I’ve got myself a pair of Solovair chelsea boots about a year ago and the soles are already pretty worn out. Water gets through the sole so I probably have to resole them if possible.

The wear has been surprisingly fast. Most of the boots I’ve had have been cheaper price point and lasted at least few years. Do I walk wrong or are the Solovair’s soles just bad? How long should the soles last?

  • GreenShimada@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’ll agree with 3-5 years, but it can vary with use. I had a pair I only wore in the winter that went 10 years before I had them re-soled recently.

    FWIW, buying Vibram boot soles online for $30 and having someone resole the boots (or DIY if you’re feeling it) is infinitely better than buying new boots. If the uppers are good quality leather, it’s worth just replacing the soles over and over.