The v tread combination tap sole is the discreet rubber sole option.
Allen edmonds rubber half sole.
Covering such beautiful leather soles with rubber almost feels criminal.
I keep 3 pairs of ae at work and wear sneakers or boots on my commute.
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.
Leather rubber a combination of the two at allen edmonds we offer dozens of different soles for our shoes.
Understanding the different types of soles is the key to getting a shoe that fits your needs and lifestyle.
The goodyear rubber protective half sole i.
Once those wear down just go back to the cobbler and add them again.
See how different sole protectors look on different shoes and how they hold up over time.
Allen edmonds wolverine 1000 mile boots and red wing iron rangers are in the review rotation so far.
It gives you all of the advantages of a rubber sole while retaining the look of a classic leather sole.
It s much cheaper 20 30 than sending the shoes back to ae to resole.
Alternatively keep the shoes at work and wear sneakers on the commute.
Here are some shots to give you an idea of how the half soles change the look of the shoe.
But they wouldn t stay beautiful for long which is how i find the strength.
They are way overdue for a shine and are severely scuffed.
We have been creating timeless custom made men s dress shoes and casual shoes since 1922.
Founded in 1922 allen edmonds shoe corporation is a u s.
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Bourbon color allen edmonds fifth avenue with half soles.
In this video i refresh a friend s pair of allen edmonds mora double monk strap loafers.
U can go to a cobbler and add heel pads and vibram soles to the allen edmonds.
Named for the wet weather gripping v shape on the tread these soles are actually made with a combination of leather and rubber.
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.
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