I've read things on other sites about whether or not to put rubber caps on the bottom of leather soled shoes.Most people on more traditionalist sites say to put the rubber on. My question is do the designers intend for the wearers to walk on the soles as they are sold? Or did they just want to leave the option to the buyer?
For instance, I've got a pair of carpe diem boots that I took to a shoe smith. I asked if I needed to put rubber soles on the bottom and he said no since there's a layer of leather that's nailed over the actual sole of the shoe. He said to not walk around in the rain and I should be fine.
Wondering what you guys do with these shoes?
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