From my experience/view I like the Vibram Eton over Dainites for wet hard surfaces (urban) it is also more comfortable. The Vibram 1757 gumlite can be a softer alternative for commando lugs for boots. If you need extra cushion comfort in a dress shoe - the Vibram 1716 oxford gumlite.
For me my favorite outsole is a single JR leather sole so far, I have a pair with house leather soles and vibram protania sole protectors as well and they seem less flexible than just leather soles alone but it's fine
I love my shoes configured with half rubber sole. Crespino for the dress shoes and explosion 2340 topy with 5340 explosion heel on everything else. Absolutely hate the vibram topy with the oval logo plastered all over.
Man I need to go commando soon. I debate having an explosion on my leather sole often, but dainite, it's generally not my thing. WHen I hvave an explosion on my leather, I forget about going commando, but sometimes, going commando is more comfortable and provides more traction in certain slippery situations.
Yeah, I love having explosions on my feet. IT feels really comfortable, moreso than dainite, to be honest. Not sure if it's the combination of explosion on leather. But I don't have much time going commando, so I gotta figure that out more and see if it is a comfortable way to travel
I like the Vibram explosion halfsole as well, I wish they were more readily available over Topy. SVIG is also another great halfsole option. I prefer the ITSHIDE over Dainite and Vibram. They have higher durability and don't bend much different in my experience.
Hello, wouldn’t it be better to glue with polyurethane glue type windshield glue or sikaflex pro? Unlike the neoprene glue this would ensure more water tightness? Thank you for the video this is excellent. Regards, jean
I don’t know. I think you have to be wary of anything that’s water tight or proof on a real leather shoe. Part of the benefit of the real leather components are the breathability, and how it helps to dissipate moisture. If you seal water from coming, you’re also sealing it from evaporating and getting out. I don’t know the answer but just an observation
Oh no, I don’t know. I’d check with vibram, maybe it is based on the country they’re retailed for as the IP may only be registered in certain geographic areas
lugs soles nice but pick up junk in the lugs cigerret butts ,stones , garbage da'nites nice had them on italian derby shoes years ago , can't go wrong with leather, i don't understand every one hates that for being slippery, i never found that true with me
