Save my red soles!

mscupcake

mscupcake

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Dec 9, 2006
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#1
Hey gals :heart:

The office park I work in has gone through some extensive renovation and, for the past few months, I've been working from home. I just returned today to find gravel and cobblestone walkways everywhere. While the place is absolutely beautiful--Zen gardens, waterfalls and the like--my co-worker and I just
glanced at eachother, down at our CLs and sort of
...freaked :nuts:

My question--is there anything I can do to protect my red soles? Thank you in advance :P
 
#2
well you could take them off when you walk through the park :P
Or you could try to have them zipsoled with red vibram soles. I haven't tried it myself (yet!) but I hear good things :flowers:
 
#4
^^Is that what you used in your experiment wantmore? Those looked great!

That's what I do, bring Converse into the office so I can walk a couple of miles on my lunch break! Looks kind of funny sometimes, but who cares if it saves your red soles, and not to mention your feet?!
 
#5
Thank you keya, wantmore and socalboo :heart: I actually did walk barefoot today and ran into one of my clients on the way in (drat)--but from now on I will take an extra pair of shoes!

I've never had to resole...yet. How do they look? I'm dying without the search function!
 
#6
I don't love the Vibram unless your soles are already jacked. I've had three pairs done. It changes the shoe too much, imo.
I use Red Gaffer's Tape on mine and I'm really happy with it. I posted pix in another "red sole" thread. It would take replacing regularly if you're out on the gravel. Also Foot Petals Clear Sole Stopperz are an awesome quick sole saver.
 
#7
hi mscupcake,

I have had my shoes resoled with red vibram. Here are before and after photos:





A reputable shoe cobbler in your area should easily be able to repair your soles with the vibram.
 
#9
JetSetGo! said:
I don't love the Vibram unless your soles are already jacked. I've had three pairs done. It changes the shoe too much, imo.
I use Red Gaffer's Tape on mine and I'm really happy with it. I posted pix in another "red sole" thread. It would take replacing regularly if you're out on the gravel. Also Foot Petals Clear Sole Stopperz are an awesome quick sole saver.
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Hey JetSetGo, this is the first I've heard of red gaffers tape, it sounds like a good idea! Can you use it on CLs that have already worn down a bit, or does it work better on a new, unscratched sole? Does it leave a sticky residue behind when peeled off and replaced? Also, where does one find it?
 
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