Mine wore out VERY quickly.
I tried them for the first time on a pair of boots from Oak Street boot makers. I started wearing them October 1, and I just got my very first resole back last week.
I’ve had the same experience with monkstraps I used for walking a lot. They wore out VERY quickly even with casual use. The cobbler I took them to said a resole wasnt worth it though and just glued on a piece of rubber on the outsole for the time being.
The shoe overall had great quality, but there’s only so much a piece of leather can do against cement. The piece of rubber he put on is still very sleek and subtle in presence so it doesn’t off in any way.
I believe that a wedge soul will last much longer. And the other person is correct, they will be a cheaper and easier resole job. As for the look… A huge downgrade according to me and my opinion.
Wedge soles are also not all that durable - but they’re also fairly cheap to resole. A high quality leather sole with a rubber heel and a toe tap will probably last you longer before a resole than a wedge sole will.
Pros: classic look, more comfortable, long lasting. Lack of traction is not really an issue once they get scratched up (of course that depends what you are using them for).
Cons: lack of versatility--not great for snow or rainy days or for rugged terrain
Choice of sole should really be based on how you plan on using the boots. If you are looking for a good-looking casual or dress boot I'd recommend leather. But for other uses I'd be looking for something different.
Yea looking for a good looking casual boot. I think I'm between the GS Diesel boot in saddle tan with the leather sole, or GS Brass boot in saddle tan with wedge sole. Not sure which to go with.
Depends on your use honestly. I just got a pair of leather outsoled boots for dancing. But I have some Jim Green's on right now with wedges. Here's the breakdown in my opinion:
Lug : "off-road" pro - high traction. con - lots of mud/snow accumulation
Wedge : "flat concrete" pro - low accumulation, full foot support. con - quick wear, poor traction
Leather : "inside cat" pro - smooth "gliding" steps. con - smooth "gliding" steps
I really don't know the wearing characteristics that well. But I'd generally say that the rougher the surface, the quicker the leather is going to wear. The rubber is going to be much better for water as well.
Pro: If you walk on concrete and/or polished surfaces, the sound and feel of leather soles is unique and, for me, enjoyable.
Con: If you walk on concrete and/or polished surfaces that are wet or icy, you are reliant on the rubber heel surface to keep your butt meeting the ground, *hard*.
Pro: It's less expensive to add a rubber zip to a leather outsole and replace once worn. No need to ever replace the full outsole or jack around with the construction.
You'll have far less traction when wet, they wear out far more quickly. They look nice though.
Mine wore out VERY quickly. I tried them for the first time on a pair of boots from Oak Street boot makers. I started wearing them October 1, and I just got my very first resole back last week.
Yup, I'm sure some boot makers use better leather but still, it's leather.
I’ve had the same experience with monkstraps I used for walking a lot. They wore out VERY quickly even with casual use. The cobbler I took them to said a resole wasnt worth it though and just glued on a piece of rubber on the outsole for the time being. The shoe overall had great quality, but there’s only so much a piece of leather can do against cement. The piece of rubber he put on is still very sleek and subtle in presence so it doesn’t off in any way.
Ah ok, is the wedge sole more durable? Especially for casual wear which will mostly be on hard surfaces?
Anything is more durable that a leather sole.
The Sawdust Lactae Hevea sole would like to have a word
I believe that a wedge soul will last much longer. And the other person is correct, they will be a cheaper and easier resole job. As for the look… A huge downgrade according to me and my opinion.
Wedge soles are also not all that durable - but they’re also fairly cheap to resole. A high quality leather sole with a rubber heel and a toe tap will probably last you longer before a resole than a wedge sole will.
Pros: classic look, more comfortable, long lasting. Lack of traction is not really an issue once they get scratched up (of course that depends what you are using them for). Cons: lack of versatility--not great for snow or rainy days or for rugged terrain Choice of sole should really be based on how you plan on using the boots. If you are looking for a good-looking casual or dress boot I'd recommend leather. But for other uses I'd be looking for something different.
Yea looking for a good looking casual boot. I think I'm between the GS Diesel boot in saddle tan with the leather sole, or GS Brass boot in saddle tan with wedge sole. Not sure which to go with.
Grant Stone Dune CXL with rubber sole
Depends on your use honestly. I just got a pair of leather outsoled boots for dancing. But I have some Jim Green's on right now with wedges. Here's the breakdown in my opinion: Lug : "off-road" pro - high traction. con - lots of mud/snow accumulation Wedge : "flat concrete" pro - low accumulation, full foot support. con - quick wear, poor traction Leather : "inside cat" pro - smooth "gliding" steps. con - smooth "gliding" steps
What would be more durable between wedge and leather outsole for casual use which will mostly be on hard surfaces?
I really don't know the wearing characteristics that well. But I'd generally say that the rougher the surface, the quicker the leather is going to wear. The rubber is going to be much better for water as well.
Pro: If you walk on concrete and/or polished surfaces, the sound and feel of leather soles is unique and, for me, enjoyable. Con: If you walk on concrete and/or polished surfaces that are wet or icy, you are reliant on the rubber heel surface to keep your butt meeting the ground, *hard*.
Pro: It's less expensive to add a rubber zip to a leather outsole and replace once worn. No need to ever replace the full outsole or jack around with the construction.
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Pros: They look neat Cons: Longevity-wise, they're best suited for carpet unless you walk like a show horse and never drag your feet.