https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-rubber-sole-savers-to-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:53:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-rubber-sole-savers-to-shoes#post-1594682 Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:05:15 +0000 Aquamarine 1594682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My cobbler added a thin rubber heel covering to the existing heels of a pair of slippery booties last winter, the winter from hell in the Northeast. I did not notice a difference in feel, other than I was much more secure on wet or slippery surfaces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-rubber-sole-savers-to-shoes#post-1594664 Sat, 19 Dec 2015 08:10:25 +0000 Eliza 1594664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that the rubber can make a big difference. Shoemakers have different options with varying textures and properties. I think it is especially worthwhile on favorites and to protect higher end pairs. I have them added before I wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-rubber-sole-savers-to-shoes#post-1594584 Sat, 19 Dec 2015 00:15:24 +0000 CocoLion 1594584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have added rubber soles and heel plates to many of my leather soled shoes. &nbsp;It's made them a bit heavier and louder, but has unquestionably added to their life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-rubber-sole-savers-to-shoes#post-1594480 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:42:17 +0000 Diana 1594480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fryes I currently own (Veronica shorties) have rubber over the leather already.&nbsp; However, I have had other frye styles in the past with only the leather sole and I would definitely recommend having the rubber added if you do any sort of significant regular outdoor walking.&nbsp; They're thin and shouldn't affect the balance much.&nbsp; Depending on the design, it might also be useful to replace the heel plates with heavier ones with better traction - these tend to be a little thicker and would balance out the additional rubber in back.&nbsp; My commute (about 1 mile each way over sidewalks and cobblestones) destroys leather soles, plus I find them incredibly slippery when it's wet or icy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-rubber-sole-savers-to-shoes#post-1594469 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:49:38 +0000 gradfashionista 1594469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was reading reviews of some Frye boots and someone advised getting rubber sole savers in order to preserve the longevity of the shoe. Is this recommended? I would have thought that the soles might alter the balance of the shoe, unless you shave the leather sole. Do their leather soles not hold up to daily walking? </p>