So I'm in the market for buying some higher quality shoes, first time getting non mall tier shoes.
I want a pair of loafers (pic related), boots, brogues, black casual derbies, and a few other essentials.
What are the pros and cons of getting leather soles vs rubber soles?
I've never owned a pair of leather soles before.
>>10635358
If you leave on a rainy zone, buy rubber sole. If not, leather.
I wear leather soles for formal stuff and work in summer, the other shoes when it's winter because I don't want to fuck up my soles with gravel/chippings. Exceptions when it's something important or court, but then I'll take a taxi anyways.
Don't forget that you can just change your soles for new ones with decent shoes, it's not that expensive.
>>10635464
Oh, and this is a leater sole after 1-2km of walking on gravel road last week because I couldn't get out of it. So consider your choice of shoes carefully in the morning.
>>10635490
How much does it cost to resole something like a ferragamo shoe?
Considering all of my expensive shoes are all going to be dress shoes, it wouldn't make that much of a difference.
>>10635614
Depends on the sole and the guy who does it, I've seen 20€ to 50€ for dress shoes over the years.
>ferragamo
I like the brand, but why would you buy a shoe in that price-range that's not custom-fitted (I don't know the English term, shoemaker-made)? It's the same for suits and shirts, anything over a certain price is just throwing away money for inferior product (looking at you, Zegna).
>>10635687
we call them a cobbler
>>10635719
thanks :)
>>10635358
everyday shoes/boots: rubber
ones that wont see much wear or are used for special occasions: leather
>>10635358
Allen Edmonds are on sale right now btw.
buy allen edmonds shoes
they have dainite soles
