MikeHaggarSSBM
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Hello. I have two pairs off goodyear welted shoes, Loake 1880 Hyde (dainite rubber outsole) and a black Meermin derby (leather outsole) I have the same problem with both, the insoles are very hard and walking in them destroys my heels.
I do not have this problem with my cemented leather shoes with various synthetic foams. I've walked in both quite alot, i'd estimate at least 12 hours and I can feel that the insoles are very much conformed to my foot.
The usual culprits off walk-in, like hard leather digging into my toes when I bend my foot, are long gone. The problem is lack off shock absorbtion and just plain hardness (standing barefoot on a rug is more comfortable than on a hard floor)
Can I expect this to get better over time? If not, what should I do? Add a synthetic insole? Can a cobbler give me a cushiony heel? Does another brand off outsole have better shock absorbtion?
I might add that I carry alot off weight (140 kilos) so me having this problem unlike you may not be a surprise.
I do not have this problem with my cemented leather shoes with various synthetic foams. I've walked in both quite alot, i'd estimate at least 12 hours and I can feel that the insoles are very much conformed to my foot.
The usual culprits off walk-in, like hard leather digging into my toes when I bend my foot, are long gone. The problem is lack off shock absorbtion and just plain hardness (standing barefoot on a rug is more comfortable than on a hard floor)
Can I expect this to get better over time? If not, what should I do? Add a synthetic insole? Can a cobbler give me a cushiony heel? Does another brand off outsole have better shock absorbtion?
I might add that I carry alot off weight (140 kilos) so me having this problem unlike you may not be a surprise.