Recommend a soling sheet for these boots

[several]

Hi, I have a unique boots of boots ( http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4e60 ... o1_500.jpg ). The leather sole is looped round and a piece of metal is sandwiched between the layers of leather to keep the loop rigid.

 

I would like to have the sole protected with rubber but am unsure which type of sheet would be best.

 

Can anyone recommend a good high quality sheet that is relatively thin and discreet (2-3mm?) but will last? I've looked on both http://www.algeos.com/acatalog/Soling___Heeling and http://www.leatherandgrindery.com/Shoe- ... s/Sheeting . I think I would prefer to purchase the sheet myself rather than rely on what the cobbler has in the shop.

 

thanks in advance.

[StevenB]

Get yourself down to a decent independent shoe repairer.

Speak to the repairer that will actually be doing your boots, ask to see samples of what different options they have in stock, I'm pretty sure that most repairers will have a selection from what you have found on the 2 websites listed, I certainly do.

You could also ask to see samples of repairs that they have completed to assure yourself of the quality of job that you will be getting.

There's a lot of quality repairers out there, get yourself out & take advantage of the skills & craftsmanship that they possess to get the job done.

 

Oh yes, and get them to fit a nice 1.8mm vibram mesh sole while you're there too

[Lee]

yep I agree with Steven, we also know professional ways to bond the various materials & ways to give them an appropriate finish to the style of boot.

 

Although these may be unique to you, the majority of independent shoe repairers handle unusual designs daily.

 

Lee