Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[terras14]

A little hard to tell from the angle of the pics. Is that a split or just excess material that had the colour rubbed off?

There is a line but not that the upper and bottom is compong apart. Is some excess wood like material coming out. Looks ugly for sure. And i didny even wear it alot coz i rotate.

 

[likehotbutter]

There is a line but not that the upper and bottom is compong apart. Is some excess wood like material coming out. Looks ugly for sure. And i didny even wear it alot coz i rotate.

Looks like the welt and outsole not sanded fully flush. So the leading edge of the protruding layer bears extra wear

 

[terras14]

Looks like the welt and outsole not sanded fully flush. So the leading edge of the protruding layer bears extra wear

Thanks. Can a clobber shop be able to do some repair?

 

[arcfire]

Thanks. Can a clobber shop be able to do some repair?

If you want to save some money can just get some sand paper and diy. Sand it down and apply some cream or black wax to cover it up n it will look brand new.

 

[terras14]

Hmm actually i did that once but very light sanding. I will try again later. The thing is usually after applying cream, everything looks good but once i start to wear, the line will appear again

 

[likehotbutter]

Hmm actually i did that once but very light sanding. I will try again later. The thing is usually after applying cream, everything looks good but once i start to wear, the line will appear again

The bottom lip of the outsole is still protruding, so there will be the line after a few wears as the lip will be worn before anything else

This is a belt grinder's job. Either those cobblers with machines or just cream/wax/edge stain the edge after a few wearings

 

[qweiop]

Some shoes from aldo doesnt have grooves at the sole. Is it normal? If so, whats the reason?

 

[lumin87]

Some shoes from aldo doesnt have grooves at the sole. Is it normal? If so, whats the reason?

Most likely because the shoes are cemented

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[darthsid11111]

All Aldo shoes are cemented. And they can make the soles however they want..

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[qweiop]

cemented is the construction method? i'm talking about the sole whereby usually there are lines so that there is friction to walk. The new pair i acquired is totally just smooth. Is it able to function properly?

 

[darthsid11111]

cemented is the construction method? i'm talking about the sole whereby usually there are lines so that there is friction to walk. The new pair i acquired is totally just smooth. Is it able to function properly?

Yes cemented is the construction methid meaning the sole of the shoe is stuck on with glue.

The maker can pretty much stick whatever they want.

Smooth leather soles are common in more premium welted (sewn on) shoes. They're not everyone's cup of tea and one of the reasons is that they're smooth. Go to a cobbler and ask for a sole protector if you prefer rubber soles with threads.

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[jkohlc2]

want to resole my oak street boots, got a small hole showing the cork filling already

anywhere other than ed et al got do resoling? wanna put on dainite soles

 

[lumin87]

want to resole my oak street boots, got a small hole showing the cork filling already

anywhere other than ed et al got do resoling? wanna put on dainite soles

Mason and Smith does it as well. But quite pricey from what I recall

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[paladin]

want to resole my oak street boots, got a small hole showing the cork filling already

anywhere other than ed et al got do resoling? wanna put on dainite soles

For boots, you may want to get Vibram.

Topy/Vibram Service
Kips & Kwik, Junction 8, Bishan - ~$28-35 for a pair of Vibram,

 

[chickenbackside]

For boots, you may want to get Vibram.

Topy/Vibram Service
Kips & Kwik, Junction 8, Bishan - ~$28-35 for a pair of Vibram,

He wants a resole, not a topy. $28-35 at Kips & Kwik buys you a topy.

If we're talking about goodyear welt resole, there really aren't many options, of which have already been mentioned.

 

[terras14]

The bottom lip of the outsole is still protruding, so there will be the line after a few wears as the lip will be worn before anything else

This is a belt grinder's job. Either those cobblers with machines or just cream/wax/edge stain the edge after a few wearings

Thanks. Brought it back to llyr as email was replied to bring it back. I see how it turn out. Thanks

 

[Edwardtzy]

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[bumdssa]

anyone own any pair of shoes with wooden soles?
just got a pair of loafers online and the soles are made of wood? kind of uncomfortable as it restricts bending.

 

[urbanturban]

anyone own any pair of shoes with wooden soles?
just got a pair of loafers online and the soles are made of wood? kind of uncomfortable as it restricts bending.

As in clogs?