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Leather. They've held up well. I have some boots with dianite soles.
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I always thought that the Dainite soles would be heavy and stiff but they're exactly the opposite.
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Allen Edmonds makes most of their shoes on a Dainite sole for a $40 custom order upcharge.
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They actually hurt the first 2-3 times I wore them. Feel great now though. That being said, they seem incredible in terms of wear and tear. The soles still look almost new even though I've worn them a dozen times.
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Those vibram soles last a long time. With a couple of pairs in your rotation, they should last you for many, many years. ![]() Heh, the walnut strands were the first pair of nice shoes that I really lusted over. Interestingly enough, I've never owned a pair. For the longest time, I wore cheaper dress shoes (mostly Cole Haans that I'd buy at places like Nordstrom Rack for under 100 bucks). I would go to Nordstrom and try on the Strands, think about buying them, but could never pull the trigger. I'd tell myself to wait for the yearly sales, but even then I couldn't pull the trigger. Fast forward a few years and I somehow talked myself into buying a pair of cordovan Aldens. Now I have a pretty decent collection... Funny how things work out. Quote:
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Side note: I listed my newly acquired Polo loafers on StyleForum and multiple people have told me to reconsider selling them. Now I'm really starting to have second thoughts.
Thinking about it, my Marlow wingtips were a bit snug at first, but stretched out nicely. I am really thinking about giving the loafers another shot. The shade of cordovan is incredible. I don't think I will be able to replace them if I sell... ![]() |
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The first two paragraphs echo my shoe journey perfectly. I've had these strands for a little while, and they really are my favorite shoes (so far). Was cleaning out my closet recently. A bunch of Cole Haans, some florsheim, and a few Allen Edmonds. Moving up slowly. ![]()
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I choose Dainite whenever possible.
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I suppose 15 pairs of Grenson Brogues ( sid, william, archie, fred - various colours and boot ). Plus 6 pairs of Loake boots/shoes ( Wharfedale, Burford, Bedale, 641T & B, dainite and leather soled ). Plus 4 pairs Crockett & Jones ( Tetburys and brogues )..... AND I too have a shoe closet. Think I too have a problem.... my wife does anyway but thats another story
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![]() I too have a thing for English Shoemakers. Some of the best if not the greatest come from across the pond.
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I need to plan a shoe tourism vacation to England.
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Might be even better if arranged around the time of one of those factory sales like for Edward Green.
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And.... The belt is from SAMBROWNLEATHER. Custom made and coloured at very reasonable prices. ( not affiliated with them but a nice bunch of guys )
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