Vox Populi
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The quality (Northampton) makers seem to get a bit twitchy about this issue.
Barker:
"In particular, the addition of stick-on soles can cause problems with balance and distortion of the shoe. Barkers cannot accept responsibility for repairs to footwear which have had stick-on soles applied."
http://www.barker-shoes.co.uk/
Loake:
"We use leather soles for the comfort and health of your feet. Attaching rubber additions to the sole or heel can affect the balance and comfort of the shoe, and put excessive strain on the construction."
http://www.loake.co.uk/
To Edward Green I'd imagine it would be the equivalent of sticking on a fresh cat turd! Also, would you really want to hide those lovely hard-wearing oak-bark tanned soles?
I suppose a stick-on sole adds an extra layer to the sole which prevents the shoe from bending and flexing as it is designed to do, which causes stress and strain to the upper.
The key word, to my mind is 'addition'. A good cobbler would be able to shave little off the sole and add a thin, I emphasise thin, rubber sole. The shoe can flex; there is no extra thickness. Please don't accept my word on this - guesswork I'm afraid, but the logic is sound.
The greatest challenge is finding a good independent cobber!
This website might be worth a try: https://www.shoehealer.co.uk/
Barker:
"In particular, the addition of stick-on soles can cause problems with balance and distortion of the shoe. Barkers cannot accept responsibility for repairs to footwear which have had stick-on soles applied."
http://www.barker-shoes.co.uk/
Loake:
"We use leather soles for the comfort and health of your feet. Attaching rubber additions to the sole or heel can affect the balance and comfort of the shoe, and put excessive strain on the construction."
http://www.loake.co.uk/
To Edward Green I'd imagine it would be the equivalent of sticking on a fresh cat turd! Also, would you really want to hide those lovely hard-wearing oak-bark tanned soles?
I suppose a stick-on sole adds an extra layer to the sole which prevents the shoe from bending and flexing as it is designed to do, which causes stress and strain to the upper.
The key word, to my mind is 'addition'. A good cobbler would be able to shave little off the sole and add a thin, I emphasise thin, rubber sole. The shoe can flex; there is no extra thickness. Please don't accept my word on this - guesswork I'm afraid, but the logic is sound.
The greatest challenge is finding a good independent cobber!
This website might be worth a try: https://www.shoehealer.co.uk/
