![]() There is a reason why leather soles are still the norm on most dress-focused shoes. Claiming that it doesn’t have the same grip of something like a Vibram 100 is missing the point entirely. ![]() More importantly, as he mentions himself, the sole offers the visual thickness of a leather sole, with slightly more grip. Though, it looks like the pair he has were only worn a day or two, so it’s likely this was just a misunderstanding. I’m not sure where he gets “hydroplaning out of control.” This is just outright wrong. From 2′ snow storms, to hurricanes, and everything in between, these soles have done as well as anything without a lug. When it comes to the outsole, this is an area where opinion is being presented as fact.įirst, as someone who has worn through the outsole of an Indy, I’ve never slipped in one. Further, because it can be molded into a variety of shapes, leatherboard heel counters do a better job with shapely lasts. The reality is that, for the average person, leatherboard will do a perfectly fine job. Hell, even Edward Green and John Lobb use it! In the world of dress-focused footwear, leatherboard is the rule, not the exception. If leatherboard is something that isn’t acceptable to you, here is a partial list of brands you need to cross off your list: Carmina, Crockett & Jones, Cobbler Union, R.M. It’s important to remember, though, that the Indy isn’t a firefighting boot. In the world of workwear, where your boots might see fires, flooding, and more, the leather will be noticeably longer in life. In a perfect world, the Indy would have it. To be clear, a true leather midsole is superior in every way to leatherboard other than cost. ![]() To give him credit, unlike others who refer to this as paper, Weston does describe it as what it is. The LeatherboardĪt this chapter of the review, Rose Anvil points out that the midsole (and later the heel cap and heel lifts) is made of what is known as leatherboard. If you want something that does, the world is your oyster: Chromexcel? Arabica Lux? Suede? Shell? All of these are available on the Indy if you want a more worn-in look. Rose Anvil chose the one specifically designed to not develop a patina. A hand-made shoe from a Saville Row-based maker will do the same.Īll that aside, the Alden Indy comes in a variety of leather options. Nothing about what Rose Anvil did was staged, but that’s true of any form of smooth leather. To be fair, if you take a knife to it and cut through, you’ll see natural leather tones. ![]() It offers something between the formality of a proper dress shoe and a beat-up pair of work boots. That heavy pigmentation means that, even years down the line, the Indy can look presentable and take a shine. However, if you’re grabbing drinks with a potential client to try and sell them on a large deal, that isn’t a great look. They are a visual dream for kicking around a campsite with your friends. To put it another way, we’re all familiar with Andrew Chen’s famous Vibergs. ![]()
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