You have no idea how much this video about sole savers has changed my life. I live in a country where it rains 7 to 8 months on a row (Costa Rica) and my boot soles have suffered so much. After your video I had all my boots put a rubber sole protector and now I can wear any pair all year round without being afraid of messing up my soles
I just ordered my 4th pair of Tecova’s. They all fit like a glove and I have yet to be disappointed. I never thought about putting sole protectors on them but I will investigate tomorrow. Good idea.
Thanks to this video I just had my 5 pair of Tecovas done the same at local shoe repair. Then dropped off my wife 4 pair to be done. Great videos guys.
Glad to have seen this, working on getting a pair of Tecovas while I work out the sizing, and here in Michigan with all the wet weather, leather soles as good as they look are a joke for daily wear. Nice to know there is a thin option like this as lack of rubber soles was something that made me hesitate on the Tecovas initially
I love your video's and if you have only one pair of boots I can see this being a good option but for me I have multiple pair of boots and shoes and tend to rotate. I rarely wear the same shoe twice in the same week. I don't think I would ever do this. But keep making the video's.
i mean their okay, they re did some of their quality control and are a lot better now for the prices pretty good.. i understand they sole protector.. but idk i like the leather for every day use
Very pragmatic advice. An excellent idea for any re-sole jobs that you send to your local cobbler is to spend the extra few dollars and have them put these on, as a finish to the job. Your new sole will easily last 2-3x longer.
Yeah something about finnaly being able to afford nice shoes with a leather sole...I dont want to cover it up! But I get what they are saying and they are right...but I just cant
Omg... all my shoes and boots has sole protectors on it... even my expensive brand shoes that I go buying in Paris and Rome... with the rough streets, I don’t want to ruin them. I know they look more fancy. But I guaranty You after a trip to the city for a few times the red is gone from your louboutin shoes...I guaranty... so perhaps wear them a few times like that and than to the shoemaker... i wonder if these protectors comes in red lol... no i dont have louboutin... i have other European brands... i am from belgium... i even have my cowboy boots... who are with the doctor now... for new leather protectors and nes heelrubber... it takes me a few dollars and i can go on for a few years...
My man if you dont sand those leather soles youre asking for a bunch of slips and falls. Thats why as soon as you get cowboy boots with leather soles you have to rough those soles on some asphalt or youre asking for death 😂
Ropers are kind of a thing with pilots - I just stepped up to Tecovas last month after 6 years and two pairs of Justins. For all three the first thing I did was put on the sole protectors - I wouldn't call my work heavy work but I do wear these every day I'm at work and sometimes that means rain and a wet ground. And yes - I've had the Tecovas for a little over a month and they're a fantastic value.
Tecovas boots are a great value brand, but the soles do not last. I wore through a pair I wore 1x/week in a year. Now I’m staring down a $150-200 recrafting on a $400 pair of boots. That’s a serious premium on one year of wear
man im always dollar short and a day late lol just set in the boot store for 1hr trying to make my mind up on a really nice pair of LOS ALTOS snake skin but knew the sole wouldnt last me because i have a bad back and my sole wear to the outside really bad and the man working their said just get heel tap i didnt know they made em and was like i wish i could make something to stick on the rest of the sole (toe area) to make them last and not be as slick HAHA they make sole savers but ended up going with my kivng of the boots imo the best longest lasting western/work (everyday) boot the Double H 3282 with the ag7 outsole great video
Love all your videos, very useful tips! I'm looking for some tips to take care of my Black cherry Ostrich Lucchese Boots, what kind of polish or wax to aplly, everything would be useful. Thank you!
go ahead and do it... it works great; I started with 2 pairs of my boots and I ended up doing it on all my pairs of cowboy boots (I know a great cobbler); you will no longer be afraid of wearing the sole of a cool pair of boots
Is there anything I could do to make my leather soles last long without a rubber sole, because I do a lot of dancing and it’s just not possible to dance with rubber soles.
Avoid pavement? I've heard oiling/waxing the leather soles can help but I haven't tried it personally. Maybe get an oak bark sole or a double sole next time you get the shoes resoled.
Is it ok to wear them a bit to scuff up the leather sole prior to installing these at the cobbler? This way it's like I am sanding them a bit prior to taking them in.
Great video! Although I would rather not put these on my boots. I did just recently buy a pair of Tecovas and want to take good care of them. I don't want the black rubber though. Do you guys offer a brown sort of match the boot kind of protector? If so please let me know! Would love to send them to you.
If you gonna sand off the soles, the. you’re probably better off wearing your boots without protectors for the first few time and then sending them in for the protectors afterwards.. gives you more bang for your buck
They (the Topy brand to be exact) can last you at least two years if you wear them 3-5 times a month and walk no more than 2 miles per wear. Without protectors, the soles start thinning out and becoming flimsy in less than a year with the same amount of wear. You wear that any longer you'll start boring holes in them.
I am sorry, I can never get behind those sole protectors. If you are going to put sole protectors on, you should just get rubber soles put on them. Is there another option that doesn't cover the entire sole but still stays on?
You can get heel and toe taps put on. They are little bits of either metal or hard plastic that prevent wearing out the toe or hoe. The won’t really protect the midsole though.
I'm not sure I understand putting rubber soles on a pair of traditional leather soled cowboy boots. I would have purchased rubber soled boots to begin with if that's what I was after...
Here locally in Midwest $35-50 vs $100-125.But def check Trenton and Heath's business page, Potter and Sons for prices. They take mail ins and do GREAT work.
I have used boots with sole savers and without. Definitely go without these. They add weight, restrict the bending of the sole, and reduce the sensation of feeling through the sole. Yes they will increase the life of your sole, but it isn't worth the tradeoff. Avoid.
Have not used them on my boots but have used them on my dress shoes and the only things I’ve noticed is longer wearing soles that are less slippery in winter and wet weather conditions. I tend not to wear my western boots in those conditions.
I'd love to add those to a few pairs I own but I can't find pricing for that on your website. What's the best way to get that info? Thank you! Really enjoying your content!
nodieusa We should be able to help you. It’s $25/pair for thin sole protectors. If you will, send us an email with your info to: customerservice@potterandsons.com
What's the advantage to doing this straight out of the gates as opposed to just wearing out your sole and then having a vibram outsole added on when you get them resoled.
@@eriknash8783 Probably, but you can remove the glue carefully with sandpaper or by other means. Good point though. Ultimately, I have never tried it before but I strip and dye leather dress shoes as a hobby and I can say that leather is tough. It comes down to what you are willing to live with really. One thing you can do, being as careful as you see fit not to ruin the potential dye job on the outsole, is using acetone to "loosen" the dried glue and then wipe it off. Keep in mind you can always just use a thin layer of glue for the sole savers in the first place, meaning any remaining glue will be kept at a minimum.
Sole protectors are a must in the Midwest. One slip with my leather soles on the icy, wet concrete stairs was convincing enough. Smooth indoor marble tiles seem to seek retribution for all the times I've stepped on them with leather heels. The urban elements are out to get ya tailbone, I tell ya.
TheNunakun in the cold mountains of Montana I like the leather sole during the winter. If I can get to the top of the hill, I can just skate down. Free fun
Yeah, shoe tree will help keep the shape and minimize creasing for every. If you’re trying to keep them in good shape, I’d use them. If you want to take things a step further, some companies make boot trees that go the entire length of the boot. Those can get pretty expensive though, especially lasted ones.
There are much better quality leather soled boots out there. Tecovas are beautiful boots, but have a very thin leather sole. After dropping $250 for boots, why should you have to pay to make them more sturdy?
It seems like an oxymoron to buy leather sole boots but then cover them with rubber. I'm aware of the added longevity as I put 3M clear protection on the bottom of my Christian Louboutin but I would never put rubber on the bottom of them as it seems to defeat the purpose of the leather sole.
Boots are mede to be worm why would you destroy that beautiful sole by sanding it down , and also if you purchase Tecovas boots once you wear the soles out they can replace the sole. This brand is Top Notch Quality
Don't do this to your boots. Just collect several pairs, so you can rotate them. Looked like he just destroyed the beautiful sole of the boot. Made me cringe.
saleem waheed As two guys that live in boot country and own a number of pairs of boots ourselves, sole protectors are a good way for those who can’t buy several pairs, or want to save money on resoles, to prolong the life of their boots. As we remind our customers, nothing destroys those beautiful soles more than asphalt and just daily wearing them. 😉 We get your point though. Good boots are definitely a thing of beauty, and a big part of that is their leather soles. 👍🏻
I really enjoy these nitty gritty process videos. It's definitely something most of us don't see every day!
sparkers70 We’re glad you like them! Plenty more to come. 👍🏻
You have no idea how much this video about sole savers has changed my life. I live in a country where it rains 7 to 8 months on a row (Costa Rica) and my boot soles have suffered so much. After your video I had all my boots put a rubber sole protector and now I can wear any pair all year round without being afraid of messing up my soles
That makes perfect sense for a pair of every day boots, not so much for fancy boots worn for dress only.
Agreed.
I’ve been wearing cowboy boots since childhood, I’ve never heard of these. They probably would have save me tons of money in the long run!
I just ordered my 4th pair of Tecova’s. They all fit like a glove and I have yet to be disappointed. I never thought about putting sole protectors on them but I will investigate tomorrow. Good idea.
so did u ever end up doing it?
@@NeoBlueBearZchannel .. actually, I forgot about this. So to answer….no.
Definitely something to consider, especially if it's going to save you money in the long run.
Thanks to this video I just had my 5 pair of Tecovas done the same at local shoe repair. Then dropped off my wife 4 pair to be done. Great videos guys.
Glad to have seen this, working on getting a pair of Tecovas while I work out the sizing, and here in Michigan with all the wet weather, leather soles as good as they look are a joke for daily wear. Nice to know there is a thin option like this as lack of rubber soles was something that made me hesitate on the Tecovas initially
I love your video's and if you have only one pair of boots I can see this being a good option but for me I have multiple pair of boots and shoes and tend to rotate. I rarely wear the same shoe twice in the same week. I don't think I would ever do this. But keep making the video's.
That tssssst of the sealer... so satisfying. Nice!
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Commit Onanism elsewhere.
i mean their okay, they re did some of their quality control and are a lot better now for the prices pretty good.. i understand they sole protector.. but idk i like the leather for every day use
Very pragmatic advice.
An excellent idea for any re-sole jobs that you send to your local cobbler is to spend the extra few dollars and have them put these on, as a finish to the job.
Your new sole will easily last 2-3x longer.
Love my tecova's.
However, if I'm not putting sole protectors on my dress shoes. I'm mot putting them on my boots.
I like the leather look.
Yeah something about finnaly being able to afford nice shoes with a leather sole...I dont want to cover it up! But I get what they are saying and they are right...but I just cant
Omg... all my shoes and boots has sole protectors on it... even my expensive brand shoes that I go buying in Paris and Rome... with the rough streets, I don’t want to ruin them. I know they look more fancy. But I guaranty You after a trip to the city for a few times the red is gone from your louboutin shoes...I guaranty... so perhaps wear them a few times like that and than to the shoemaker... i wonder if these protectors comes in red lol... no i dont have louboutin... i have other European brands... i am from belgium... i even have my cowboy boots... who are with the doctor now... for new leather protectors and nes heelrubber... it takes me a few dollars and i can go on for a few years...
My man if you dont sand those leather soles youre asking for a bunch of slips and falls. Thats why as soon as you get cowboy boots with leather soles you have to rough those soles on some asphalt or youre asking for death 😂
@@annnoyez Yes different ones have red
Getting a pair of earls to work in soon and will be sending you them to get this done! Love your channel, excellent work!
I’ve worn out the soles on two sets of tecovas in the past 6 months…. I’m going to get this done if I go with leather soles in the future
interesting video. im thinking of buying a pair of tecovas boots , not sure id want the sole saver added . thanks for the showing the process - JDS/CT
I consider this an art. Cute cellars too!
Ropers are kind of a thing with pilots - I just stepped up to Tecovas last month after 6 years and two pairs of Justins. For all three the first thing I did was put on the sole protectors - I wouldn't call my work heavy work but I do wear these every day I'm at work and sometimes that means rain and a wet ground. And yes - I've had the Tecovas for a little over a month and they're a fantastic value.
G.P. Smith We appreciate your input. We absolutely agree!
Why are ropers popular with pilots? Is it because they need easy on-and-off for when they're boinking flight attendants?
Tecovas boots are a great value brand, but the soles do not last. I wore through a pair I wore 1x/week in a year. Now I’m staring down a $150-200 recrafting on a $400 pair of boots. That’s a serious premium on one year of wear
Love ur videos.Could you please show how to make boots wider in the calve section...how to put a piece in it or something like that if possible
You are a craftsman and a true artist... Sole savers?...I think I will pass!
man im always dollar short and a day late lol just set in the boot store for 1hr trying to make my mind up on a really nice pair of LOS ALTOS snake skin but knew the sole wouldnt last me because i have a bad back and my sole wear to the outside really bad and the man working their said just get heel tap i didnt know they made em and was like i wish i could make something to stick on the rest of the sole (toe area) to make them last and not be as slick HAHA they make sole savers but ended up going with my kivng of the boots imo the best longest lasting western/work (everyday) boot the Double H 3282 with the ag7 outsole great video
Great boots👍🏼 Got the lizard in bourbon.
I have a pair of those too. They’re fantastic. Head turners for sure
Love all your videos, very useful tips! I'm looking for some tips to take care of my Black cherry Ostrich Lucchese Boots, what kind of polish or wax to aplly, everything would be useful. Thank you!
If I have a pair of rubber sole cowboy boots would you still recommend sole savers?
Can you do a review of the Tecovas insoles? I just bought a pair and want to rip the EVA foam so I can fit my orthotic
I’ve got a pair of tecovas coming in and would love to get this done.
go ahead and do it... it works great; I started with 2 pairs of my boots and I ended up doing it on all my pairs of cowboy boots (I know a great cobbler); you will no longer be afraid of wearing the sole of a cool pair of boots
Can you use leather on leather as a sole protectors. I like my leather soles. Thanks.
What is the cost of this? Thank you for the video!
Is there anything I could do to make my leather soles last long without a rubber sole, because I do a lot of dancing and it’s just not possible to dance with rubber soles.
Avoid pavement? I've heard oiling/waxing the leather soles can help but I haven't tried it personally. Maybe get an oak bark sole or a double sole next time you get the shoes resoled.
Do you recommend the sole savers on the hard rubber soled boots from Tecovas such as their "Jake"?
Pay you 🤣🤣🤣 Wear down then put rubber sole on 😊
Is it ok to wear them a bit to scuff up the leather sole prior to installing these at the cobbler? This way it's like I am sanding them a bit prior to taking them in.
yes, totally
Great video! Although I would rather not put these on my boots. I did just recently buy a pair of Tecovas and want to take good care of them. I don't want the black rubber though. Do you guys offer a brown sort of match the boot kind of protector? If so please let me know! Would love to send them to you.
We sure do. Check out our website under additional services.
Can you place light colored sole savers for natural leather bottoms that aren't stained?
Can sole savers be put on soles that are already used, but not worn through?
yep
If you gonna sand off the soles, the. you’re probably better off wearing your boots without protectors for the first few time and then sending them in for the protectors afterwards.. gives you more bang for your buck
I’ll be ordering some vibram half soles for boots, what glue adhesive do you recommend? Barge cement? Thanks in advance!
How long does it usually last with the sole protector?
They (the Topy brand to be exact) can last you at least two years if you wear them 3-5 times a month and walk no more than 2 miles per wear. Without protectors, the soles start thinning out and becoming flimsy in less than a year with the same amount of wear. You wear that any longer you'll start boring holes in them.
there's a tecovas coming to nashville soon.
Did you guys ever do the review?
Do the protectors come in brown rubber? That would be much better for the profile.
Can you put sole savers on used boots?
I like to send my Tecovas to you to put sole protectors on. I'm in Florida.
Seth Ouk Sounds good! Check out our website under the description drop down for pricing and shipping info. Thanks!
Give your local cobbler a shot too. There's shoe repair shops in just about any big city. Support local businesses!
I’ve worn my boots ...is it too late to put the protector on?
I am sorry, I can never get behind those sole protectors. If you are going to put sole protectors on, you should just get rubber soles put on them.
Is there another option that doesn't cover the entire sole but still stays on?
You can get heel and toe taps put on. They are little bits of either metal or hard plastic that prevent wearing out the toe or hoe. The won’t really protect the midsole though.
Unlike Dainite soles, you still get the clickity-clack of leather soled shoes with sole protectors.
If I wanted a rubber soul on my boot, I would buy rubber soled boots...
I'm not sure I understand putting rubber soles on a pair of traditional leather soled cowboy boots. I would have purchased rubber soled boots to begin with if that's what I was after...
What is the cost difference between having sole savers put on versus having a new sole put on?
Here locally in Midwest $35-50 vs $100-125.But def check Trenton and Heath's business page, Potter and Sons for prices. They take mail ins and do GREAT work.
Someone else asked lower and They answered $25 for sole savers at Potter and Sons. Thats the way to go
I have used boots with sole savers and without. Definitely go without these. They add weight, restrict the bending of the sole, and reduce the sensation of feeling through the sole. Yes they will increase the life of your sole, but it isn't worth the tradeoff. Avoid.
Weight? Yeah, my sole savers are sooooooo heavy, probably added about 100 pounds to each boot 😂
Have not used them on my boots but have used them on my dress shoes and the only things I’ve noticed is longer wearing soles that are less slippery in winter and wet weather conditions. I tend not to wear my western boots in those conditions.
wish i saw this video before wearing my black leather boots
is there anything to protect heels. I wear my heels out really quick,
Are you sanding thru the thread?
Great vids, why do you use such a large rubber, then cut off the toe grip area?
colin macdonald Unfortunately, these particular sole protectors only come in a couple of sizes, so you have to trim off whatever overhangs.
Why wouldn't you encourage users to wear it a few time first before putting the rubber soles on, instead of using sand paper on new sole?
I'd love to add those to a few pairs I own but I can't find pricing for that on your website. What's the best way to get that info?
Thank you! Really enjoying your content!
nodieusa We should be able to help you. It’s $25/pair for thin sole protectors. If you will, send us an email with your info to: customerservice@potterandsons.com
What's the advantage to doing this straight out of the gates as opposed to just wearing out your sole and then having a vibram outsole added on when you get them resoled.
The option to take them off and have your brand new leather still available underneath I thibk
@@wyattc.4455 Isn't that brand new leather gong to be caked with glue?
@@eriknash8783 Probably, but you can remove the glue carefully with sandpaper or by other means. Good point though. Ultimately, I have never tried it before but I strip and dye leather dress shoes as a hobby and I can say that leather is tough. It comes down to what you are willing to live with really.
One thing you can do, being as careful as you see fit not to ruin the potential dye job on the outsole, is using acetone to "loosen" the dried glue and then wipe it off.
Keep in mind you can always just use a thin layer of glue for the sole savers in the first place, meaning any remaining glue will be kept at a minimum.
If you don’t put that sole saver on your boots do you have to condition or clean the sole?????
go to church to clean your sole
Love it.
All for good rubber grips on leather soles because I don't like them when rains.
Sole protectors are a must in the Midwest. One slip with my leather soles on the icy, wet concrete stairs was convincing enough. Smooth indoor marble tiles seem to seek retribution for all the times I've stepped on them with leather heels. The urban elements are out to get ya tailbone, I tell ya.
TheNunakun in the cold mountains of Montana I like the leather sole during the winter. If I can get to the top of the hill, I can just skate down. Free fun
I am interested in getting a pair of these installed, roughly how much would it cost and who could i send it to to do this? thanks
25$ a pair for thin sole protectors if you scroll down someone did ask that question and they responded to it hope this helps
Thanks for a really informative video. I am going to buy a pair and get sole protector's.
Do cowboy boots need boot trees. Just got first two pairs and their tecovas
Yeah, shoe tree will help keep the shape and minimize creasing for every. If you’re trying to keep them in good shape, I’d use them. If you want to take things a step further, some companies make boot trees that go the entire length of the boot. Those can get pretty expensive though, especially lasted ones.
There are much better quality leather soled boots out there. Tecovas are beautiful boots, but have a very thin leather sole. After dropping $250 for boots, why should you have to pay to make them more sturdy?
How can I get this done with you guys?
Can you add those to a used leather sole?
Tommy Robinson Hi! Yes, absolutely, as long as the soles aren’t TOO worn down. 👍🏻
It seems like an oxymoron to buy leather sole boots but then cover them with rubber. I'm aware of the added longevity as I put 3M clear protection on the bottom of my Christian Louboutin but I would never put rubber on the bottom of them as it seems to defeat the purpose of the leather sole.
Watching you sand that nice boot hurt my sole.
Michael Weston It always hurts us a little as well to do it. They always end up looking good afterwards though. :)
@@TrentonHeath Did you get the pun though?
Michael Weston Haha...DEFINITELY saw it! My apologies for not commenting on it. I got sidetracked. Well done, sir! 😁
what glue do you use?
How much should this cost for a cobbler to do?
I just added sole savers to my Tecovas, my cobbler charged me $37.00 even, well worth it
Love this idea on boots, I need to resole my favorite pair. I would not do this on my dress shoes tho.
why not just wear them for 6mo to a year THEN put the soul saver on..?
First thing I get don’t want to buy new shoes or boots he’s always get shoe sole protectors to save those leather soles
Boots are mede to be worm why would you destroy that beautiful sole by sanding it down , and also if you purchase Tecovas boots once you wear the soles out they can replace the sole. This brand is Top Notch Quality
There’s something wrong with putting sole protectors on cowboy boots😮 they’re a work boot after all ........imho 🙈 nice job though👍
The Old fashioned Classic boots are ment to have a Leather Sole !!!. I would Never Ever put that Rubber Crap on my boots .
agreed, if its so bad we don't the just factory change the makeup of the soles
Such really Beautiful Leather Sole and So So Sad how they Ruend Them with that rubber Crap .
🥰🥰👍
You Guys Just Ruind a Such a really pair of Leather Sole boots by putting that rubber Junk on them.
There is Nothing like a Classic pair of Leather Sole boots. You Just Ruind them. 😪
Don't do this to your boots. Just collect several pairs, so you can rotate them. Looked like he just destroyed the beautiful sole of the boot. Made me cringe.
saleem waheed As two guys that live in boot country and own a number of pairs of boots ourselves, sole protectors are a good way for those who can’t buy several pairs, or want to save money on resoles, to prolong the life of their boots. As we remind our customers, nothing destroys those beautiful soles more than asphalt and just daily wearing them. 😉 We get your point though. Good boots are definitely a thing of beauty, and a big part of that is their leather soles. 👍🏻
@@TrentonHeath I have made respect for your wealth of boot knowledge. This is just my humble opinion.
@@saleemwaheed9956 your opinion blows.
@@JoseMora-wc5zz mommy?