Gucci Loafers / Driving Shoes: Saving the toes and heals!

nycwallst · Jan 19, 2010

I just got a great deal on a pair of Gucci loafers (called "college" -- bamboo horse bit loafers, with a multi-pieced, sewn in sole). However, after only an hour of wearing them in NYC streets, I came across a problem: The leather heals and toes are getting worn, because of the style of the rubber sole.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I brought it to a shoe repair shop, which recommended that we place rubber on top of a portion of, or the entire sole. But, this is very tacky looking.

I'm sure others have had this problem before, since the shoes are really not designed too well from this perspective. What did you do, or what would you recommend I do?!

Thanks!!

nycwallst · Jan 19, 2010

FYI, the sole is similar to this:

unjung · Jan 19, 2010

And now you know that driving shoes aren't meant for walking (unfortunately).

lee_44106 · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by unjung

And now you know that driving shoes aren't meant for walking (unfortunately).

+1

You gotta pay (constant driving shoe replacements) to look "cool"

And why walk with driving shoes anyway? no cushion, no nothing, you might as well walk barefeet.

nycwallst · Jan 19, 2010

I like walking barefoot, but NYC isn't the place for that!

I actually find them to be far more comfortable than my other shoes (which include Edward Green, Barker Black, John Lobb, Prada, Gucci, etc.), and actually remind me of my Nike Free 2.0's that I use for running. I like how much they can bend and adjust to my walking style.

Nothing can be placed on the toe and heal, a sort of small rubber piece or something?

unjung · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by nycwallst

I like walking barefoot, but NYC isn't the place for that!

I actually find them to be far more comfortable than my other shoes (which include Edward Green, Barker Black, John Lobb, Prada, Gucci, etc.), and actually remind me of my Nike Free 2.0's that I use for running. I like how much they can bend and adjust to my walking style.

Nothing can be placed on the toe and heal, a sort of small rubber piece or something?

Well you could always try something like this.

For as-close-to-barefoot-as-you-can-get, this.

onix · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by unjung

Well you could always try something like this.

For as-close-to-barefoot-as-you-can-get, this.

Wow, both links are nice.

Icehawk · Jan 19, 2010

The durability for anything outside of driving is why I haven't bought a pair of Gucci horsebit drivers - there really isn't anything you can do about it. Maybe look at one of their "regular" rubber soled loafers for more daily use? I'd love some lightweight mocs but they just aren't durable enough for me to spend $$$.

randomkoreandude · Jan 19, 2010

get alden horsebits

mr monty · Jan 19, 2010

nycwallst; I'm sure others have had this problem before said:
The shoes are made for driving or minor indoor walking . What did you expect?

Use your pair for house shoes and get some new shoes made for walking.

nycwallst · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by unjung

Well you could always try something like this.

Ordered the synthetic rubber. It seems like this will do the trick. And for all of you driving shoe / walking haters...

I'll get this to work and have the last laugh! ;-P

unjung · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by nycwallst

Ordered the synthetic rubber. It seems like this will do the trick. And for all of you driving shoe / walking haters...

I'll get this to work and have the last laugh! ;-P

If it does please let us know, and post photos. I have never heard of this being done before. The thought just came to mind as I thought about your dilemma. I nearly pulled the trigger on a great pair of orange driving shoes last summer but backed out when I realized I drive a Jeep, and am at least a few years off from driving anything with more than 500hp.

Philip1978 · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by unjung

For as-close-to-barefoot-as-you-can-get, this.

These real? Anyone ever tried them?

unjung · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by Philip1978

These real? Anyone ever tried them?

I have a pair which I use for trail running and ultimate, and my second pair, for gym use, are on the way. Search for "vibram" or "five fingers" in the H&B forum.

Philip1978 · Jan 19, 2010

Originally Posted by unjung

I have a pair which I use for trail running and ultimate, and my second pair, for gym use, are on the way. Search for "vibram" or "five fingers" in the H&B forum.

Wow, I've never heard of them. How do you like them (obviously you like them as you've ordered a second pair.)?

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