Should you add half rubber soles to your shoes? When it comes to extending the life of your soles, there are different schools of thought on whether a naked leather sole is superior to applying rubber overlays.
The most obvious reason is due to the fact that your leather soles are going to take a battering. Exposure to the elements and natural salts, will contribute to the duress placed on your soles gradually eroding the leather.
Although leather is a durable material, it is not comparable to the properties of rubber in providing watertightness and protection. If you live in colder or wet climates protective soles are always a wise addition to your new shoes.
