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Soling Materials - descriptions
A brief description of each type of soling that I use is given below. Although I ONLY use the 'squidge' soling on bespoke shoe orders and 'wedge' for the boots, the other types of soling are sometimes used on stock shoes.
 CHUNKY soling
This sole has an air cushioned heel for good shock absorbency, its lightweight and suprisingly durable (I've had these on a pair of mine for 5 years now without resoling!). These soles give a very chunky profile to a pair shoes.
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 SQUIDGE solingThis is a flexy, spongy 'I don't want to take them off' soling!!
Super back friendly with no heel, just as nature intended! Superb shock absorbency & flexibility on this sole so good for all styles. It's a VIBRAM soling material so top quality and very durable!
I use this soling on all of the Bespoke shoes.
Thick, flexible, non slip tread outer sole. Soling height is approximately 16mm. |
SLIM soling
A more delicate option suited to pretty much all the styles. Not super grippy so probably not the best choice for mud walkers! Having said that once worn smooth you could have textured half soles fitted by a cobbler, thus extending your beloveds use for many more years to come.
Soling height is approximately 15mm. |
WEDGE soling
These are always very popular!
Nice cushioning so they adapt well to the shape of your foot once worn in. Can be a little stiffer than the squidge initially.
I use these for bespoke boots.
Soling height is approximately 25mm. |
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INSOLING leathers
Fairysteps shoes are made with leather insoling for odour free comfort. There is no plastic whatsoever inside your shoes to cause discomfort or perspiration. They mould to your feet like gloves! |
THREAD COLOURS
I use a variety of different coloured threads when shoemaking. I tend to find something that tones well with the leather colour BUT sometimes I may choose a contrast which is quite striking, like scarlet thread on black leather!
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