Aye, double soles are uncomfortable, that's why God invented Dainite soles.

Sammy, how do you find double soles hold-up during sustained use in winter?

Thanks.

Last edited by The_Shooman (2015-11-01 23:23:57)

While it makes sense that double-soles would be more stiff and uncomfortable, personally, I have not found that to be the case.

I have vintage (second hand) Florsheims, Nettletons, and Hanover double-sole gunboats that are all very comfortable. You might say those came to me already broken in, although I have a pair of double-sole AEs (Fullertons) bought new that never presented any comfort problems either.

The only ones I have a problem with are current-generation, made-in-India Florsheim Imperial longwings, which are just very stiff overall, but I am not sure that can be blamed on the sole thickness. I've pretty much given up on those and should probably try to sell them for a few bucks on ebay or something.

Also, not trying to dismiss the OP's experience, just adding my own.

Last edited by alkydrinker (2015-11-02 12:14:39)

fwiw, cannot wear single soled shoes. the bouncing hurts my feet. don't want to go through this pain, sorry.