Sole guard for Chanel shoes
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So I’m a dumb-dumb and just got four pairs of shoes back from the cobblers, only to realize I had them put the rubber only on the top half and not the heel, when the heel is made of leather as well. ♀️ Do you guys think it’s essential to have rubber covering the heels as well or nah? They took their sweet time with my shoes the first time around so I’m not keen on having to take them back in again. >.>
UGH, I just did the exact same thing. I got my shoes back yesterday and only the top has the rubber and not the heel. I'm thinking I'll wear them for a while and then have the heel re-done -- but I live in a drier climate so I don't have to deal with rain often. I took pictures of it because I was thinking about posting a photo and asking the same question.
ㅠㅜ I’m glad I’m not the only one; please do post, I’m wondering what kind of experiences people have had with their heels.
My cobbler actually advised me to wear any new shoes a couple of times so the bottom gets all roughed up. When they attach the soles, they sand down the top layer in order to allow the Vibram to attach better. You should check with your own respective cobblers!
If the heel is level with the sole attached then it should be fine but if it isn’t level then you might want to add a rubber heel as it can cause issues related to posture. Personally I like the click-clacking of my heels but I’ve learnt to embrace the rubber heels as I realised I wear out the original heel really quickly.
This information applies to both my flats and heels - anything with leather soles. I do love walking on leather and some cobblers do have leather soles so you don’t wear out the original. For those that prefer to walk on leather soles, they can explore that option.
I live in a humid country that is sunny and rainy all year. Hope this helps!
If the heel is level with the sole attached then it should be fine but if it isn’t level then you might want to add a rubber heel as it can cause issues related to posture. Personally I like the click-clacking of my heels but I’ve learnt to embrace the rubber heels as I realised I wear out the original heel really quickly.
This information applies to both my flats and heels - anything with leather soles. I do love walking on leather and some cobblers do have leather soles so you don’t wear out the original. For those that prefer to walk on leather soles, they can explore that option.
I live in a humid country that is sunny and rainy all year. Hope this helps!
My heels are still in pretty good shape, but I'm a bit on the opposite of @aksaiyo I tend to destroy the toe part before everything else because of how I walk. @whyohhjay Good to know! I was wondering if I should take the pair I just got or wait until I wear them a bit more before taking them to the cobbler.
Here's the picture of what I had done too -- I might just take Aksaiyo's advice and go have the bottom part put on. Still trying to decide, like yours, it took a bit of time to get them back.
My heels are still in pretty good shape, but I'm a bit on the opposite of @aksaiyo I tend to destroy the toe part before everything else because of how I walk. @whyohhjay Good to know! I was wondering if I should take the pair I just got or wait until I wear them a bit more before taking them to the cobbler.
Here's the picture of what I had done too -- I might just take Aksaiyo's advice and go have the bottom part put on. Still trying to decide, like yours, it took a bit of time to get them back.
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Thanks all for these responses; they legit helped me decide what to do. I’m probably just gonna suck it up and take them back in in the next few days, and try not to be so absent-minded in the future!
Is there a sole guard for Chanel sneakers? Or can the guards only be used for flat surfaced soles?
My heels are still in pretty good shape, but I'm a bit on the opposite of @aksaiyo I tend to destroy the toe part before everything else because of how I walk. @whyohhjay Good to know! I was wondering if I should take the pair I just got or wait until I wear them a bit more before taking them to the cobbler.
Here's the picture of what I had done too -- I might just take Aksaiyo's advice and go have the bottom part put on. Still trying to decide, like yours, it took a bit of time to get them back.
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So I took my shoes back today and the lady’s advice was not to put rubber on the heels. Reason being that half the heel is already made of rubber, and it makes more sense to let that part wear first and then replace it (the front leather part of the heel doesn’t wear as much bc the pressure is mostly on the back). I asked her about moisture and she said it will be able to withstand it (assuming you don’t go out in a downpour, which I avoid with my nice shoes anyway). I do live in Los Angeles though so your mileage may vary.
Overall though I figured it was good advice to take since they’re making less money by not taking them in again. Can finally wear my shoes now!
Oh, thank you! That's good to know because I was going to go on Monday and have them put the heel on. I'll wait then until the rubber part has worn first and then take them. I'm in OC, so I spend more time driving than anything haha... Thank you for sharing what your cobbler said before I went to take my shoes in! Yes, we must wear them now!!
I have a couple friends that are into sneakers and collaborative releases and they use sole guards for the more expensive pairs or super-rare drops. I'm thinking the same would work on Chanel sneakers -- they use sole-protector
