Something here doesn’t ring true. Shoe leather is tough. I have leather soles with more miles on them than are on my Mercedes. Are you over 300 pounds? Do you have a monkey on your back? If you take ...

Have a cobbler put sole guards on leather-soled shoes. The thin pieces of rubber protect soles and prevent water from penetrating the leather. Be sure to waterproof leather and suede shoes. Silicone ...

Leather and water don't mix. Shoes are obviously made to be worn, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take a few precautions to safeguard your investment. While leather-soled shoes won't exactly fall ...

For some of us shoes are more than mere foot covering. They are the grounding of any smart wardrobe, the correct start to any day, little pieces of portable art that makes us happy when we look down.

Question: Sir, I am just about to treat myself to a pair of English made shoes and having done some research I find that they can come either with leather soles or dainite rubber soles. Given these ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Many think that a pair of trainers equals comfort, but it’s not necessarily so. After wearing Nike Air Force 1 ...

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Leather and water don't mix. Shoes are obviously made to be worn, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take a few precautions to safeguard your investment. How can you avoid these footwear catastrophes ...

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