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

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@RealMenRealStyle 6 жыл бұрын

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@brunobaptista8503 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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@canismajoris683 6 жыл бұрын

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

@RealMenRealStyle 6 жыл бұрын

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

@nathanielpeter3296 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Always wear rubber for protection, they say.

@kevink9765 6 жыл бұрын

Altwerk Vyner haha good one

@minnmyatt 6 жыл бұрын

Altwerk Vyner it would be fun, they said

@Darkwell0071 5 жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@andreathompson-bg4hl 18 күн бұрын

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

@eckergus 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Andres Mendoza And add some salt!

@latetotheparty7551 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

I agree, I live in New England

@jgood005 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@HyperScorpio8688 6 жыл бұрын

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

@rafe8826 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

And isn't rubber more durable than leather too?

@unknown1238157 5 жыл бұрын

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

@abaofifsz 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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

@totalbliss1 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@yvonulyssetervil9577 5 жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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!

@pokonyan007v2 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@menahemzen 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@anthonyhandy4251 6 жыл бұрын

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

@toltec13 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

You Got That Right.

@MegaIsok 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@geomancer6371 5 жыл бұрын

Leather soles on smooth cement is like walking on grease.

@se7ensnakes 5 жыл бұрын

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@LeFatalpotato 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kakeetojulius7035 Жыл бұрын

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

@nickroshelli9758 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@sudhakaran7520 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Highlander77 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

You Got That Right.

@xboy6687 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@karjohn2011 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@currypac 5 жыл бұрын

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

@caltagironeorologi8 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@raroshraj 4 жыл бұрын

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

@danfc3s 6 жыл бұрын

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...

@seanmccauley1446 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnjames218 6 жыл бұрын

I find leather very slippy so prefer rubber

@igorkambarov8489 6 жыл бұрын

John James put a rubber on the top. Easy.

@franciscomena2058 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@alfistibrasiliani 6 жыл бұрын

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

@henrybenrycat1 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@henrybenrycat1 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@80sruler 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidEVogel 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@DavidEVogel thank you for this 👍

@danielbrinlee9939 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@krollic 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your input - thanks!

@adamdelmonteguitarist 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@youllknowmelater6555 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@redscale82 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Paul_Beach 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@coreymoney Жыл бұрын

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

@jonstern7511 6 жыл бұрын

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...

@chrispeng5502 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Awesome - glad you liked it!

@styzoom 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@peterkienpham9770 6 жыл бұрын

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

@bfgtech48 6 жыл бұрын

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

@latetotheparty7551 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@tommoh0087 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@luxurreview 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@freddiewyman 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@SpliefDaGrief 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jaffaorange3809 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jonathanmartinez9504 6 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelpain 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@mydogskips2 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@mattrn58 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@fahadsiddiqui8168 6 жыл бұрын

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

@216baja Жыл бұрын

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. 👏

@ryanwest862 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

This is the reason why I make videos :)

@BeshoyNagieb 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@Icopper 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ctzionov 6 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@johnschmeelk7309 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@sunneh666 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@latinexstasy5001 6 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing.....

@zoesmith1536 5 жыл бұрын

What's that shoe glue you picked up several times. I need professional shoe glue which cobbler use. As the stuff that you can buy on the net just does not work for me when it comes to gluing my shoe.

@KoubuPilot 6 жыл бұрын

Leather. Phoenix area gets less than 10 inches of rain per year and it doesn't snow (which also means no salty roadways), so you can wear leather all year. For anyone into dead malls, as I experienced yesterday walking at a still-open dead mall with a friend, the dust on the floors will affect traction!

@indianboy570 6 жыл бұрын

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

@BloodyRedSquadron 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@alexgordon111 2 жыл бұрын

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 ??

@TheSaneHatter 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@saiyajedi 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@tacsystems5621 5 жыл бұрын

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

@archygrey9093 3 жыл бұрын

Try getting a tube of shoe glue, works very well

@deadlydorock 4 жыл бұрын

hey Antonio! I want a heel that makes the clicking sound....i don't like the rubber part of the sole. My shoe repair shop said they don't see those hard soles much anymore....all he could add on was some cleats. A nice leather dress shoe making noise when i walk down the hall......I just can't find them.

@cristobalorellana3294 4 жыл бұрын

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

@brunonjezic6208 4 жыл бұрын

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

@topxandy 6 жыл бұрын

A lot brands are using molds to inject rubber into the tread point area to improve traction. The only problem is that the mold is very expensive and if the quantity of bulk production can’t cover it they tend to go to rubber. I think leather is much nicer but still rubber has it’s Benefits, so I choose to combine both in harmony in order to achieve a fashionable and still practical / safety shoes.

@badpixels_ 6 жыл бұрын

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

@pesiuber 6 жыл бұрын

Mel Reacher crocs

@randystephenson5566 6 жыл бұрын

Or sandals and socks

@jimdamulira7058 6 жыл бұрын

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

@faisalazeem9024 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@sarthakmohapatra3738 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@iamvex1 6 жыл бұрын

When shopping for shoes I sometimes come across shoes that look like their soles are stitched but is also glued, why is that? I've also come across soles that have an indented line where it looks like it's been stitched but on further inspection it was molded to look like a stitch (sometimes it's hard to tell) are these any Good?

@79MrZeus 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ninjamaster3453 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@peace4future865 6 жыл бұрын

Antonio, thanks for the tips.

@djinux1 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@syndicatepoogie 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@Mtuned 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@DBH3rd 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Glad you find it useful!

@Walkrunner 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@lohengrinknight 4 жыл бұрын

Really good information and tips!

@anthonynguyen4088 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@MrJamescord 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question, I wear a size 10 D dress shoe. While shopping Ebay I saw a shoe I like but it was listed as a size 10 B/D. What does this mean?

@shimenga1 5 жыл бұрын

It might be worth mentioning that adding your own rubber to a leather sole from a premium brand like Barker, Cheaney, Crockett& Jones, Trickers, Loake, etc might mean that you cannot get them repaired ( resoled) again by the manufacturer's own service .

@hannamakela6989 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alexlarson5121 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony. You live in Wisconsin like I do, so I wanted to ask you about cobblers. I live in Janesville. There isn't any here. I haven't had much luck with listings online or in the phonebook. I've also looked/asked around in Madison but to no avail. Do you know of any in the area and/or have any recommendations?

@Larry-qz3es 3 жыл бұрын

I have shoes that are leather (Blake Stich) and rubber (Goodyear Welt). The good year welt you would find in many shoes designed by Thursday Boot Company and they hold up during all seasons, however, you must be wary when walking near hotspots (especially here in NYC) that can melt the rubber off. Leather soles are sleeker and you often have to wear them to avoid slipping. Adding rubber heels does help a lot to leather soles.

@RonaldLAbbey 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

There you go...

@TJYang1123 5 жыл бұрын

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

@EthanNoble 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@jefftackett282 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jamikal5 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just commenting towards the people who DISLIKED the video. WTF? He articulated very professionally the pros cons of both. Gave advice and recommendations and even invited you to leave commentary on your preferences. What more do you want the man to do on a video like this?

@darksmurf100 6 жыл бұрын

I would definitely have the rubber one, I have had experienced what you had experienced. Is just that leather sole is elegant in design and in fashion.

@dhananjayjoshi1040 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, I have doubt regarding rubber sole shoe , Do we implement a magnetic plunker and coil in heel part of shoe to generate current and rubber shoe will help to give back and forth movement to this set up Is it possible sir ?

@toddfraisure1747 4 жыл бұрын

Both. Depends on the time of year but I like the look and feel of all leather. Including the heel.

@ScubaSteveabc 6 жыл бұрын

I've got a desk job that keeps me indoors most of the time, and have to switch to steel-toed boots any time I'm "in the field," so I've always gone with leather since I don't need the added durability and I like the style. That said, when an pair of dress shoes are beat up but still serviceable after a few new soles, I'll usually put a rubber sole on instead and devote that pair to days when I know ill be spending time outside.

@AbdelkaderBenRhouma 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mgtowp.l.7756 3 жыл бұрын

You Got That Right..

@drrodopszin 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jquill6 4 жыл бұрын

I love the feel of leather soles but with Ireland’s climate you can forget it. I tried to persevere with it but just found that my feet just got wet, they’re not very warm and wore out too quickly.

@Cjbrachio 6 жыл бұрын

I live about 30 minutes from the Canadian border so it really helps to have rubber soles for the winter. Personally I love both, and tend to base my purchase on the show as a whole, rather than just the sole.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 жыл бұрын

For sure! Rubber is better for this season

@Cjbrachio 6 жыл бұрын

Real Men Real Style indeed, waterproof leather, good year welt, and insulation all help make a great winter boot

@krisskross3076 5 жыл бұрын

I am not sure if Leathersole and Dainite are mutually exclusive...could it be that some manufacturers apply the Dainite onto the Leather outsole?

@WilliamByron3 6 жыл бұрын

Weather needs to be considered, too. Rubber insulates better. If you wear leather soles on the cold ground, your feet will get cold quickly. Also, in the elements, your feet are more likely to get wet wearing leather soles.

@RealMenRealStyle 6 жыл бұрын

For sure!