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Add rubber sole to shoe boots - anyone know where does this?

  • 24-09-2013 03:09PM
    #1
    ILoveGreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭


    Hi there,

    As the weather is beginning to get back to the damp/wet irish climate norm, i've noticed that some of the heels of my shoe boots have begun to slip on pavements. The heels have little or no grip on them and i'd love to be able to wear them in winter so i'm looking for somewhere that might add a rubber sole to a few pairs for me. I've already had a few close calls with smooth paving in the rain and really don't want to end up on my bum in the middle of the street! :)

    Has anyone else gotten this done? And if so, has it worked? And where could i get this done in dublin?


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  • #2
    marquise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭marquise


    I've gotten it done in C & D Shoes on Charlemont Street.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Any cobbler should be able to do this for you. I've had it done on several pairs of shoes by the cobbler in Castleknock village.


  • #4
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,721 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    As Valentina said, any cobbler. My own is in Palmerstown, charges about €15 from what I can remember.


  • #5
    ILoveGreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭ILoveGreen


    Thanks everyone, i just wasn't sure if i needed to go somewhere specific. Am i correct in assuming that they don't take the current sole off, but just attach a rubber one over it?


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Yep they just glue (I think) the rubber sole on so as it wears away from use you can easily have it replaced without damaging the original sole.

    It's actually a really good idea to have expensive shoes "soled" before you wear them for the first time to protect the sole so they will last forever. My cobbler does coloured soles to match designer shoes.


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  • #7
    ILoveGreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭ILoveGreen


    Valentina wrote: »
    Yep they just glue (I think) the rubber sole on so as it wears away from use you can easily have it replaced without damaging the original sole.

    It's actually a really good idea to have expensive shoes "soled" before you wear them for the first time to protect the sole so they will last forever. My cobbler does coloured soles to match designer shoes.

    That's perfect, thanks a million! I think i'll be popping into the cobblers in Castleknock so. :)


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