I am 83 years young, and this is the first time that I have ever heard of sole protectors!!! I am going to have this done, from this point forward, to all of my subsequent shoe purchases!!! Thanks for this valuable advice!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
I have done this to my shoes all my life. I got 4 pairs of beautiful brogues, two oxfords and two long wing brogues, when i was 16. I am 61 and still wearing them. The original cobbler did this, now his son does this! He had me wear them for a few days to rough the soles then cleaned the soles and stuck the sole protectors on. These shoes now would cost a small fortune! Nicely done sir!
I live in cold snowy Chicago and have this done to ALL my leather sole shoes. With good quality polish and shoe trees, my shoes have lasted 10+ years and counting.
Have being doing this for decades and have 20 year old shoes that I have never had to resole and still look better than some people's poor quality shoes! Cost effective and easily done by a competent shoe technician.
I do this at home with all my shoes, I still have shoes I bought 20 years ago, because I started doing this, you did a great job there, I dont have all your proper equipment, I simply use some spring clamps and a hack I come up with to get the edges stuck, is I use small bulldog clips, all around, the edge, and leave overnight, trim with a mora knife, never had a sole come undone, recently bought 12 pairs of boots and shoes when Samuel Windsor stopped trading, so will be doing a lot of soles, this week.
I only have one pair of leather shoes. Cheapos. I somehow watched your videos for a couple hours. Great job. I'll get myself a proper pair of shoes soon.
Has become one of my favorite channels on TH-cam. I always wore my shoes until the wore out and pitched them. I just bought my first pair of high quality shoes and will take care of them.
I like it. Gonna do a re-half sole on my Tony Lamas and I think the sole protector would be just the ticket to protect my investment. Love your videos!
@@TrentonHeath hi!, I have a cowboy boot, and the outsole has a crack in the middle. Do you think that this method could repair and prevent more damage?
@@Frambhueee Definitely prevent further damage, but cracked leather is bassically finsished in general. Maybe stick some glue up in the crack then cover with protectors. If not just replace the whole sole
@@TrentonHeath so these couldn't go over new Vibram mini lugs, correct? If I wished to use these for my Iron Rangers, what outsole would you most recommend if I wanted to regularly change the savers on my boots?
Thanks for the info on his video Heath. It really helped because I recently purchased a nice pair of used John Lobb boots and was wondering why they had a "cheap" pair of looking rubber Vibram soles on them? Well now I know, what I am seeing are the previous owner's good sense in installing rubber sole protectors! Makes me even more happy with my purchase. Thanks again!
I'm glad I found these guys before I got my first pair of nice shoes. Seeing the reviews about people bitching about prices for "simple" jobs is really infuriating
Simple jobs should be cheap... it’s usually less than $10 in total supplies for this job....stitching is extra and unless it’s thick extra sole then it’s not really needed. Takes 5min to do it also.
HI , I like the quality of workmanship done on the shoe. You guys are good! I have had some protectors work done on some used pairs of my shoe . The workmanship was not of the best and the sole protector started to unstick. I have to return them to have the protectors redone. I have learned some tricks to advise my new repair shop guy. I have purchased some new shoes recently , so I will have the protectors added . Thanks. By the way I am from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
Hey, if you haven’t a,ready sent them to the shoe repair shop. You should think about trying to install them yourself. I was nervous to do my own as I had a very expensive (to me) pair of shoes and didn’t want to ruin them but I did and it turned out great. It’s worth a shot.
Id love to see more vintage stuff, im a reenactor and just found the motivation to learn myself. Specifically how to put hobnails in a new sole and replacing a half sole. Very interesting stuff, keep it up!
I randomly discovered your videos and am receiving a great education from your excellent discussions. I've shared your site and videos with other shoe "illiterates" I know and they are also coming around to the philosophy of only dealing with true craftsmen in all aspects of life. Focusing on "Good Work" rather than "the almighty dollar" is the only way to live. Keep up the "Good Work" and keep the videos coming; you guys are the "real deal"!
Great video. I used to always get the protectors installed on new shoes. Unfortunately, we no longer have a shoe repair shop in town. Too many wear tennis shoes nowadays, and kills business for a small town shop to make a go of it. I very much enjoy your videos, you do great work, and present it very well.
Kent Owens it must take years to learn this craft. It would be interesting to see a shoe repair just ran as a business out of a home. It had not occurred to me to mail them to a shop though. The next time I need this service I will just mail them.
@@TeslaRules1856 - I talked to a shoe-dude today, he said $70...I walked 2 blocks up the street bought some durable thin rubber/composite and a tube of Shoe-Goo from the hardware store. Lord help me... ;)
"Blends in nicely..." more like perfectly. Great job. Enjoying the channel. I don't see why one would prefer to remove the GYW stitching then restitch the protector? In any event, I would assume that the attention to detail will vary from shop to shop. Would it be rude to ask your cobbler to walk you through their process or see the results of a similar project before you commission them for a project?
pattgsm Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, the attention to detail can definitely vary from shop to shop. I always tell folks to look for a local cobbler with very high ratings and comments. We always welcome folks asking us how we do things, and we love questions.
Barkers shoes (England, since 1880) make high quality shoes with leather welted soles - in the box is a Care leaflet which says “sole protectors may distort the shoe or cause it to be unbalanced”, and they advise against it saying they won’t offer their repair service to any shoes with protectors (they otherwise fully rebuild the shoes, at a cost, so long as they haven’t been previously repaired by a cobblers ). I do have Barkers which have thin sole protectors glued and pressed on by my local excellent cobbler (when the shoes were new and unworn), and they do wear better than my barkers without this job done. Barkers also do an excellent full repair service for original shoes up to three times . Do you think there is a risk as Barkers claim? My cobbler says the heels can be repaired easily when needed, and the sole protector replaced many times.
Many shoe companies say the same thing and advise against them yet this video makes no mention of this. I like this channel so it would be good to get some comment from them on these types of statements from shoe companies.
I would have enjoyed the video more if you included showing the different processes you used to fit and fix the sole protectors. I just enjoy seeing how things are done more than talking and explaining what you did or how you already did it. I don't mean to sound like a jerk, just intend it as constructive criticism is all. I do enjoy watching your videos from time to time, I just wish I could see the whole process from time to time video edited for time.
I wish I could find a business like yours around here. Shoe makers and cobblers are a dying art here. Most can only shine shoes and put new insoles on . The rest they suck at.
Great video on sole protectors,could you show a closeup of the rasp that you use? My wife caught me using her CHEESE GRATER and got pissed off,i need to get actual real tool,thanks
I suppose the protector is thin enough that you don't have to build up the heel the same to maintain the balance. And by just looking at them on the ground you'd never know they were there. Loved those shoes!
While I can see the argument for something like this, I would not put a sole protector on my good shoes. Two reasons. 1. I am very sensitive to temperature and moisture issues with shoes. In particular, it drives me crazy if my feet sweat in shoes, and rubber soled shoes are always worse than leather. Sealing the sole up with rubber would make the shoe hotter and that would drive me crazy. Maybe most guys wouldn't notice it but I think I would. Second, one of the reasons I like high quality leather soled shoes is that I like the overall performance of a leather sole. Once it's broken in, it has (usually) the perfect amount of both traction and "give." I hate squeaky or overly grippy rubber soles on shoes. In other words, why do I want to put a piece of rubber over a beautiful leather sole? Just my preferences. JP
I've seen that some manufacturers advise against fitting sole protectors starting that they put stress on the shoe's construction. I guess they affect the way the sole flexes? But i can't say I've had any issues.
Good Day to you, As a fellow cobbler from the UK Just wanted to ask you that when i have watched many of you great videos (always looking to improve my cobbler skills) i have notice that when trimming your soles you do not use a drag knife, is it just a preference? Hope you don`t mind me asking Great video as always THANKS.
I've watched a lot of your videos, I love what you do.(I wish I could) I just wondered I've seen you do Cow Boy Boots and was thinking can you do Cuban heeled Cow Boy Boots I bet you do I've had many pairs of said boots and always ended up throwing them away. If you have can you do a resoul and heel video so we can see it. Thanks from the UK. .
I added 1.8mm Vibram sole protectors to a very lightly worn pair of leather shoes. I did hammer them after fixing and weighted them down while the glue cured. Allowing the contact glue to dry BEFORE putting the protector and sole together is important and I'm sure a press is the best way to ensure you get the best result, but mine are on pretty much perfectly. DIY kits are available. It might also be possible to rig something up with a car jack!!
Would you recommend adding a flush toe tap in addition to the topy? ie. the toe tap is flush with the topy, which means no additional leather removed at the toe tap area.
Why you don't recommend putting it on the heel part? So I had mine on the toe and heel. Problem is in the heel part, the rubber sole peels off, the glue isn't that strong. Why is that?
Do these ever come off on their own , with heavy use of the shoe say ? I'd be really embarrassed to have them partially sticking to the sole of my shoes . Sole protector vs complete resole with Dainite rubber sole - what is the best option ? I just can't seem to get the right advice .
I did it myself by hand and though it worked it doesn’t have a good finished look. The soles were worn enough that I couldn’t get that sharp edge so a tight finish could be made.
I’m a huge country swing dancer and can’t for the life of me find anything to cover and protect my souls they are getting torn up like crazy. Where do I buy these me and my friends want to buy some!?
If the leather sole has been worn out is it possible to put the sole protector? Also,in case you want to have your leather sole again after u have put the protester,can u remove them and stay with the leather one? Thanks
I am a new subscriber and enjoying your content. I have a question: A shoe sole and heel, should sit completely flat, if it is decent quality, right? So by adding thickness to the front sole, are you not changing the pitch of the shoe, and tilting the foot? I mean, if the heel and sole both sit flat, would adding something, anything to the front sole, require another pad to be added to the heel? Thanks
I'm new here and just curious about something in the community. I'm planning to purchase my first pair of Loake shoes and I'm considering using sole protectors. In this case, what advantage does a Goodyear welt construction offer? (since I'll be hopefully changing my protectors only)
I appreciate the concept. I am not in that demographic though. I have enough shoes that standard leather, V-tread, Dainite, and lug soles cover all my needs.
Prevention is better than the cure . I'd rather spend a little money and time and get sole protectors on than spend more money later and get my shoes repaired . Great video Heath !
I hate it when otherwise good brands opt for not channeling the sole before stitching purely out of style. The stitches wear out way before the soles. Soles got so much life left but you’re stuck there hoping they don’t come off because your stitches are gone. I wonder if channeling and restitching soles are available services.
Many videos do cover leather protection on the uppers, thanks for your tips on sole protection. What about any tips for the inside of the shoe? I have for many years use Bick 4 once a year to apply inside the shoe entirely. I don’t know who or where I picked up this tip, sorry. Is there any other method you would suggest for Maintenance inside the shoe besides the shoe tree?
I think doing anything is better than nothing. Bick4 is good stuff. I use regular brown bottle Lexol once a year on the leather linings of my shoes and boots. I take a Saturday morning, lay down towels on the dining room table and just lotion the interiors at once. Let sit drying overnight, wipe interior with an old T-Shirt in morning and put away. This system works for me.
I have a few high end Cowboy boots semi-custom made and the boot makers all recommended Bick 4 so I’ve been using for about 10 years. I find that I like it’s non-oily texture better than Saphir and it has kept all my shoes and boots well conditioned. I’m sure there are a lot of great products, I’ve just had really good luck with it.
@@grantschroeder3676 But what is the shiping price from Croatia to England or USA??I can buy new shoes for that...In Croatia nobody fix shoes anymore...
I saw the prices are listed on their website. I could see a problem with that because the videos will stick around but their prices may need to be adjusted in future. I looked at their prices and they are very comparable to my area but honestly look like better work. I like the options available to customers and enjoy the videos
This is great but the reason I wear leather soles is for dancing. I don't want to dance with rubber soles. I just bought I beautiful pair of Penny Loafers. I just need to be careful not to walk in water or on damp surfaces
Hello, excellent video. Quick question: do you have to cut or skive off some leather sole to ensure the transition between the sole protector and the sole is smooth?
I am 83 years young, and this is the first time that I have ever heard of sole protectors!!! I am going to have this done, from this point forward, to all of my subsequent shoe purchases!!! Thanks for this valuable advice!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Love it!
Hope you are doin fine :)
Goodness gracious someone needs to do a cobbler calendar & he needs to be on it!
That hair is insanely beautiful!
I have done this to my shoes all my life. I got 4 pairs of beautiful brogues, two oxfords and two long wing brogues, when i was 16. I am 61 and still wearing them. The original cobbler did this, now his son does this! He had me wear them for a few days to rough the soles then cleaned the soles and stuck the sole protectors on. These shoes now would cost a small fortune! Nicely done sir!
I live in cold snowy Chicago and have this done to ALL my leather sole shoes. With good quality polish and shoe trees, my shoes have lasted 10+ years and counting.
Have being doing this for decades and have 20 year old shoes that I have never had to resole and still look better than some people's poor quality shoes! Cost effective and easily done by a competent shoe technician.
Shoe technician……….um, that’ll be a cobbler then. SMH.
You can fit them yourself, I have done it for decades.
I do this at home with all my shoes, I still have shoes I bought 20 years ago, because I started doing this, you did a great job there, I dont have all your proper equipment, I simply use some spring clamps and a hack I come up with to get the edges stuck, is I use small bulldog clips, all around, the edge, and leave overnight, trim with a mora knife, never had a sole come undone, recently bought 12 pairs of boots and shoes when Samuel Windsor stopped trading, so will be doing a lot of soles, this week.
I only have one pair of leather shoes. Cheapos. I somehow watched your videos for a couple hours. Great job. I'll get myself a proper pair of shoes soon.
I had that done 15 years' ago on my pair of Loake and it's still good.
Has become one of my favorite channels on TH-cam. I always wore my shoes until the wore out and pitched them. I just bought my first pair of high quality shoes and will take care of them.
I like it. Gonna do a re-half sole on my Tony Lamas and I think the sole protector would be just the ticket to protect my investment. Love your videos!
An Irishman watching my great grandfathers craft makes me a happy man, thanks guys
Great video, i have them on all my 40'ish pairs that came with leather soles. Great investment and a lot less slippery on carpet etc.
Hi, Nick! Glad you enjoyed the video. Sole protectors are definitely a great investment. I have them on several of my leather soled shoes as well.
@@TrentonHeath hi!, I have a cowboy boot, and the outsole has a crack in the middle. Do you think that this method could repair and prevent more damage?
@@Frambhueee Definitely prevent further damage, but cracked leather is bassically finsished in general. Maybe stick some glue up in the crack then cover with protectors. If not just replace the whole sole
@@thecanadakid7622 the outsole it's composite, and I have repair the boots and it's working just fine!
@@TrentonHeath so these couldn't go over new Vibram mini lugs, correct? If I wished to use these for my Iron Rangers, what outsole would you most recommend if I wanted to regularly change the savers on my boots?
All my Allen Edmonds shoes have sole protectors. I think it gives shoes a longer usage by not wearing out the outsole.
DUH
@@jonhohensee3258 Hilarious
Thanks for the info on his video Heath. It really helped because I recently purchased a nice pair of used John Lobb boots and was wondering why they had a "cheap" pair of looking rubber Vibram soles on them? Well now I know, what I am seeing are the previous owner's good sense in installing rubber sole protectors! Makes me even more happy with my purchase. Thanks again!
I just paid my cobbler $80 to do this. Now I know why. Thank you!
I'm glad I found these guys before I got my first pair of nice shoes. Seeing the reviews about people bitching about prices for "simple" jobs is really infuriating
TheVirtualStealth even if a job is “easy”, it’s he skill, and amount of time. Finding cobblers on this level is worth every penny.
That's too much IMO, unless you got the heels redone too.
$30 at my local cobbler
Simple jobs should be cheap... it’s usually less than $10 in total supplies for this job....stitching is extra and unless it’s thick extra sole then it’s not really needed. Takes 5min to do it also.
HI , I like the quality of workmanship done on the shoe. You guys are good! I have had some protectors work done on some used pairs of my shoe . The workmanship was not of the best and the sole protector started to unstick. I have to return them to have the protectors redone. I have learned some tricks to advise my new repair shop guy. I have purchased some new shoes recently , so I will have the protectors added . Thanks. By the way I am from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
Hey, if you haven’t a,ready sent them to the shoe repair shop. You should think about trying to install them yourself. I was nervous to do my own as I had a very expensive (to me) pair of shoes and didn’t want to ruin them but I did and it turned out great. It’s worth a shot.
Id love to see more vintage stuff, im a reenactor and just found the motivation to learn myself. Specifically how to put hobnails in a new sole and replacing a half sole. Very interesting stuff, keep it up!
Also gives you more traction. Good process. My next resole I’m getting this done. Thanks for the info👍
....and ladies. We watch this channel too💖
I randomly discovered your videos and am receiving a great education from your excellent discussions. I've shared your site and videos with other shoe "illiterates" I know and they are also coming around to the philosophy of only dealing with true craftsmen in all aspects of life. Focusing on "Good Work" rather than "the almighty dollar" is the only way to live. Keep up the "Good Work" and keep the videos coming; you guys are the "real deal"!
Discovered you channel just typing in cobblers. Real enjoy your passion.
Great video. I used to always get the protectors installed on new shoes. Unfortunately, we no longer have a shoe repair shop in town. Too many wear tennis shoes nowadays, and kills business for a small town shop to make a go of it. I very much enjoy your videos, you do great work, and present it very well.
Kent Owens it must take years to learn this craft. It would be interesting to see a shoe repair just ran as a business out of a home. It had not occurred to me to mail them to a shop though. The next time I need this service I will just mail them.
This is literally so informative. Love watching these videos in the background while I work.
can't get enough of your craftmanships and your southern accent; keep it up!
Great information! When I get in my Beckett Simonon's I'll do just that.
Awesome plus you get some added traction.
Very helpful. Just got my new AEs and went to a cobbler to ask for these. He asked for $80. I’m going to do it myself. Fingers crossed.
$60 for me. There are different types as well.
@@TeslaRules1856 - I talked to a shoe-dude today, he said $70...I walked 2 blocks up the street bought some durable thin rubber/composite and a tube of Shoe-Goo from the hardware store. Lord help me... ;)
"Blends in nicely..." more like perfectly. Great job. Enjoying the channel. I don't see why one would prefer to remove the GYW stitching then restitch the protector? In any event, I would assume that the attention to detail will vary from shop to shop. Would it be rude to ask your cobbler to walk you through their process or see the results of a similar project before you commission them for a project?
pattgsm Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, the attention to detail can definitely vary from shop to shop. I always tell folks to look for a local cobbler with very high ratings and comments. We always welcome folks asking us how we do things, and we love questions.
Thank you for the great video. I just purchased a pair of J&M wing tips and want to get this done. You answered all of my questions. God bless.
Barkers shoes (England, since 1880) make high quality shoes with leather welted soles - in the box is a Care leaflet which says “sole protectors may distort the shoe or cause it to be unbalanced”, and they advise against it saying they won’t offer their repair service to any shoes with protectors (they otherwise fully rebuild the shoes, at a cost, so long as they haven’t been previously repaired by a cobblers ). I do have Barkers which have thin sole protectors glued and pressed on by my local excellent cobbler (when the shoes were new and unworn), and they do wear better than my barkers without this job done. Barkers also do an excellent full repair service for original shoes up to three times . Do you think there is a risk as Barkers claim? My cobbler says the heels can be repaired easily when needed, and the sole protector replaced many times.
Many shoe companies say the same thing and advise against them yet this video makes no mention of this. I like this channel so it would be good to get some comment from them on these types of statements from shoe companies.
All my 6 pairs of my Carmina shoes have sole protectors. Before they even hit the sidewalk I take them down to the cobblers to get sole protectors.
thanks for posting love the channel and the work ethic
I just sent you a pair of AE Fifth Avenues for this service. I would not have thought about it until I watched the video.
Thank you, William! We really appreciate it. Glad this video helped.
Nice good idea to on new shoes
Thanks for video. It is very informative.
I would have enjoyed the video more if you included showing the different processes you used to fit and fix the sole protectors. I just enjoy seeing how things are done more than talking and explaining what you did or how you already did it. I don't mean to sound like a jerk, just intend it as constructive criticism is all. I do enjoy watching your videos from time to time, I just wish I could see the whole process from time to time video edited for time.
Great video. I have a cheap pair of shoes that have lasted forever because of some protectors.
Will start doing this.
I wish I could find a business like yours around here. Shoe makers and cobblers are a dying art here. Most can only shine shoes and put new insoles on . The rest they suck at.
Great video on sole protectors,could you show a closeup of the rasp that you use? My wife caught me using her CHEESE GRATER and got pissed off,i need to get actual real tool,thanks
LOL
You sir, were a brave man. Foolish, but brave.
thats for food, barbarian.
Its the same as a ballroom dancing shoe brush I suppose, looks very similar (dancing shoes have a suede sole that needs to be rough for extra grip)
I suppose the protector is thin enough that you don't have to build up the heel the same to maintain the balance. And by just looking at them on the ground you'd never know they were there. Loved those shoes!
While I can see the argument for something like this, I would not put a sole protector on my good shoes. Two reasons. 1. I am very sensitive to temperature and moisture issues with shoes. In particular, it drives me crazy if my feet sweat in shoes, and rubber soled shoes are always worse than leather. Sealing the sole up with rubber would make the shoe hotter and that would drive me crazy. Maybe most guys wouldn't notice it but I think I would. Second, one of the reasons I like high quality leather soled shoes is that I like the overall performance of a leather sole. Once it's broken in, it has (usually) the perfect amount of both traction and "give." I hate squeaky or overly grippy rubber soles on shoes. In other words, why do I want to put a piece of rubber over a beautiful leather sole? Just my preferences. JP
Makes sense tho I was thinking about it because it keeps the leather from wearing down a lot
Great channel guys! After getting the sole protectors do you we need to add toe guards as well?
Mercy! That's some do.
You guys are great! Should I slightly thin my glue? I have the Master glue.
A lot of help from this video
Do you need to reheat the first coat of glue before applying the second coat? Thank you
I've seen that some manufacturers advise against fitting sole protectors starting that they put stress on the shoe's construction. I guess they affect the way the sole flexes? But i can't say I've had any issues.
I have had them for 5 years now on one pair with no issues.
Hello gentlemen, I'm just starting to get into the boot aesthetic and came across your channel! How much would a service like this cost?
Like $20
Nice work. What adhesive do you use?
Thank you for the video and the tips. About how much is fairto pay for sole protector install?
Good Day to you, As a fellow cobbler from the UK Just wanted to ask you that when i have watched many of you great videos (always looking to improve my cobbler skills) i have notice that when trimming your soles you do not use a drag knife, is it just a preference? Hope you don`t mind me asking Great video as always THANKS.
Great tip
Living in Canada, I put sole protectors on most of my shoes
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Thanks a lot for your channel
Awesome 👌👏👍
Hi there. Thank you so much for this video. Can I still resole a shoe that I’ve been using almost everyday for 2 mos.?
I've watched a lot of your videos, I love what you do.(I wish I could) I just wondered I've seen you do Cow Boy Boots and was thinking can you do Cuban heeled Cow Boy Boots I bet you do I've had many pairs of said boots and always ended up throwing them away. If you have can you do a resoul and heel video so we can see it. Thanks from the UK. .
Can you cover the suede sole or bottom of dance shoes with a leather sole protector to make them last longer?
That's a lot of work for $20-$30!
how much does it typically cost to have shoes re-soled with JR soles and adding Toe taps?
Guys, you are awesome. Can you give me an idea of how much it should cost to get a sole protector put on by pros like you?
I pay about 40$ can.
Great video. Thanks! Can you tell me if you'd recommend lug sole protectors ?
and i live in NYC so i walk around a lot in that one day
thank you sir
Can one achieve a good seal without a press. so one can diy?
I added 1.8mm Vibram sole protectors to a very lightly worn pair of leather shoes. I did hammer them after fixing and weighted them down while the glue cured. Allowing the contact glue to dry BEFORE putting the protector and sole together is important and I'm sure a press is the best way to ensure you get the best result, but mine are on pretty much perfectly. DIY kits are available. It might also be possible to rig something up with a car jack!!
What glue do you use to do this??
Would you recommend adding a flush toe tap in addition to the topy? ie. the toe tap is flush with the topy, which means no additional leather removed at the toe tap area.
Lulu flush toe taps are about the same thickness as the thinner sole protectors.... I'm going to give it a go ;)
Why not get rubber soles instead?
Beautiful job, where are you located?
Why you don't recommend putting it on the heel part?
So I had mine on the toe and heel. Problem is in the heel part, the rubber sole peels off, the glue isn't that strong. Why is that?
Do these ever come off on their own , with heavy use of the shoe say ? I'd be really embarrassed to have them partially sticking to the sole of my shoes . Sole protector vs complete resole with Dainite rubber sole - what is the best option ? I just can't seem to get the right advice .
I did it myself by hand and though it worked it doesn’t have a good finished look. The soles were worn enough that I couldn’t get that sharp edge so a tight finish could be made.
Good but should show the sanding process with machine, and the roughing tool used by hand before glue.
I’m a huge country swing dancer and can’t for the life of me find anything to cover and protect my souls they are getting torn up like crazy. Where do I buy these me and my friends want to buy some!?
How long does it take can I get it same day?
How much for sole protectores on a new pair of Allen Edmunds?
If the leather sole has been worn out is it possible to put the sole protector? Also,in case you want to have your leather sole again after u have put the protester,can u remove them and stay with the leather one? Thanks
Great advice and video, what would you advise for the heel at this point ?. Thanks Prav from Leicestershire England
My question too. Otherwise the front is lifted .
I am a new subscriber and enjoying your content.
I have a question: A shoe sole and heel, should sit completely flat, if it is decent quality, right? So by adding thickness to the front sole, are you not changing the pitch of the shoe, and tilting the foot? I mean, if the heel and sole both sit flat, would adding something, anything to the front sole, require another pad to be added to the heel? Thanks
I'm new here and just curious about something in the community. I'm planning to purchase my first pair of Loake shoes and I'm considering using sole protectors. In this case, what advantage does a Goodyear welt construction offer? (since I'll be hopefully changing my protectors only)
I appreciate the concept. I am not in that demographic though. I have enough shoes that standard leather, V-tread, Dainite, and lug soles cover all my needs.
Prevention is better than the cure . I'd rather spend a little money and time and get sole protectors on than spend more money later and get my shoes repaired . Great video Heath !
Hi, Ashley! We couldn’t have said it better!
@@TrentonHeath gentleman what soul would I replace my Vibram 430 mini lugs with if I wanted to use Sole Savers on my iron Rangers.
Are any of the sole protectors slip resistant? I work at a restaurant and floors are often wet.
how often do you need to replace the rubber and how many times can you replace it ?
I hate it when otherwise good brands opt for not channeling the sole before stitching purely out of style. The stitches wear out way before the soles. Soles got so much life left but you’re stuck there hoping they don’t come off because your stitches are gone. I wonder if channeling and restitching soles are available services.
Many videos do cover leather protection on the uppers, thanks for your tips on sole protection.
What about any tips for the inside of the shoe?
I have for many years use Bick 4 once a year to apply inside the shoe entirely. I don’t know who or where I picked up this tip, sorry.
Is there any other method you would suggest for Maintenance inside the shoe besides the shoe tree?
I think doing anything is better than nothing. Bick4 is good stuff. I use regular brown bottle Lexol once a year on the leather linings of my shoes and boots. I take a Saturday morning, lay down towels on the dining room table and just lotion the interiors at once. Let sit drying overnight, wipe interior with an old T-Shirt in morning and put away. This system works for me.
I have a few high end Cowboy boots semi-custom made and the boot makers all recommended Bick 4 so I’ve been using for about 10 years. I find that I like it’s non-oily texture better than Saphir and it has kept all my shoes and boots well conditioned. I’m sure there are a lot of great products, I’ve just had really good luck with it.
Where can I get those sole protectors?
Man can you start doing videos about your hair, look unbelievable good.
What a weirdo are you! You should better have focused on what he's showing rather than his head!
Where do you get the stand for it
Good video but we cant do this at home...And in my city we dont have any shoemaker...
You can ship your shoes to almost any shoe cobbler to be worked on
@@grantschroeder3676 But what is the shiping price from Croatia to England or USA??I can buy new shoes for that...In Croatia nobody fix shoes anymore...
@@thewolker3483 -Send them to Italy....real craftsmen there!. ;)
Can you start telling us what your average price is for these services in your future videos?
I saw the prices are listed on their website. I could see a problem with that because the videos will stick around but their prices may need to be adjusted in future. I looked at their prices and they are very comparable to my area but honestly look like better work. I like the options available to customers and enjoy the videos
Trenton and Heath,I'm looking to buy a new pair of Allen Edmonds soon. Would you recommend doing this method over the danite soles from the factory?
This is great but the reason I wear leather soles is for dancing. I don't want to dance with rubber soles. I just bought I beautiful pair of Penny Loafers. I just need to be careful not to walk in water or on damp surfaces
You ever add these to Alden Indy cork soles?
Would this work for Chanel ballet flats?
Have you found a way to prop up shoes upside down at home so the Saphir Sole Guard dries evenly? I don’t want to smash the uppers.
Hi, should I do this to a new shoe?
If I have a brand new higher end pair with closed channels, will the sanding expose those? Does it matter?
Hello, excellent video. Quick question: do you have to cut or skive off some leather sole to ensure the transition between the sole protector and the sole is smooth?
Actually, most sole protectors have a nicely-tapered edge nearest the heel, so skiving is unnecessary.
How much does it cost to put these sole protectors on?