Hi all the bro here, I need help with leather sole. Do you all add rubber to your leather sole or just leave it? I afraid leave it as leather sole will be very slippy.
Hi all the bro here, I need help with leather sole. Do you all add rubber to your leather sole or just leave it? I afraid leave it as leather sole will be very slippy.
Anyone familiar with the sizing of Corgi's dress socks? Their Small is for UK 6-7, and Medium is for UK 7.5-9.
I wear UK 6.5/7 for my dress shoes, and UK 7.5/8 for sneakers. A little concerned if Small might turn out too small...
Ah cool, how are the lazymans going? Not really my style but they look very nicely finished.
And, yes, more photos on this thread! Here’s a relatively recent acquisition: navy wholecuts with decorative brogueing, a GMTO from Meccariello. Quite distinctive in the light!
I am on small for Corgi fits well. Dress shoes on UK6/6.5/7
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looking for opinions, would you go for a leather sole and topy after, or to go with a rubber sole eg dainite to begin with?
Danite isn't comfortable, sleek or grippy.looking for opinions, would you go for a leather sole and topy after, or to go with a rubber sole eg dainite to begin with?
looking for opinions, would you go for a leather sole and topy after, or to go with a rubber sole eg dainite to begin with?
Topy is more easily and cheaply replaceable. Danite soles changes the feel of the shoe.
thanks. this is one i’m thinking. maybe topy is the best thing to do.
the part about the feel of the shoe, the closest thing i had was a carmina tomir sole. is tomir or danita similar?
On a socks spree. Anyone with comments on the sizing for Viccel? They have UK5.5-6.5, then UK7-7.5. Which would be a better fit? Thanks again.I am on small for Corgi fits well. Dress shoes on UK6/6.5/7
Well, I think that most importantly, you need to consider what are your needs for the shoes you're looking at.
Are you looking for a pair of shoes / boots strictly for wet / monsoon weather, or are you looking at something just for predominantly-dry-but-can-survive-not-too-heavy-a-downpour type of shoe?
A Dainite sole has an entirely rubberised bottom surface and also is typically accompanied by a rubber heel toplift. This is completely impervious to water.
A rubber topy, on the other hand, covers only the forepart of the outsole, but the waist is exposed leather. It would generally be pretty sufficient for rainy days that aren't huge downpours. But water can soak through if you're caught in a thunderstorm.
In terms of the feel and appearance, while a dainite sole is definitely thicker in terms of profile compared to a topy, you can opt for a single dainite sole (where there isn't a full thickness leather midsole between the welt and rubber outsole) as opposed to a double dainite sole. This helps to reduce the bulkiness in the look of the shoe, and also reduce the overall stiffness of a double dainite sole. Generally though, I've had pretty comfortable days even on double dainite soles.
With regards to your question, the Tomir sole is closer in terms of look and functionality, to the topy. As compared to dainite.
In terms of "grip", I find both the Tomir and Dainite more or less equivalent.