https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:42:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-199345 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:06:36 +0000 Vix 199345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet -- Yikes to the slippery add-on! </p> <p>You know, I think I misspoke when I said I had a plastic sole put on...after reading your comment I gave the sole the touch test tonight, and I think the shop actually used rubber -- but a thin, hard rubber vs the thicker, more sneaker-like rubber sole I've also had replaced on boots.</p> <p>Kind of like the one here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.santanacreative.com/women.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.santanacreative.com/women.html</a></p> <p>I certainly love my treaded Vibram-soled boots -- they are nice and cushion-y for one thing -- but my skinny-soled adjustments do the job. </p> <p>Since you have your eye set on a specific pair of boots, maybe check around and see if there's an alternative to that slippery sole guard you got? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-199342 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:52:52 +0000 judy 199342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, I bought a pair of Frye boots this summer at The Rack and before I wore them I had the shoe repair guy put on rubber soles. It's just in the front part, a thin rubber that matches the color of the sole. It doesn't make it waterproof of course, but it helps to not slip on hills in the rain and snow. It cost $25.00 to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-199340 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:46:25 +0000 Scarlet 199340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta -<br /> at least you are giving me hope. Mud isn't really an issue for me. For warmth in the winter I usually add an insole to my boots to insulate me from the cold concrete. This helps a lot.</p> <p>Vix -<br /> I had this done on a pair of ballerina flats (after I had worn them right away-LOL) and the plastic sole is so slippery I swear I will break my neck in these shoes now. Maybe that cobbler just used a bad material?</p> <p>Jonesy -<br /> I was wondering about Frye boots too. There must be a lot of owners on this forum. San? Maybe I should try being wild and reckless like you :)</p> <p>Angie/Cookie -<br /> Oh sadness. The thing is I saw a particular pair of boots I really like, but they have leather soles, hence the question. No point in buying them if I can't wear them 3/4 of the time. I have heard of those brands, Angie. They do sound very practical and all... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-199167 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:56:12 +0000 Angie 199167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scaret-Rosie, I'm with Cookie. Uggs and Docs are the way to go in bad weather. So are boots by Canadian brands: Aquatalia, La Canadienne and Sudini. Do any of these ring a bell? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-199050 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:17:24 +0000 Cookie 199050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Scarlet! My daughter is home from college and found the picture for me. It was so sweet of you to notice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-199045 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:07:49 +0000 Jonesy 199045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always worn my leather-soled shoes and boots regardless of weather, but maybe I'm just a reckless gambler!</p> <p>What about Frye boots? They have leather soles, and aren't they renowned for wearing well and lasting forever? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-198868 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:10:38 +0000 Scarlet 198868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cookie, cute picture! That's new right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-198866 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:07:45 +0000 Cookie 198866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet - I own lots of boots and I live in a climate where it can be wet, snowy, and icy. My boots with the leather soles tend to be better for "indoor" wear. I can walk outside with them if the pavement is clear but if it is raining or icy it is best to wear boots with a rubber sole for traction and warmth. I usually don't count my "outdoor" boots as fashion but my Uggs can double as both. Also, suede boots often do not wear well in wet conditions - even if they have a rubber sole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-198860 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:03:40 +0000 Vix 198860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never had a problem with this -- though I guess if the soles were a paper-thin evening shoe type one might. </p> <p>I do try to get my leather soles to the shoe repair shop for a plastic non-skid add-on fairly quickly, as this prevents wear-through (and slippage!). </p> <p>[I should do it the second I get the shoe/boot but nooooooo...I just *have* to wear the shoe right away!] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-198859 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:02:38 +0000 Sveta 198859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, I find they can take wet but I don't think leather soles are good for really muddy weather like in the late fall. They also do not provide much warmth for that weather as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-soles-and-bad-weather#post-198853 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:55:36 +0000 Scarlet 198853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are these Compatible?</p> <p>Does any one have any experience? If you have to walk in the rain, do leather soles mean wet feet? Is it a waste of money? </p>