What are you wearing today?

[Piffen]

Yup, but that's because my cobbler won't touch dem shoes before I grind them down myself first.. They say it's such a shame not to get to walk on leather soles at least for a few days bla bla bla. Customer isn't always right I guess. I really don't care personally, but I'm tired of having the argument every time I go so I just do it to make things easier.

[Faust]

I don't follow you people when I read that a ruined leather sole signs the end of the whole boot. Leather soles can easily be replaced by a good cobbler. I don't want to be too long on this matter, which is rather boring when explained thoroughly, but as far as I know, soles can always be repaired given that the upper part of the stitching is intact. How could you ruin a pair just with that ?

And yes, I agree : rubber soles do kill something of the pleasure of wearing great shoes - but well, they make rainy weather a little less lethal, so... But, Theaddict, rubber soles are in fact not so great when the shoes really get wet, because they trap humidity : moisture can appear then, and cause huge damages ; it is far easier to avoid this with leather soles, for they breath, and dry much better for that reason.

Taps + vibram rubber sole = $25. Leather sole = $55. And I'd rather have the original soles intact.

[Mail-Moth]

Do you guys usually wear the shoes for a bit first, and then put rubber soles on after a little bit of wear? That's what some sales associates have suggested to me.

That's what I do too : it allows the sole to (really not sure of the word here) - settle down a little.

[philip nod]

i love this conversation, it repeats usually about every 3-4 months. maybe it deserves its own thread.

[Mail-Moth]

Do you guys usually wear the shoes for a bit first, and then put rubber soles on after a little bit of wear? That's what some sales associates have suggested to me.

That's what I do too : it allows the sole to (really not sure of the word here) - settle down a little.

Taps + vibram rubber sole = $25. Leather sole = $55. And I'd rather have the original soles intact.

Yes, price is quite a decisive point !

[Fade to Black]

Do you guys usually wear the shoes for a bit first, and then put rubber soles on after a little bit of wear? That's what some sales associates have suggested to me.

wore my c diems until one side of the heel was eaten up then got the topy slapped on.

[Silk]

wore my c diems until one side of the heel was eaten up then got the topy slapped on.

Did it line up flush, or can you see the worn-down angle on the original heel?

Even though you can get a replacement leather sole, it might mess up the whole silhouette. I've never had one replaced, but I worry about whether a cobbler would have a decent match for the boot.

[philip nod]

picked up schulz again..

i'm jealous of your ability to flesh out the uncanny. bravo.

[scott.m]

wow merz thats amazing, could i get a brand list?

[Fade to Black]

merz lookin' real cute as usual.

Silk the replacement job went fine. Basically got one of the layers sliced off and slapped a rubber layer on there, whole job cost about $4 USD and they are good as new. That rubber sole itself is getting worn, so i just spend about HKD 10 (hard to convert to USD...it's like less than $1.50) to get that little rubber notch where the spot is getting worn. i dunno about fucking up the silhouette, i mean they're pretty rough boots anyway

[snafu]

waywt is serious business, don't you guys forget it!

[Mail-Moth]

Merz, nice suit ! What kind of fabric is it ?

[Staton Viguier]

thats a nice suit and a lovely picture merz
also enjoyed the rufus sewell deformation

[Faust]

Merz, please don't do that shit with your face again - I don't want to have nightmares!!!

[Alesha]

Merz you remind of a kid in System of Down - Aerials video! Nice editing!