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Why do some of you polish the soles of your shoes

hobo

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In looking at pictures of shoes on here, I see that some of you polish the soles of your shoes. Why?
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And after you start wearing those shoes, do you keep polishing the worn parts?
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I don't understand the logic behind polishing leather soles.
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Mr T

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Are you referring to the color on the sole of some new shoes? The manufacturer puts that color on the sole not the customer.
 

manouche

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Originally Posted by hobo
In looking at pictures of shoes on here, I see that some of you polish the soles of your shoes. Why?
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And after you start wearing those shoes, do you keep polishing the worn parts?
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I don't understand the logic behind polishing leather soles.
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It makes the sole more waterproof and so last longer
 

appolyon

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Would be helpful if you provided some pics
 

Tarmac

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Originally Posted by hobo
In looking at pictures of shoes on here, I see that some of you polish the soles of your shoes. Why?

and where do you see this?
 

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