Leather Vs Rubber Sole Shoes | Which Shoe Soles Are Better?

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@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

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@brunobaptista8503 6 лет назад

Real Men Real Style Hey Antonio really like your videos and your tips, by the way is there a way I can reach to you? Keep on the good job and cheers from Portugal

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Hi Bruno - thanks for the continued support. You can get in touch with me here: www.realmenrealstyle.com/contact/

@canismajoris683 6 лет назад

Real Men Real Style Great stuff Antonio, hey can I know what song that is in the intro?

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

It's called the Man Without Fear from Premium Beats.

@nathanielpeter3296 6 лет назад

Back in my college days I used to wear boots with leather soles and one day when I ran faster downstairs then I slipped and my both shoes lost control on the down stairs without falling down and I felt as if some angels stopped me from falling down. Mostly I used to wear rubber sole shoes than leather soles shoes. Leather soles looks decent while walking on carpets as the sole itself is smooth. On the other side based on my experience leather soles have hard wood at the backside heel and that causes pain in the head due to hard impact by walking on jumping but rubber soles absorb the shock caused due to jumping and can stop headaches.

@eustache_dauger 6 лет назад

Always wear rubber for protection, they say.

@kevink9765 6 лет назад

Altwerk Vyner haha good one

@minnmyatt 6 лет назад

Altwerk Vyner it would be fun, they said

@Darkwell0071 5 лет назад

Rubber for protection but wear a rubber overshoe. It is like a skin for your shoes then you can get whatever sole you like. I was a salesman in the north for twenty five years outside much. As been said before wear a rubber overshoe for protection. My dress shoes last 20 years.

@javiermirafuentes5802 3 месяца назад

😂😂😂

@andreathompson-bg4hl Месяц назад

@@eustache_dauger oh I almost didn't get it. Lol

@eckergus 6 лет назад

Truly, the main reason to go with one over the other is not your preference, but location. I love and prefer leather soles much more than rubber soles. But if you live in the north where there’s a lot of snow and rain, forget about having shoes with leather soles. Moisture penetration will destroy your leather soles quickly. I lived in Michigan for five years and had to where galoshes all the time in the winter time... and it is a pain. I did eventually succumb to adding the thing layer of rubber to the soles of all my Allen Edmonds. Now, if you live in a place like Southern California, you can go leather sole all you want. Weather is not as much of an issue. Preference? Not really. Location, location, location.

@Myrslokstok 6 лет назад

Andres Mendoza And add some salt!

@latetotheparty7551 6 лет назад

Very true. I live in the Pacific NW so always check the weather to see how high of a chance for rain there is. If it's 70+ for the time of the day I'll be out, I opt for rubber soles. Obviously when working in the snow, I opt for my cheaper "working shoes" that usually come with a rubber sole for safety reasons.

@adriancartagena5034 6 лет назад

I agree, I live in New England

@jgood005 5 лет назад

Depends on the weather. Nice, sunny days occur everywhere. You could do rubber for winter, leather for summer, while keeping galoshes as an option for summer rain. Or just wear a more casual shoe if it'll be warm and rainy. Dressing well takes a bit of planning - you can't just wear the same thing every day.

@ianbutler1983 5 лет назад

Thanks, good point. An intelligent post in a RU-vid comment section..........don't often see that.

@HyperScorpio8688 6 лет назад

I'm pro-rubber, mainly because it has more grip, so I think it's safer

@rafe8826 6 лет назад

Roland Csicsák Agree totally. I live in the tropics and rainy weather means your shoes must have grip lest you want to slip and fall all the time. Adding rubber after the fact just feels silly. And leather soles do not absorb impact well. I gave up wearing all my shoes that have leather soles as my feet get very sore at the end of the day. For me shoes should always be function over aesthetics.

@mydogskips2 6 лет назад

And isn't rubber more durable than leather too?

@unknown1238157 5 лет назад

I work as an EMS professional and rubber soles are great for grip

@abaofifsz 5 лет назад

@@rafe8826 sure if you are in a position where you do not have to worry about how you look... just know that people notice

@abaofifsz 5 лет назад

@@unknown1238157 If I needed an ambulance and saw you wearing leather soled dress shoes I would probably be in more shock and worry

@pokonyan007v2 6 лет назад

great vid antonio! i do music for my full time job and as for music guy, it has to be leather. you cant beat that sound of leather sole when you walk!

@yvonulyssetervil9577 5 лет назад

I used to buy shoes without knowing what to look for and most of the time I ended up regretting and wondering what to do to prevent it. Since I suscribed to this channel. I can finally go buy good quality things and feel good about myself. Keep it up Antonio. You re the best

@jonathonshanecrawford1840 Год назад

Here's a idea, starter shoe, cheap Walmart (USA) Costco (UK) The Warehouse (NZ) KMart (Australia), glue shoes , usually genuine grain (3rd class) leather, until one can afford the better quality shoes, like Top/corrected grain (2nd class) or later full grain (1st class) leather! Either way, it does depends where a person lives, rubber soles are good if it rains a lot! Where as if there isn't much rain like in Cook (South Australia) plain leather soles!

@totalbliss1 4 года назад

Leather soles all the way with rubber sole protectors and heel taps professionally added. High end shoes most often come with leather soles. It's too expensive to constantly resole them entirely when the soles wear out. With sole protectors, you can easily strip it off when it's close to wearing out and put another one on without having to spend a lot of money.

@didamnesia3575 Год назад

Good idea

@sudhakaran7520 6 лет назад

Leather soles look the best in my opinion, but the rubber soles are the best when it comes to functionality.

@Highlander77 4 года назад

I feel like the leather will look best when the shoe is brand new, but once it's been worn and beat up a bit, not so sure.

@mgtowp.l.7756 4 года назад

You Got That Right.

@xboy6687 2 года назад

Exactly

@menahemzen 6 лет назад

I have chosen rubber for a long time due to bad experience with a slippery sole. I thank you Real MenReal Style for the tips of distinguishing the high quality manufactured rubber than the bad one. Keep the videos up.

@karjohn2011 4 года назад

Brilliant! Thank you, that was great advice. Ive danced tango in a former life and always wore leather sole shoes. I'd never wear them outside in the weather. However i have glued soft leather on rubber sole shoes to wear casually and simply replace the worn leather sole when they wore out.

@adamdelmonteguitarist 4 года назад

Great video, very dynamic and to the point. I just bought some magnanni shoes with a rubber sole, but they're stitched! So I'm happy about that.

@johnjames218 6 лет назад

I find leather very slippy so prefer rubber

@igorkambarov8489 6 лет назад

John James put a rubber on the top. Easy.

@se7ensnakes 5 лет назад

RMRS is for me and most of us. Alpha M is more for the young crowd. Gentleman Gazette is for the fotty studdy daper classic look. Satoria talks is a general intro into the bespoke everything classic and expensive look. You could learn from all of them

@LeFatalpotato 4 года назад

Definitely, and they thread on each other's territory most of the time, making watching most of them quite heplful

@kakeetojulius7035 Год назад

I need a rubber sole and not very much high heeled with shoe laces. I'm in Uganda Kampala. How much is it? Good morning

@alfistibrasiliani 6 лет назад

great arguments, for both materials. Nice video Antonio! well done

@raroshraj 4 года назад

This is one of your more useful videos with not much advertising. Thank you

@MegaIsok 6 лет назад

I vote rubber. If quality shoes last many many years logic dictates that I may be an old man by then. Slipping could be catastrophic for older people. Plus if you work at a place with marble floors you want rubber. Any water on those floors and its a skating rink. Great vid as always.

@Dzamora612 6 лет назад

happened to me once on my way to work actually :( hahahaha but it was because the floor was just cleaned

@geomancer6371 5 лет назад

Leather soles on smooth cement is like walking on grease.

@80sruler 4 года назад

Leather - slippery, wears out - heck - even the Beatles named an album Rubber Soul - not Leather Soul.

@DavidEVogel 4 года назад

If you wear leather soles in a carpeted office be careful. Slip-and-slide time. When you buy a new pair of leather soled shoes, put them on and find some concrete. When no one if watching do the twist. This will help with slippery bottoms.

@loganrutkowski1862 3 года назад

@@DavidEVogel thank you for this 👍

@bfgtech48 6 лет назад

For some reason I find rubber soles more comfortable to wear. Leather soles hurt my feet.

@danfc3s 6 лет назад

Had never worn leather soles until yesterday, fell over big time... Scuffed them up a bit and they feel a lot better now, love the sound they make when walking... There's no rubber at all on the sole so maybe I'll get a heel stick on as I can imagine the leather slip on the forefoot will be great for dancing...

@tacsystems5621 6 лет назад

When my soles come off I just use duct tape to reattach it. Use the top quality duct tape though.

@archygrey9093 3 года назад

Try getting a tube of shoe glue, works very well

@caltagironeorologi8 3 года назад

Always preferred leather but recently bought a pair of Goodyear welted Oxfords with Vibram soles and I’m very pleased. The profile is the same and nobody looks under your shoes anyway.

@anthonyhandy4251 6 лет назад

Rubber adds more confidence when walking on some tile and marble floors.

@toltec13 4 года назад

I agree!!! At my job, my employer ripped the carpet out from the main office and hallway and replaced it with linoleum floor which is waxed monthly! BIG mistake because that's a liability!

@mgtowp.l.7756 4 года назад

You Got That Right.

@chrispeng5502 6 лет назад

Hi Antonio I just want to drop a quick thank you because I've just gotten my first Thursday boots and they are astonishing beautiful. Your recommendation is awesome and please keep sharing these amazing brands to us! Thank you again for making us stylish!

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Awesome - glad you liked it!

@currypac 5 лет назад

Depends on what type of walking surface 1. Rubber : lots of walking, hard surface, indoor outdoor, damp, wet, oily, rugged surface. 2. Leather : light to moderate walking, indoor dry surface. Carpet tile wooden. Fashionable \ business \ casual 3. Socks : wear shoes half Sz up with comfort quality cushion socks. Toes should not be crowded and toes should flex when walking

@Icopper 5 лет назад

Thank you soo much for your insight on dress shoes!!! inspirational!!!

@ryanwest862 6 лет назад

Hey Antonio, great video. Just recently came across your channel and I have watch your videos from hairstyles all the way to cuff links. I have gotten such a huge confidence boost and you have given me a vision that I can see myself at. Thanks for the information and keep it up. You will have my support all the way.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

This is the reason why I make videos :)

@nickroshelli9758 6 лет назад

I just bought two new pairs of Magnannis, both with rubber soles. I questioned that at first because I always associate leather with superior quality, but I decided if they were Magnannis they had to be good quality and they have a reason for using rubber. I chose the shoes for the fact that I loved the way they looked, not because of the soles. You have to look at the shoes from the bottom to even know which sole material is used.

@indianboy570 6 лет назад

I saw first time your video and really impressed with your explanation... Great Job

@jonstern7511 6 лет назад

Great video. I have a lot of leather soled shoes but also a pair of Loakes with a Dainite Goodyear Welted sole. I like both. With the leather soles though I often end up getting some rubber added for grip though strangely I have some leather soles that seem less slippery than others - not sure why...

@krollic 6 лет назад

I like my rubber sole dress boots. They have better grip, cost less and are much more practical in that I can wear them in any environment even when wet. Leather soles look, sound and feel nice in any formal/office/home settings but sometimes I'm afraid of slipping with them

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Appreciate your input - thanks!

@jaffaorange3809 6 лет назад

Very clear, concise, informative video. Thank you very much.

@henrybenrycat1 2 года назад

As an Englishman I feel that this question is more complex than this video suggests. You probably need both in your wardrobe. Leather soles are better in hot weather because they breath. Rubber soles are better in winter because they stop the soles soaking up rain water. Dress shoes in Italianate styles look better in thin leather but traditional British dress shoes are often Goodyear welted and look no heavier or less formal for having a rubber sole. My recommendation is to have both and for the rubber soles to be Goodyear welted over a base leather sole. Dainite or Vibram are preferred brands. Leather linings and insoles are essential, no matter what the outer sole is made of to absorb moisture. Lastly, leather soles are no guarantee of quality even if they come from a top brand. They can be found on cemented construction shoes from top brands that are unrepairable and fall to bits - particularly if they get wet. You can also find shoes with a thin layer of leather over a cemented construction shoe with a rubber sole in attempt to make the shoe appear to be higher quality than it is. Even the stitching is a variable feast on leather soled shoes with Blake stitched soles sometimes looking like Goodyear welted items but the trouble here is that Blake stitches wick water into your shoes: Goodyear welting does not. So before deciding on this matter, where do you live and does it rain a lot are probably the best questions to guide your choice.

@christianjohnrojo7966 2 года назад

Yes, Rubber soles are a must in England. Buy both styles with different soles

@henrybenrycat1 2 года назад

@@kenneth2118 If you are going to be wearing shoes for 12 per day you will need more than one pair because they need to rest between days of wear. Also, you need shoes that have durable underfoot cushioning which is what Goodyear Welted leather shoes provide. Other shoe constructions in leather might breathe but they will not protect your foot from shocks over long working days. In truth, shoes need to wick away moisture and dry fully between wears. This means that a Danite sole on a Goodyear welted leather shoe with leather insole can in fact be a better solution than an all leather shoe that lacks the shock and moisture absorption of Goodyear welted construction. This is because in Goodyear welted shoes, even with a rubber outer, feature an absorbent leather insole plus the cork bed between the outer sole and insole. Hope that helps.

@henrybenrycat1 2 года назад

@@kenneth2118 , The heal of a crepe shoe may not have the durability your 12 hour per day working schedule will bring. Also, for such long periods of wear you might need to consider that the shoes must fit well and suede stretches more than flat leather.

@216baja Год назад

I am finding myself purchasing shoes with rubber soles because the leather was just too slippery and the rubber soles last longer than the leather soles. Thank you for the content. 👏

@Mtuned 6 лет назад

I love the content antonio, personally speaking I love both. I also when shopping consider the functionality and the fashion aspect of things of my shoes and boots. Just as you said though in the video I find that my rubber soles are alot more durable and have way more grip.

@fahadsiddiqui8168 6 лет назад

Great vid, as always. I hope you recover from cold soon.

@franciscomena2058 2 года назад

I have a vast amount of shoes, just like you, I live in Alaska and during the winter it is better to have rubber soles but I found out that if the leather sole is a little bit worn out it will give you some kind of good grip however there’s a sticky little overlays that work just fine for that extra grip! Saludos y un fuerte abrazo amigo!!

@seanmccauley1446 2 года назад

I recently bought two nice shoes with leather soles and wow what a difference in feel. It is for sure less grip than rubber but I have Thursday Co boots for grip. The sole has superior tactile feel when driving or using my rheostat at work (Dentist). And that sound..... Really adds to the confidence and presence while walking around.

@latinexstasy5001 6 лет назад

Great video thank you for sharing.....

@DBH3rd 6 лет назад

Really liked the video. All my Allen Edmonds are leather bottoms, but walking around in possible ice and snow going to work during winter months, I'm thinking about "stitched" rubber bottoms now. Thanks Antonio!

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Glad you find it useful!

@redscale82 4 года назад

Here in Scandinavia are rubber soles recommended much because of the weather and the seasons. My favourite boots have rubber soles sewn to the leather soles.

@luiscals 6 лет назад

Rubber. Here in sunny Puerto Rico is better. Thanks a lot and great video as always. Happy 2018.

@hannamakela6989 2 года назад

Very nice encapsulation, not to mention a myth-buster! :)

@jonathanmartinez9504 6 лет назад

I particularly like the sound of the leather sole when walking and they are fresher, but those with rubber soles are much softer if you think you have to walk a while and not be in the office. The rubber ones are better .. greetings from Venezuela love your videos

@badpixels_ 6 лет назад

those guys that didn't like the video wear slippers all the time lol.

@pesiuber 6 лет назад

Mel Reacher crocs

@randystephenson5566 6 лет назад

Or sandals and socks

@jimdamulira7058 6 лет назад

Mel Reacher that’s hilarious reply dear,,,,😂😂😂😂 spot on they should do that

@faisalazeem9024 5 лет назад

😂😂😂

@sarthakmohapatra3738 4 года назад

Lol

@youllknowmelater6555 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video sir. I’m buying a new pair for my older cousin’s wedding and also to be used for my school uniform. As a JHS student living in a tropical country, I think I’ll go for rubber again like the previous years. I don’t want to slip on every wet floor that I’ll walk on. I’ll just wear leather soled shoes once I grow up and work because I might reduce my clumsiness lol.

@nathandmello2646 Год назад

excellent info. Looking to build a simple but functional closet for needs of my life. This was useful concise info. I like the quality of leather soles and ability to mold to my foot but the function of a rubber overlay.

@peace4future865 6 лет назад

Antonio, thanks for the tips.

@Geoduck. 4 года назад

I found this video very helpful. I now have the knowledge to best choose. Thank you….. New Subscriber

@danielbrinlee9939 6 лет назад

Being from Oregon and traveling a lot (1/5 of the country) I prefer thin rubber. It is more versatile personally. I find it’s more shock absorbing running through the airport as well.

@Paul_Beach 5 лет назад

One other factor not mentioned - I find the rubber soles can provide more cushioning, and therefore are a little more comfortable to wear for a long time. Also, if one is going to add rubber to the leather sole, perhaps it makes sense to go with a rubber sole in the first place. One advantage of leather soles of course is that they are much better for dancing.

@jonathonshanecrawford1840 Год назад

True like Timberland Boat Shoes! And better grip on slippery surfaces during/after rain!

@coreymoney Год назад

Yeah I'm surprised he didn't have an entire comparison on comfort comparison

@TJYang1123 5 лет назад

I can hear your might caught cold in this video. Thank you for working hard to deliver us great infos, Take care Antonio

@lohengrinknight 4 года назад

Really good information and tips!

@BeshoyNagieb 5 лет назад

Thanks for the informative video. Now, how about the formality of the rubber soles? Do you think it takes marks away from a dress code per se?

@latetotheparty7551 6 лет назад

I use both but as you said, it depends on the function (occasion and weather). I was quite lucky to thrift a pair of Allen Edmonds with a rubber sole already installed for a whopping $7 U.S. While they are quite narrow (AAA) compared to the rest of my shoes, they're a great way to dress up an outfit while having the extra safety measure here in Seattle which is notorious for rain. I also have "beater" shoes I use for early morning work in wet weather.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Exactly!

@OfficialRedTeamReview 5 лет назад

good info

@chetansingh3593 3 года назад

Didn’t expect to see you here

@cristobalorellana3294 4 года назад

Antonio, which one is more resistant to walk on concrete? I'm about to buy my first pair of dress shoes, and I like the idea of wearing them quite often, even for a regular work day

@syndicatepoogie 4 года назад

I just bought a pair of leather sole loafers and discovered by accident that they scuff easily. Do you recommend just breaking them in with the normal wear or adding rubber padding? I’m primarily looking to preserve the quality of the product, while maybe adding some traction. It broke my heart at first to see scuffs right away but I’m realizing now this is part of the process and that they can be re-soled. These are made in Portugal and do have that stitching around the perimeter of the sole. Thanks for your videos and insight!!

@Walkrunner 6 лет назад

It also depends on the type of work you do too. And you did a lot of walking in inclimate weather such as rain sleet and snow like I do in Ohio rubber is the best bet. If you are buying shoes for special or dress occasion weather can be an option. However I would strongly suggest to buy the traction grip as suggested in this video.

@videostar25 6 лет назад

Thank you for the great, informative video Antonio. I prefer leather soles for my dress shoes. They are both comfortable and stylish.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Glad it helped - what's your take on rubber soles?

@videostar25 6 лет назад

Hey Antonio, I have rubber soles on my casual shoes but I prefer how the leather sole looks on a dress shoe. Grant it, I do give up some of the functionality i.e. anti-slippage initially, but you make a great point in that once the leather wears in a bit, it provides more stability. Cheers.

@briannab5296 6 лет назад

+Real Men Real Style ... my 89 yr old husband swears leather sole shoes dont make his feet hurt like rubber soles do. We went all over our city searching for leather sole shoes with no luck at all. It would thrill the old boy if we could find a good quality, affordable pair of them. Could you please give some idea WHERE we can buy leather sole shoes? (size 10W)

@igorkambarov8489 6 лет назад

Yeah. Rubber shoes create a cheap look.

@luisbarragan6527 6 лет назад

Wow this was a very informative video and I will wear what better fits for me on the situation 😁 appreciate you!

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words!

@peterkienpham9770 6 лет назад

Both! Solely depends on the weather! Especially since Colorado weather is very unpredictable

@BloodyRedSquadron 6 лет назад

Honestly, in my view, asking whether you're a leather or rubber sole man is simply the wrong question. It's as you explained Antonio, a gentlmen should be able to appreciate the adv./disadv. Of either type and ideally own both! Great video, keep them coming!

@mattrn58 5 лет назад

I just got a pair of Allen Edmonds Dalton Wingtips with leather soles. I love them, but when the soles wear down I think I’m going to have Dainite rubber soles put on to make them more durable and more of an everyday boot.

@SpliefDaGrief 6 лет назад

I have purchased all of my leather shoes after market at thrift stores and vintage stores and surprisingly after restoring them they look quite remarkable for shoes under 10$. To rat out stinkers I always look for good year welted leather soled shoes that lack cracks and have maintained lots of color beneath the coats of dust that can be removed with wet wipes. At such a cheap price I don’t even feel bad wearing them in some moisture as the leather has held up surprisingly well as daily drivers.

@TheSaneHatter 6 лет назад

Leather soles seem too delicate and refined for my lifestyle: a bicycle commuter, bus passenger, and too-frequent walker. Walking on leather soles hurt my feet and felt slippery. Rubber souls, in contrast, feel better don't slip, cost less . . . and remind me of the Beatles.

@EthanNoble 5 лет назад

Thanks for this!

@johnschmeelk7309 6 лет назад

I will vary based on whether I’m traveling or am local. I tend to use rubber Danite soles when I’m in airports and in walking cities like NYC. When I’m home or in a local office I wear leather soles. I prefer Goodyear welted vs Blake stitched. After years of wear I find it holds up better.

@brunonjezic6208 4 года назад

I had like 3 pares of shoes with lether soles and i loved look of them but after a year or more ov waring each i added the rubber layer. Usually after i fell or slipped one too many times for my patience. I recently discovered shoes for crews amd they are crazy grippy, great for work but not quite premium. They do have even one full grain lether model that seems to be more luxurious that i need to chek out

@amitfromisrael5006 6 лет назад

great video! I have Ace Marks and although it is amazing to look at, the sole is expansive, has no grip, and not flexible enough....so I think for events and dressy meetings the full leather style is good, but not as an everyday shoes

@michaelpain 3 года назад

Most of the "stitched" rubber soles are actually a fake stitch. It doesn't actually attach to anything. Sometimes it is hard to tell. For a Blake stitch, look inside the shoe, under the insole for the accompanying stitches. For a Goodyear welt stitch, make sure the stitches on top if the welt matches the stitches on the bottom of the sole.

@iansoutryer3189 2 года назад

That's true. Some time ago I bought a pair of "goodyear welted shoes", complete with the stitching. Now the sole of both has come apart and you can see: the stitching is fake.

@AbdelkaderBenRhouma 6 лет назад

leather is more prestigious but rubber is a lot more resilient especially in rain and bad weather.

@mgtowp.l.7756 4 года назад

You Got That Right..

@ctzionov 6 лет назад

I'm thinking about purchasing my first pair of allen edmonds but I'm torn between leather soles and danite for the following 2 reasons. I live in NY and do a lot of walking, so I'm thinking that Danite is the way to go, but: 1 - I always wear out the outer part of my heels and therefore have to put on shoe taps. I noticed that Danite heels have a shoe tap kind of "built in" to the heel, but its dead center - which is not where I need them. Is this really an issue when wanting to put on my own taps? 2 - I've been told that I can purchase Heel & Sole Edge Dressing to polish up the edges of leather soled shoes once they scuff up. Can I use the same product for Danite soled shoes? Or once they get scuffed, I'm stuck with that look? Thanks for your advice!!!

@kranthikumar1387 6 лет назад

Leather is classy !

@Karan-Aujla 6 лет назад

kranthi kumar Like everyone's gonna take a peek at your soles and say "Ah leather,classy!

@OscarRamirez-mi5co 6 лет назад

I would be that guy :)

@michaelmasin6373 6 лет назад

aside from the heel, shoe soles are barely a centimetre thick. Who's going to notice?

@A1SinceDaye1 6 лет назад

Leather looks nice but most of the time rubber will be more responsible, and taking care of responsibility is also classy

@eddiekruggerr4972 5 лет назад

says who??

@luxurreview 5 лет назад

I love leather soles because of the quality, elegant sound, and when worn a little it provides a beautiful contrast rubber can't.

@rustcohle3803 4 года назад

It is pretty loud? People often turn their heads to me when I'm near lol

@mydogskips2 6 лет назад

Is there a way to tell the difference between a goodyear welt and blake stitched shoe? When you see stitching on the sole, can't it be a sign of either construction method? And why don't you hear more about Blake - rapid construction? To me it looks pretty smiliar to goodyear welt with only a slight difference, besides not having a welt.

@CreativeQueenx 6 лет назад

I ❤ THIS CHANNEL !!!!!!

@ericboes1012 4 года назад

I love Rubber Soul...great Beatles album 😂. But I will get Ace Marks...I will get Thursday Boots...for my purposes, I choose fashion & comfort over material. However, I always choose quality. I took your recommendation on Ace Marks and they have been wonderful. Thanks for another great video.

@sunneh666 6 лет назад

Hey Antonio. Got a question for you. I have 2 pairs of van bommel dress shoes. both have goodyear welts on them. Got both of them resoled a few years back before i became familiar with your videos. Now i was looking at them and i saw that both the new soles were glued on. One is starting to come loose. Is it still possible to get them resoled with a stitch or are the shoes basiclly trash. Keep up the great vids and thanks for all the great help you have been for me lately in finding stuff out on how to dress for succes. Greatings from the netherlands.

@jefftackett282 4 года назад

I have both 2 leather bottom 2 rubber bottoms but I love my Penny Loafers and Tilden from Clark's. When your 50+ it's about comfort. I always had farragomos or other leather bottom shoes when I was younger. But now its Clark's and my Crocs for summer

@contactsksur 3 года назад

Which leather shoe is best for daily office use? Being a financial CONSULTANT I have to journey a lot. Please suggest me best shoes for my daily usage and for party shoe also.

@drrodopszin 5 лет назад

Does adding rubber patches to the leather sole provide water insulation or it just gives it a better grip?

@tommoh0087 6 лет назад

I have started to be pro-rubber also. For some reason leather heels are usually super hard and make shoes not so nice to walk.

@ninjamaster3453 6 лет назад

The sound. There's nothing more commanding than the sound of a leather shoe on hard floors. That iconic echo is what it's about.

@saiyajedi 4 года назад

I have several pairs of dress shoes with leather soles, but for some reason one of them refuses to get any traction even after wearing them about once a week for a couple years. I may replace the heel toplift with an all-rubber version until it’s time to get it resoled.

@freddiewyman 6 лет назад

I have a pair of leather soled Bostonians, which I loved until I realized that the soles were cemented and not stitched (the leather had indentations on the top and bottom to look like stitching). I recently bought a pair of rubber soled Joseph Abbouds because they were on sale (about 75% off) and I could clearly see the stitching on the outside of the sole. However, I'm worried now because the stitches don't go all the way around, there is empty space in the arch. Could anyone advise me if these shoes are resoleable, or has my dream of eventually putting leather soles on them been inevitably dashed? Please help.

@TheProdigy260592 3 года назад

Rubber, with RM Williams boots. Buying another pair but will be their dynamic version (half half)

@djinux1 6 лет назад

I have honestly just bought my first pair of cowboy boots and I was hell bent on getting leather soles. I did get them that way because I was told I can get the soles redone and if I took decent care of the upper id have a pair of boots that lasted for years. I guess I need to buy a pair of boots with rubber on them and see if it makes much difference.

@nateramos8935 3 года назад

I know this is an old comment but how did the leather soles do on the cowboy boots? I’m debating on getting myself a pair with leather soles. I’ve only worn rubber soles. I did find a similar boot with a leather sole so not sure if I should get the leather one or rubber.

@anthonynguyen4088 3 года назад

Antonio, I have a question for you. I need help. I have a pair of oxfords with an anti-slip synthetic sole (I know, I made a mistake with buying that sole) but I spent 60 dollars on them and the leather on the rest of the shoes is really good. The only problem is that it's grip is so strong that they make a squeaking suction cup noise on slick surfaces like tile. This is a huge problem for me because every time I go inside a store or something, I get strange looks. I've had them for 4 months and gone on asphalt and concrete and shuffled but the squeak returns in only a few minutes after going onto a slick surface. I've been thinking about getting rubber shoe grips with adhesives on them but I have a question. Are you able to use rubber shoe grips on oxfords even if they are already non-slip? Also, would the rubber shoe grips give me the signature clacking noise against hard surfaces like tile that I seek?

@RonaldLAbbey 6 лет назад

I definitely choose rubber & leather based on what I plan to use the shoe/boot for!!! Also highest quality & price affect that choice, but it's the application of the intended use that decides which (quality over price, or price over quality) I select.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

There you go...

@adriancartagena5034 6 лет назад

Leather on summer, fall and spring, rubber in the winter

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Yes!

@infofootage 6 лет назад

What about people who live in Canada 😐. We can only enjoy leather sole shoes on 3 months of the summer

@ozzygao4748 5 лет назад

@@infofootage Move to Australia then, in Australia you can wear leather sole all year round

@darthcodzombie38 4 года назад

Alaa Sedki I live in Quebec and I will try to use my leather sole till end of october.

@alexgordon111 2 года назад

One use and the good year welted leather sole has scraped off . First experience of such. Is it normal .. small minute stones getting stuck into it .. or should I just quit using them ??

@nick_homburg 6 лет назад

Hey, Antonio just to weigh in, I have both leather and rubber soles. Sometimes in the same style and in the same color. I generally wear the leather sole every chance I get as they are a little lighter in weight. However, for those inclement/wet days, I break out the rubber soles to keep the water from soaking through. I mainly wear Allen Edmonds in part because I can get the styles I like with both types of soles in most cases. As always thanks for the video.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Nick - love the detailed answer. It really depends on your needs.

@aaronsung6208 6 лет назад

It is very edifying. But can you please also talk about leather lux sneaker sometime? They look younger and more comfortable, but a lot less formal imo. Howevet, I would like to know what you think about them.

@79MrZeus 4 года назад

For a day to day work rutine i’ve choosen rubber shoes( during raining season as well). For important appointments i’d choose leather ones

@tinaloui7215 5 лет назад

I'm a lady and I would like to know which type of sole is best to prevent damage to my shoes from my other foot. I have one foot that tends to knock against the other and does damage to the leather in the process. Will removing the synthetic soles from my shoes and replacing them with rubber help with this or just cause black scuff marks instead? If so what is the best solution without having to have the whole shoe redyed everytime.

@Myrslokstok 6 лет назад

To go with leather soles on wet tarmac with gravel on, just feels wrong, and in Stockholm there is a lot of that all year. Vibram sole and Goodyear welt is the solution!

@sebsebseb1905 6 лет назад

leather soles are not meant to be worn in snow or rain, simple as that, they look great, the qualitu, hand made craftsmanship and all that, but they work best on carpets and if you have to be outside in them, try to be for the few metres from the car to where you have to be.

@AOAOAO96 6 лет назад

sebseb seb You just don't understand the situation... You can't avoid snow and is there, you probably gonna die because falling apart before you walk into some building..

@styzoom 6 лет назад

In Holland it is the same, when you're outside and it is wet a leather sole just doesn't feel quite as comfortable.

@wileypaul4823 5 лет назад

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@goodymb 6 лет назад

Allen Edmonds with combination tap sole are my go to's. Dainite for winter boots and dress shoes.

@michaelseidelman4761 6 лет назад

Hi Antonio - glad to see you hit a lot of good manufacturers here. Ace Marks, Alden, Allen Edmonds, Thursday Boots, etc. Living in Florida, I have a use for several sole options. Of the manufacturers mentioned, I have Alden and Allen Edmonds. I have yet to try Ace Marks, but I may given they have the same Goodyear welt and appear to use decent material. I already have multiple boots that don't get enough use here in Florida, so I haven't ventured into Thursday Boots. One thing I love about Allen Edmonds is the availability of all of the sole types mentioned: leather, Dainite, combination, etc. And when recrafted, you can choose a different sole if you prefer. (Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with AE) I like leather soles for dry sunny days here. After just one walk on concrete or asphalt, the leather sole becomes scuffed enough that you won't slip on carpet anymore. I prefer combination soles (leather with a similar thin rubber tread attached as shown in the video, but manufactured that way instead of an add on) on days that it will be mostly sunny but a chance for showers (summer). All rubber (Dainite) soles are called for on those ugly, cloudy, rainy days. Those are my preferences - I'm sure location and weather has a lot to do with the choices people make. Great video and have a successful and happy 2018!

@RealMenRealStyle 6 лет назад

Appreciate your input - have a great 2018 as well.

@gasaul5759 4 года назад

0:08 When I'm doing my math homework while wearing a suit

@styzoom 6 лет назад

I used to resole my shoes, but after a while I just had the cobbler glue a patch to my leather sole after a few weeks. Leather is of course more elegant, even though it is just in the mind.