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
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.
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'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'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)
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.
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
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
Aside from appearances and the ideal seal you mentioned, would it still be fine to add them to a sole that's been worn quite a bit? Or definitely not? I have some AEs that need new heel pads and I was thinking about adding rubber soles on the front, too, in order to get some more life out of them before I do a full re-sole.
@@TrentonHeath Great, thank you! Just dropped them off to a local cobbler a little bit ago. Hopefully it works out well; he's replacing the heel-pads and adding the sole protectors for $45. Once they wear out I'll finally do the full resole (which will likely be over double that cost)
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
can you add a sole protector if i have a metal toe cap ? when you change the sole protectors after they wear out do you sand the out sole again and rough it up or do you just put glue and stick the new sole protectors ? if i wear my shoes once a week for a few hours. how often should i resole ? once a year ?!! great video by the way and i just subscribed to your channel.
Does the outsole have to be leather in order to apply sole savers properly? I have some boots but I think the outsole is some type of rubberish material. I haven't worn them yet for the reason I would like for this to be done to them
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.
DIY question I have a new pair of shoes that i want to put sole protectors on but they painted the bottoms black, do i need to remove all the paint or still just rough that area up , I notice you took all the coating off that bottom
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?
Do those provide extra grip as well? I’m looking to try to get some v-tread like rubber soles (the ones from Allen Edmonds) aftermarket just for grip’s sake
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!!
Can adding a sole protector make the shoes safer in ice and snow? I live in MN and just bought a pair of gorgeous Frye boots not knowing the sole was leather. Unless I can add some grip on the bottoms of these, I am returning them.
so what would be the savings on putting a sole protector vs resoling? how many times can you change a sole protector for the cost of a full Goodyear resole? (not taking into account anything done in the uppers
It preserves the original sole in looks to use protectors. It would depend on your gait and how quick you wear down soles. I would say it's about the same, but keep in mind you can only goodyear resole a few times until the stitch holes loose integrity. Where you can protect over and over with new ones to replace the last one with protectors. I prefer it overall because I find the look of the shoe worse once the sole starts to thin out and like to preserve the look of a fresh sole,
@@thecanadakid7622 really? the same cost for a full goodyear resole than cutting and gluing a piece of rubber? if this shit works, i don't even see the need for a full resole in decades, if ithe leather doesn't get watter or structural damaga
@@ignasi6611 Yeah, I wear my toes down quick, so I get about 6 months with an everyday pair until the front tip starts to wear to the leather. So about 80 a year, but if you have 300$ or up nice leather shoes it's worth it to me. Not sure how much a resole is but I would assume over 100$, I just can't bare to see a nice pair of shoes wear down. If you have a few pairs in rotation it feels like a lot longer. Remember to condition the leather and they will last forever basically. Bonus is your shoes over along period mold to your feet somewhat and you keep the break in, your shoes become like a good long time friend of your feet. Gives you an excuse to get those extra nice loafers or whatever you want since you know they will last.
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?
Sole protectors are a bodge! They would be fitted to new shoes if they were beneficial. They inhibit the flexing and breathing of leather soles. In most ways, akin to fitting an after-market, plastic steering wheel cover to your lovely new, Aston Martin's leather steering wheel!
How long does it take can I get it same day?
Beautiful job, where are you located?
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
Are any of the sole protectors slip resistant? I work at a restaurant and floors are often wet.
how much does it typically cost to have shoes re-soled with JR soles and adding Toe taps?
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 video. I have a cheap pair of shoes that have lasted forever because of some protectors.
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 .
How much for sole protectores on a new pair of Allen Edmunds?
thank you sir
how often do you need to replace the rubber and how many times can you replace it ?
Where can I get those sole protectors?
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. .
Where do you get the stand for it
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)
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.
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.
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
Hi, should I do this to a new shoe?
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?
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 .
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
If I have a brand new higher end pair with closed channels, will the sanding expose those? Does it matter?
Aside from appearances and the ideal seal you mentioned, would it still be fine to add them to a sole that's been worn quite a bit? Or definitely not? I have some AEs that need new heel pads and I was thinking about adding rubber soles on the front, too, in order to get some more life out of them before I do a full re-sole.
As long as the soles aren't TOO worn out (i.e. getting holes in the sole) or the toe area isn't too worn, sole protectors can still be applied.
@@TrentonHeath Great, thank you! Just dropped them off to a local cobbler a little bit ago. Hopefully it works out well; he's replacing the heel-pads and adding the sole protectors for $45. Once they wear out I'll finally do the full resole (which will likely be over double that cost)
can this be done to rubber-soled shoes? or is it just leather
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
can you add a sole protector if i have a metal toe cap ? when you change the sole protectors after they wear out do you sand the out sole again and rough it up or do you just put glue and stick the new sole protectors ? if i wear my shoes once a week for a few hours. how often should i resole ? once a year ?!! great video by the way and i just subscribed to your channel.
I don't think the glue would take well to the metal.
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.
Does the outsole have to be leather in order to apply sole savers properly? I have some boots but I think the outsole is some type of rubberish material. I haven't worn them yet for the reason I would like for this to be done to them
A lot of help from this video
You ever add these to Alden Indy cork soles?
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.
DIY question I have a new pair of shoes that i want to put sole protectors on but they painted the bottoms black, do i need to remove all the paint or still just rough that area up , I notice you took all the coating off that bottom
Great tip
How much does it cost to put these sole protectors on?
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.
Do those provide extra grip as well? I’m looking to try to get some v-tread like rubber soles (the ones from Allen Edmonds) aftermarket just for grip’s sake
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!!
Can that be put on Alden’s neocork outsoles of the Indy boot?
Can adding a sole protector make the shoes safer in ice and snow? I live in MN and just bought a pair of gorgeous Frye boots not knowing the sole was leather. Unless I can add some grip on the bottoms of these, I am returning them.
Hi what glue do you use
I have a pair that have been only worn once. Can sole protectors be added on now?
yes anytime you can technically add them.
Would this work for Chanel ballet flats?
so what would be the savings on putting a sole protector vs resoling? how many times can you change a sole protector for the cost of a full Goodyear resole? (not taking into account anything done in the uppers
It preserves the original sole in looks to use protectors. It would depend on your gait and how quick you wear down soles. I would say it's about the same, but keep in mind you can only goodyear resole a few times until the stitch holes loose integrity. Where you can protect over and over with new ones to replace the last one with protectors. I prefer it overall because I find the look of the shoe worse once the sole starts to thin out and like to preserve the look of a fresh sole,
@@thecanadakid7622 really? the same cost for a full goodyear resole than cutting and gluing a piece of rubber? if this shit works, i don't even see the need for a full resole in decades, if ithe leather doesn't get watter or structural damaga
@@ignasi6611 Yeah, I wear my toes down quick, so I get about 6 months with an everyday pair until the front tip starts to wear to the leather. So about 80 a year, but if you have 300$ or up nice leather shoes it's worth it to me. Not sure how much a resole is but I would assume over 100$, I just can't bare to see a nice pair of shoes wear down. If you have a few pairs in rotation it feels like a lot longer. Remember to condition the leather and they will last forever basically. Bonus is your shoes over along period mold to your feet somewhat and you keep the break in, your shoes become like a good long time friend of your feet. Gives you an excuse to get those extra nice loafers or whatever you want since you know they will last.
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?
Sole protectors are a bodge!
They would be fitted to new shoes if they were beneficial.
They inhibit the flexing and breathing of leather soles.
In most ways, akin to fitting an after-market, plastic steering wheel cover to your lovely new, Aston Martin's leather steering wheel!
Hi, can I use olive oil on my leather sole for protection and water proofing?
hi sir ! I bet bacteria and mould love love your olive oil soles
What glue did you use?
Are sole protectors slick enough to perform turns and other floor-work on carpet?
yes they well prevent you from slipping 10x better than leather bottoms.
Anyone know of orange sole protecters to match Santoni orange soles?