Rubber Adhesive Non-Slip Sole Protector Pads (Tan)

$4.00

4 reviews
Description

Rubber Non-Slip Sole Protector Pads offer safety and durability for shoes with leather soles, in wet, rough, or slick conditions. Easy to apply, these self-adhesive pads can be cut to size and placed on any part of the shoe's soles, for added grip and to greatly prolong the life of any leather-soled shoes.

  • Rubber
  • Approximately 3.5 x 2.5 inches / 8.8 x 6.3 cm
  • Self-adhesive backing - just peel and stick
  • Replace as necessary
  • Cut to size or shape for custom placement
  • Tan (shade of tan and grip pattern may vary from images)

For best results:

  1. Remove any dirt from sole with damp cloth
  2. With a rubber sole, also lightly wipe with alcohol to remove any residue
  3. Remove self-adhesive back and apply to clean, smooth sole and heat with hairdryer
  4. Apply firm pressure to sole protector while warm
  5. Leave for 24 hours to cure

Keep in mind that extreme high temperatures may cause the adhesive to loosen - if you're going to be walking on hot asphalt in a heat wave, a half or full rubber sole applied by a cobbler is going to be a better choice!

*Sold in Pairs, above price is for one pair.

The size and texture of these sole protectors may vary from batch to batch.
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Customer Reviews

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Sophia Mason
Works fine as a temporary solution, doesn’t hold up to everyday wear

I was nervous about the traction on my new leather soled shoes so purchases these along with them. They definitely help in terms of traction, but it doesn’t take long for them to start shifting around and breaking apart. Considering the price point, I really can’t complain much.

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Bianca B
Great idea, Not for me

I have a tendency to pronate a bit when I walk. The sticky anti-slips slipped to the inside of the base of the shoe. I spent aWeek trimming little bits as they slipped to the medial exterior of the sole of the shoe.
I think they are perfect for a person with a perfect straight gait, but not for me.
I will also be looking for inserts on the shoes to support my foot differently. I don’t feel my ankle rolling (which I do in cheap shoes). Once that is corrected, I may try these again. I bought three sets hoping they would work on my now three pairs of loved American Duchess shoes.

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Lanni

sticks easily and catches most of, but not all, of the dirt from the ground

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Constance
Suitable, but adhesive will wear out over time

I think one of the biggest caveats for a lot of the shoes for American Duchess is that they do not grip well on slick surfaces. So, having some non-slip soles is useful and these work well enough, but not if you use your shoes often enough on concrete and other rough surfaces.
There is wear/rips that happens on the edges and often, the pad will begin to shift around which can be annoying, especially in hotter temperatures. Sometimes the adhesive will completely wear out at the edges and begin to come loose as you're walking.

If you plan on using the shoes in your more daily routine and outfits to walk for a little while, it might be worth the time and effort to put money towards a sheet of sole sheet where you can trace out and cut out the soles yourself and stick on with shoe glue.
Otherwise, these work fine if you don't plan on wearing your shoes except for nice events.

Hi Constance,

If you find that you need more traction on your shoes and would like a more permanent solution to adhesive rubber pads, you can take your shoes to your local cobbler to have rubber half or full soles installed. This is especially effective for folks needing a non-slip sole, but it does reduce the historical accuracy of your shoes. If you reenact in a wet or rough outdoor area, applied soling is your best bet for safety and durability on your historical footwear. Half and Full soles can be applied by any shoe repair shop.

The American Duchess team