U can go to a cobbler and add heel pads and vibram soles to the allen edmonds.
Allen edmonds rubber half sole.
Here are some shots to give you an idea of how the half soles change the look of the shoe.
They are way overdue for a shine and are severely scuffed.
In this video i refresh a friend s pair of allen edmonds mora double monk strap loafers.
Named for the wet weather gripping v shape on the tread these soles are actually made with a combination of leather and rubber.
Alternatively keep the shoes at work and wear sneakers on the commute.
It s much cheaper 20 30 than sending the shoes back to ae to resole.
From dress to casual and for all types of weather each sole we make is designed for a specific purpose.
The v tread combination tap sole is the discreet rubber sole option.
Get detailed reviews summarizing years of use from my shoes and boots.
The goodyear rubber protective half sole i.
V tread combination tap sole.
I keep 3 pairs of ae at work and wear sneakers or boots on my commute.
We have been creating timeless custom made men s dress shoes and casual shoes since 1922.
Covering such beautiful leather soles with rubber almost feels criminal.
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.
See how different sole protectors look on different shoes and how they hold up over time.
Allen edmonds wolverine 1000 mile boots and red wing iron rangers are in the review rotation so far.
But they wouldn t stay beautiful for long which is how i find the strength.
Founded in 1922 allen edmonds shoe corporation is a u s.
Understanding the different types of soles is the key to getting a shoe that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Once those wear down just go back to the cobbler and add them again.
Leather rubber a combination of the two at allen edmonds we offer dozens of different soles for our shoes.
It gives you all of the advantages of a rubber sole while retaining the look of a classic leather sole.
Our shoes use only premium leathers and are handcrafted via a 212 step process.