Rubber sole

We offer a wide range of Goodyear welted shoes with different types of rubber soles, from Skolyx, Yanko and TLB Mallorca. We have thin so-called city rubber soles or soles with only the front part in rubber while the waist is in leather, both these have the durability of rubber soles with the neat look of leather soles. TLB Mallorca are known for their very nice finishing of their rubber soles, especially on the Artista range they are made very elegant, more elegant than most makers leather soled shoes. For slightly heavier shoes or boots we use a full rubber sole of Dainite model. All soles are very durable, and you can use them for a long time in various conditions before it’s time for a resole.

What is the advantage of rubber soled shoes?

The obvious advantage is that rubber soles can withstand rain and moisture better than leather soles, so for shoes used in wet conditions or in snow during winter, rubber soles are definitely recommended. They also tend to have better grip on slippery surfaces such as snow and ice, and patterned rubber soles grip better in off-road terrain. Quality rubber soles also insulate well against the cold, and it's the cold creeping up from the ground that's often behind cold toes. However, there are many different types of rubber soles for shoes, ranging from basically plastic soles to really durable and shock-absorbing quality rubber, so you shouldn't lump all rubber soles together.

Are rubber soles durable?

It all depends on the type of rubber and the quality level. The rubber soles we use in our shoes come from some of Europe's top sole manufacturers, such as Italian Vibram, British Dainite, XLextralight from Italy, and others. We have different varieties with slightly varying characteristics and patterns, but the common thread is that they are all extremely durable and long-lasting, usually lasting many years before requiring a resole. As we mainly sell welted shoes, it's easy to replace the soles when needed.

Is there any danger that the sole stitching under my rubber soled shoes has worn down?

On welted shoes the sole is attached with a sole seam, and on rubber soles it's placed on the surface of the sole, although the tension from the seam causes it to sink into the rubber a bit. It's not uncommon for the stitching to wear down, especially at the front of the toe, after a period of use. However, there is no danger of this happening, as the other stitches are locked individually, and glue also holds the sole in place.