The first time I recall seeing good shoes sorry family! I had just discovered Dexys Midnight Runners, and was about to find The Specials, and then very quickly after that, Madness.
I was 11 years old, and about to go to big school! So that summer, after much nagging, Nan bought me the first Specials LP. So, that cover has at least 2 pairs of Tassel Loafers, and 3 pairs of Brogues and the drummer in DMs. All look like proper leather soled shoes. I am assuming now as well, that they were proper English made shoes. So I think that this is where it started for me. My next stop was Northern Soul dos in Cottenham, aged 13, lying and saying that I was 15 to get in!
The dos were small scale compared to most, but I do remember good shoes, on the feet of good dancers. I recall having to ask why the talc? But once you step on some and go for a dance you understand. But what has this got to do with Leather Soles?
Well I suppose its that I wanted to be like the bigger boys, and be a good dancer as well in fact I still do! So, simply put, when I think of good shoes, I think leather soled Loafers or Brogues. When a shoe is designed, the factors that need to be considered include who is going to be wearing the shoes, their cost, the design, how much they are going to sell for,?
So obviously something has to give, and in most cases a leather sole is too expensive and unfortunately, surplus to requirements. It can be argued a decent leather soled shoe, it last a lot longer, looks a lot smarter, and so works out better value for money. The leather sole to me looks loads better, it has that Traditional quality look and feel. The stitching on the bottom means this guy knows his stuff, he knows a decent shoe.
I have met many clever people that have no fashion sense at all, but are all good people. But thats not what i am on about here, the Leather Soled shoe, is worn for these reasons. Makes you feel good doesnt it! Combined with a good outfit, the shoes finish the look off. I sometimes think what shoes do i want to wear and build up my outfit from there. Take a look at these Jeffery West shoes that we sell.
These are proper going out shoes, and to a certain extent serve no practical purpose other than to look great, feel great and dance well. To Dance in them I have many leather soled shoes, and they do vary slightly in terms of danceability. The Rawlings do have quite a hard sole, which makes dancing actually ok. Dancing in a leather sole is always going to be that little bit easier at most events.
Most promoters will take care that the place has a suitable dancefloor. The leather sole combined with some talc even on an average floor, is doing is to make dancing a pleasure, not a task. Eventually the leather will wear down. Make sure to bring them to a skilled cobbler to get the sole changed before their wearing affects any other part of the shoe. Leather soles are easy to replace.
In a world where sustainable living becomes more important every day, this is one of their big advantages. Examine the edge - you will see layers. Leather dress shoes e. Other footwear e. Leather soles are made from thick and strong leather. Resolability also depends on the quality of the shoes you buy. Beckett Simonon shoes and boots all use the Mackay stitching method, which is great for resolability.
This gives the soles a longer life. To see a little more about how we make our products, check out our website's craftsmanship section. People worry a lot about this. The simplest way is to take them out of the box and go straight for a walk along a gravel path. As you wear your shoes, you will find that traction improves and improves.
Other than not slipping, this has three benefits - you look distinguished, you feel calmer, and you will maintain your shoes in tip-top fashion for even longer. Also, take advantage of the rubber heel caps, which most leather shoes have. These can save the day if you are crossing a polished marble floor - if you put your weight on this heel, you should be fine. You might want to try adding rubber protectors, which can be discreet to keep the elegance, but add a little traction. Or why not go with the flow?
Make the most of perfect, new, leather soles and slide into the room like Fred Astaire! Beckett Simonon shoemakers last their shoes for a period of days that is, leave them on a foot-shaped mold to take shape and this helps the leather take the form of a foot. If you buy a pair of Beckett Simonon Dean Oxfords , for example, the soles have a thin waist, which means they look more elegant, but also are pretty flexible to start with.
You might find that the leather soles are not as flexible as you want at first, perhaps there is a little movement at the heel as you walk. This is totally normal. After a few weeks of use, the leather will become a little more flexible.
As with all shoes, wearing them around the house and for short walks is a good way to get shoes used to your feet, and your feet used to the shoes. Be sure to cycle them with your other shoes. You will find it works better if you wear them once or twice a week, and the leather will slowly become more gentle. Combination Soles. Leather Soles A fine leather sole adds a touch of elegance to any shoe and also gives it a level of natural breathability.
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