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Latest shoe technology: White suede-like insole

hymo

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What is this white, rubbery, suede-like (leather?) insole in mid-tier English shoes? It looks and feels horrible. Even the Loake 1880 line uses it now, as does Alfred Sargent.
 

Schweino

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Isn't it cardboard? I have a pair of Loake L1 oxford wingtips that have it inside of it. Horrible stuff that makes my feet sweat like hell. Never wear them again.
 

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