In this video i breathe some new life into my almost 2 1 2 year old allen edmonds mcallister wingtip oxfords by removing and replacing the old worn out goodyear protective half soles with more.
Allen edmonds rubber half sole.
Founded in 1922 allen edmonds shoe corporation is a u s.
Based manufacturer of premium men s footwear and accessories.
They are way overdue for a shine and are severely scuffed.
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It s much cheaper 20 30 than sending the shoes back to ae to resole.
Named for the wet weather gripping v shape on the tread these soles are actually made with a combination of leather and rubber.
Covering such beautiful leather soles with rubber almost feels criminal.
Our shoes use only premium leathers and are handcrafted via a 212 step process.
From dress to casual and for all types of weather each sole we make is designed for a specific purpose.
We have been creating timeless custom made men s dress shoes and casual shoes since 1922.
Leather rubber a combination of the two at allen edmonds we offer dozens of different soles for our shoes.
But they wouldn t stay beautiful for long which is how i find the strength.
The v tread combination tap sole is the discreet rubber sole option.
Bourbon color allen edmonds fifth avenue with half soles.
In this video we will be refurbishing the rubber half soles also known as a sole guard on a pair of allen edmonds mcallister with the gto cross hatch soles a.
I keep 3 pairs of ae at work and wear sneakers or boots on my commute.
Here are some shots to give you an idea of how the half soles change the look of the shoe.
Once those wear down just go back to the cobbler and add them again.
The goodyear rubber protective half sole i.
Understanding the different types of soles is the key to getting a shoe that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Allen edmonds wolverine 1000 mile boots and red wing iron rangers are in the review rotation so far.
See how different sole protectors look on different shoes and how they hold up over time.
Alternatively keep the shoes at work and wear sneakers on the commute.
U can go to a cobbler and add heel pads and vibram soles to the allen edmonds.