A good pair of leather shoes can last for years. On one condition: replace what wears out in time, meaning the heel and the sole. Waiting too long costs more, and sometimes the whole pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heel wears first, and rarely evenly: most people press harder on the outer back edge. When the heel tip<\/strong>, the small piece under the heel, is worn down to the block, it needs replacing. It is quick. Later, it is the heel itself that has to be rebuilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Press with your thumb under the front of the foot. If the sole gives way, or a lighter patch appears, it is almost worn through. Once there is a hole, water gets in and damages the insole<\/strong>, the inner piece the whole shoe is built on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sole protector<\/strong> is a thin layer of rubber glued under the front of a leather sole. It takes the wear instead of the leather, keeps it dry and stops you slipping on a wet pavement. The best time to fit one: before the original sole starts to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a full resole, there are two options. Leather<\/strong> breathes and keeps the look of a dress shoe, but it is more slippery and does not like rain. Rubber<\/strong> grips better. The choice mostly comes down to use: office or daily walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every shoe can be resoled. A stitched sole can be replaced without difficulty. An injected sole, common on trainers, is fused to the upper: repair is sometimes impossible, or more expensive than the pair. The cobbler will tell you before starting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Spot a sole that is too thin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Fit sole protectors while the pair is new<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Leather or rubber<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Know what cannot always be repaired<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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