daizawaguy
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I’m a mixed user - I see the advantages of a rubber sole on some shoes and even have placed some on bespoke (keeps sole edges clean, and avoids a $600 hand stitch sole replacement) but also like the look of leather. I either decide early on the useage the shoe will take, or sometimes place a rubber just before the sole holes start to appear - your thumb will tell you that as you push into the sole - it really depends on the shoe and intended useage. But one thing for sure - I apply a neutral leather cream or lotion onto all my soles. It helps protect and nourish and keeps the leather fibers together. Once the leather soles start getting rough, that’s when they pick up dirt and sand particles which accelerates the wear. I’d say very few people do this, but there are clear advantages in my humble opinion…