kentyman
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Sounds about right to me. My wife took a pair of boots to an expensive cobbler in brooklyn heights near her office and even he only charged $40 for soles and heels. I'm having a pair done near me currently for $30. I'd say $50 is quite overpriced.Quick question gents (as I am relatively new to the high-end shoe world),
I just took a stroll during my lunch break and found a local cobbler. I asked how much he charged for adding rubber soles and he said $50. I asked he would do it for $30 if I promised to bring in two more pairs of shoes next week (Strands and Neumoks). He agreed.
Is $30 a reasonable price for vibram soles and heel caps (I think that's what he called them)?
Anyways, it took about 10 minutes so I waited while he did the work on my Daltons.
The price also varies by the quality of the rubber sole (e.g. no-name vs. Vibram) but I'd say $30 sounds reasonable. I am actually curious to try whether this might be something I could do on a weekend. I have a pair of old Loake's for this small DIY project.Quick question gents (as I am relatively new to the high-end shoe world),
I just took a stroll during my lunch break and found a local cobbler. I asked how much he charged for adding rubber soles and he said $50. I asked if he would do it for $30 if I promised to bring in two more pairs of shoes next week (Strands and Neumoks). He agreed.
Is $30 a reasonable price for vibram soles and heel caps (I think that's what he called them)?
Anyways, it took about 10 minutes so I waited while he did the work on my Daltons.
to most average Joes AE's would definitely be considered high end. While not as high end as some other brands, they are certainly much higher quality wise and price wise than the dress shoes that most guys would consider purchasing.The price also varies by the quality of the rubber sole (e.g. no-name vs. Vibram) but I'd say $30 sounds reasonable. I am actually curious to try whether this might be something I could do on a weekend. I have a pair of old Loake's for this small DIY project.
P.S. If you a looking for the "high-end shoe world," you might be on a wrong thread. AE is definitely at the left-hand side of the distribution of the quality, Goodyear welted shoes.
to most average Joes AE's would definitely be considered high end. While not as high end as some other brands, they are certainly much higher quality wise and price wise than the dress shoes that most guys would consider purchasing.
I see it because you pointed it out. If it will bother you then definitely return them. I agree with the previous 'wabi sabi' posts and I would like them all the more for showing just a hint of unique character and not being machine made.
This is true. I have a classmate in grad school (in his forties but wears cargo shorts, running shoes, a golf polo, and a sun visor on his belt) that thinks of AE as a grail shoe. This guy is a Director at SAP so I know it is not a money issue, rather how he chooses to spend his money.
True, but the fact that OP is on the SF doesn't qualify him as an Average Joe, as far as I am concerned.to most average Joes AE's would definitely be considered high end. While not as high end as some other brands, they are certainly much higher quality wise and price wise than the dress shoes that most guys would consider purchasing.