth giving a try? or could the adhesive damage my soles? The roll with 5m x 25mm is about 5 bucks. There is no near enough cobblers where I live, or at least not reputable/professional imo.
Good content, thanks.
So the stick on pads like that are great for last minute when you need some traction but can’t be relied on for more than 1 or 2 wears. As for the adhesive damaging the bottom it won’t do any more to it than if you were to just wear them as is