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Shoe resoling.... only on the OF

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Bought ( well free actually) a pair of ECCO leather shoes the other day in close to perfect new condition just showing what appears to be only a few hours of use on the soles, perhaps they were pretty much indoor only shoes however they are missing the inner soles.

I have never bought or used previously worn by others shoes in my life however size 47 and comfortable are hard to find, so its a first for me.

Probably the original owner fitted Orthotics and tossed the original leather inner sole.

This started me on a journey for replacement inner soles be they leather or more like sports orthotics and somewhere along the journey decided You Tube might be my friend.

It turns out that watching the resoling process can be just as relaxing and informative as watching Watch repair video, who knew!


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JimInOz
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I'm still using a pair of ECCO loafers I got in 2001.
Great comfortable shoes.
 
Larry S
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Ecco shoes never seem to wear out. I have three pairs of lace up and a pair of sandals. My airline pilot buddy says they were ubiquitous in his line of work.
 
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Small world- I wear a 47 in Eccos, and wore them from about 2001 to 2012 or so pretty regularly. I've got 4 or 5 pairs of various chukka boots hanging around somewhere.

@ghce I've been able to get replacement inserts from Ecco in the past, but that was over a decade ago. Not sure if they're still readily available (just googled- looks like they still have them on their site). I've also used Redwing inserts.

I'll have to pull mine out of the closet and see what I've got.

Regarding the shoe resoling stuff- totally agreed. I've watched some of Brian the Bootmaker's videos in the past. Fun process to watch!
 
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ghce ghce
Bought ( well free actually) a pair of ECCO leather shoes the other day in close to perfect new condition just showing what appears to be only a few hours of use on the soles, perhaps they were pretty much indoor only shoes however they are missing the inner soles.

I have never bought or used previously worn by others shoes in my life however size 47 and comfortable are hard to find, so its a first for me.

Probably the original owner fitted Orthotics and tossed the original leather inner sole.

This started me on a journey for replacement inner soles be they leather or more like sports orthotics and somewhere along the journey decided You Tube might be my friend.

It turns out that watching the resoling process can be just as relaxing and informative as watching Watch repair video, who knew!


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Don't.. I'm addicted to resoling videos especially Goodyear welted..
Actually I do quite a lot of my own repairs with vibram and danite etc..
It can be very addictive 😉
 
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In terms of insoles, I started using these a few years ago: Genuine British Military/Army Shoe / Boot Innersoles / Insoles.. on several boots..
Find them really comfy and breathable 😉 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225078809811
 
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In terms of insoles, I started using these a few years ago: Genuine British Military/Army Shoe / Boot Innersoles / Insoles.. on several boots..
Find them really comfy and breathable 😉 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225078809811
They did them with and without Cambrelle, but I recommend the Cambrelle.. much more comfortable
 
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Well, I can only find two pairs at the moment.. and these ones don't even look that worn actually. Not sure where the rest went, possibly located somewhere odd during a move or donated? A good brushing and some bick 4 would do the trick.

Anyway, I hate to admit this as it proves that I'm getting older but my right ankle has a tendency to roll out so I switched away from tennis shoes and low top boots and over to a 6-in boot for the ankle support. It's a somewhat random occurrence but it has resulted in one emergency room visit and on another occasion me being off of my feet for several days...

Edit: if you're in the PDX metro (long shot) you're welcome to these.
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ghce
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Heartbroken heartbroken, all my dreams shattered...... After just one hours use these cosmeticly like new looking soles disentgrated.

Suffering from that as mentioned on the above video dry rot.

I cleaned them polished them even gifted them new insoles at considerable expense, faithless shoes.

Is this the tragic end of good shoes gone bad .....or an opportunity for personal growth and a new life given, only my wallet can determine the ultimate fate of these poor lost shoes, or a local boot maker.

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Dan S
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I always replace insoles with Superfeet. For some reason, I keep the original insoles, and have dozens of them. Too small for the OP, unfortunately.
 
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I had a pair of Ecco dress shoes - once. I didn’t wear them for awhile, but not all that long, and when I pulled them out of the closet the soles were rotting off, just as pictured here by @ghce.

When I bitched about it 🫨, I was told by a cobbler they couldn’t be resoled, told by the retailer that it happens a lot, and told “sorry about that” by Ecco. Overrated, shitty shoes. Never again.

Without stepping on the toes 😒 of the “What Shoes Are You Wearing WSYW” thread, I’m 100% on various Vivobarefoot shoes and Blundstone 550s. And 👍 on green Superfeet insoles!
 
Larry S
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Ecco contracts an authorized refurbish shop on the West Coast. My Finn Comforts are there for their second rebuild. They are very good. Will cost you about 130 …. Nushoe….
 
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I had a pair of Ecco dress shoes - once. I didn’t wear them for awhile, but not all that long, and when I pulled them out of the closet the soles were rotting off, just as pictured here by @ghce.

When I bitched about it 🫨, I was told by a cobbler they couldn’t be resoled, told by the retailer that it happens a lot, and told “sorry about that” by Ecco. Overrated, shitty shoes. Never again.

Without stepping on the toes 😒 of the “What Shoes Are You Wearing WSYW” thread, I’m 100% on various Vivobarefoot shoes and Blundstone 550s. And 👍 on green Superfeet insoles!

Interesting. Your mileage may vary with Ecco dress shoes. I picked up a pair at Costco one time that suffered the exact same fate that you describe and it was not resolable. However, I understand is that some of their shoes can be repaired.


Nothing quite like how repairable goodyear welted construction is though, which is mostly what I wear these days...
 
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Nothing quite like how repairable goodyear welted construction is though, which is mostly what I wear these days...

Kinda getting niche here, but GYW is still done on machine. Meaning, it's only good for a few times before the leather flap (for sewing) becomes Swiss cheese.

Best, of course, is hand welt for long term longevity.

Or, the bane of shoe forums, add on a Topy sole.

Omega vs R is nothing compared to a good Topy argument thread.
 
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I had a similar experience when I got my first pair of second-hand shoes, which were also ECCO! I’ve been a size 47 my whole life, and finding comfy shoes that size is like finding a needle in a haystack. I totally get why you jumped on those shoes. I actually started looking into shoe resoling myself after getting hooked on watching shoe repair videos on YouTube—it’s surprisingly soothing! I was also looking for replacement insoles and stumbled across a brand called Melissa. Has anyone here tried melissa shoes? I’ve heard they have good insoles, and I’m curious if they could be a comfy replacement for my old ones. Would love to hear any thoughts or experiences!
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Friends of good shoes,
sorry, I do not know the shoes mentioned by the thread starter, but ....
I ordered handmade calf leather Derbys online at my shoemaker in Islamabad. I did send my measures to their specs and after a few weeks a got them.
I couldn't believe, they fit perfectly and its no problem to walk for an hour or two in town or on footpaths.
Aren't they elegant for an elder gentleman?
Yes, for hiking through the woods I wear others.
Enjoy, Konrad

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Larry S
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ghce ghce
Heartbroken heartbroken, all my dreams shattered...... After just one hours use these cosmeticly like new looking soles disentgrated.

Suffering from that as mentioned on the above video dry rot.

I cleaned them polished them even gifted them new insoles at considerable expense, faithless shoes.

Is this the tragic end of good shoes gone bad .....or an opportunity for personal growth and a new life given, only my wallet can determine the ultimate fate of these poor lost shoes, or a local boot maker.

IMG_20230428_154156.jpg IMG_20230428_154224.jpg
Sadly I discovered that Ecco with these air soles cannot be resoled.
 
ErichPryde
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I had a similar experience when I got my first pair of second-hand shoes, which were also ECCO! I’ve been a size 47 my whole life, and finding comfy shoes that size is like finding a needle in a haystack. I totally get why you jumped on those shoes. I actually started looking into shoe resoling myself after getting hooked on watching shoe repair videos on YouTube—it’s surprisingly soothing!
Size 47 here as well!
 
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