hibsjo(SCO) Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 whats the thinnest you use 1mm 2mm 3mm carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 the reason for asking is i had a customer in the other day who had some sos put on by large multiple and she hated them! they were too thick for the type of shoe. I told her to be fair to the firm in question they couldnt really put anything finer on because the ware would be poor for price paid. so thats the reason i ask the question carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Cant be a simple answer to that one hibs, those with expertise will gauge the thickness left on the original sole and put a S-O-S of suitable thickness,Possibly thinning down the edges so it dont look to thick and balancing with the centre of the sole. On a personal note... anything more than 2mm is replacement sole thickness on a ladies shoe, though this depends on the type of footwear, as I said no simple answer. Some operators are geared for profit and individual bonus, the way high street trading is going perhaps they are taking as much as they can while they can. Swings & roundabouts hibs, one jumps on and sees how long one can stay on in that situation. I prefer the 1.5mm thickness and am a lifelong fan of Topy.Quality is more important than thickness as long as it blends in with the style of shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 i like to use supertap protective soles on new shoes or shoes which haven't had much wear, i think they must only be 0.5mm but last ages. expensive though so dont use them as much as i would like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Not only do I carry different thickness' but more importantly different finishes. A fine mesh pattern for a fine shoe, maybe a ribbed pattern for a heavier working shoe. the mould & the finish it gives is often more important than thickness to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Well put Lee... if only all Repairers followed this line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I keep a couple of thicknesses and patterns. Thinnest being 1.8mm.......Hang on............... rlj rubs eyes...............Hughs blue.......... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I keep a couple of thicknesses and patterns. Thinnest being 1.8mm.......Hang on............... rlj rubs eyes...............Hughs blue.......... . Cobalt blue, my favourite colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks Robin for the sample have put on customers shoes to trial for me(good pr) carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thanks Robin for the sample have put on customers shoes to trial for me(good pr)carry on! Spot on PR work there Joe, ensures customers come back just to tell you how the things are wearing, plus you have a customer for life. I aslo used this trick when I put on something of dubious quality, then whe you had to replace it the customer thought it was all part of the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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