what is the sole of the shoe

 

Hi, my name is Dima. I'm a shoe expert and this is a blog about the soles of shoes. My hope is that this blog helps you understand the anatomy of your shoes. So far I have written posts about treads, outsoles, midsoles and insoles. 

 

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In today's article we will talk about leather outsoles and their benefits vs rubber outsoles.In recent years leather has come back with a vengeance in soles for dress shoes but there are pros and cons to consider before deciding 

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which type of sole you want for your dress shoe or any other type of shoe for that matter as each one can have different properties like abrasion resistance etc.

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Leather soles are seen as an indicator of a quality dress shoe and are often preferred by those who have experience with shoes. Here are some benefits of leather outsoles:Pros:Cons:

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What is the sole of the shoe it is an interesting question to think about, I hope you found these insights into the sole of a shoe useful for you. I encourage you to let me know what kinds of things you would like to see covered in future posts! Thanks for reading! -Dima 

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The Idea of the Sole as a "lifestyle" element - Dara NoyesNews: Is it Time for Fashion to Go Barefoot? - NYTimes.com (08/13/2011)

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So, what are the benefits of a leather sole compared to a rubber sole?" The answer is that it depends on what you're going to do with your shoes.

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Probably the biggest factor between them is traction. If you're going to be walking on ice, snow, or other slippery surfaces (or are just clumsy and tend to slip a lot), 

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rubber soles will likely help you more than leather ones. This is because rubber has a better coefficient of friction than leather with most surfaces, which is why it's used for so many non-shoe things like bike tires and hockey skates.

Couple that with the Vibram outsole that's found on most high-quality dress shoes, and you've got yourself an incredibly durable sole that'll last a long time and provide excellent traction while doing it. On the other hand, if you like to wear your shoes all day (or are just really flat-footed), you might want something more comfortable. This is where leather comes into play. It's got a better cushioning capability than rubber, and with its natural flexibility, it's likely to feel more like a pillow in your shoes than "a rock" underfoot.

 

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The thing is though: if you're going to be wearing them all day, they'll probably be uncomfortable as all hell, because leather also has less of a shock absorption capacity than rubber.

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