Schweino
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I see different methods of attaching rubber outsoles to midsoles in GYW shoes: Mostly they are glued to the midsole and then the midsole end rubber outsole are both stitched to the welt. I also see some makers where the rubber outsole is just glued to the midsole, in this case just the midsole is stitched to the welt.
Which is the better/most durable method? When a resole of the outsole is needed, is it always needed to also replace the midsole because the cork need to be replaced also? Or will just replacing the outsole be sufficient?
I can imagine that if the latter is the case, glueing a rubber outsole to a GYW midsole is the most durable because you only have to replace the glued outsole when it's worn without having to rewelt te entire shoe.
Would like to hear your thoughts
Which is the better/most durable method? When a resole of the outsole is needed, is it always needed to also replace the midsole because the cork need to be replaced also? Or will just replacing the outsole be sufficient?
I can imagine that if the latter is the case, glueing a rubber outsole to a GYW midsole is the most durable because you only have to replace the glued outsole when it's worn without having to rewelt te entire shoe.
Would like to hear your thoughts
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