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 Sheepskin Boot & Slipper Soles

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Introduction
As well as insisting on using only the highest quality genuine twinface sheepskins, we don't compromise on the components that make up our quality footwear.
 
In addition to including the extras like hide heel guards and toe caps that even famous brands may forego, we only use sole types that we have found to be the most suitable, comfortable and reliable.
 
We believe in providing you with as much information as possible to help in your purchasing decision and to demonstrate that we do indeed offer premium quality products at unbeatable prices.
 
We have provided photos and descriptions of each sole type below. For detailed sizing information see our international footwear conversion and converting bare foot measurement to footwear sizes popups.
 
 
Chunky PU Side-Stitched Boot Sole
Boot sole - chunky side-stitched
Introduction
We have chosen PU (polyurethane) soles for our Ultimate range of sheepskin boots as they are lightweight, strong and hard wearing.
 
Some brands including a few of UGG Australia's ugg boots have rubber type soles. One example is Rublite™ which in our experience on sheepskin boots is heavy and clumpy.
 
Comparable sheepskin boots can weigh up to 40% more with the heavy rubber soles compared to our modern PU sole boots. We used to sell these rubber type sole boots but much prefer the new PU soles.
 
There are several sole colors, the Sand color sole is shown.
 
PU soles are securely side-stitched using lock-stitching and are fitted with the foam-backed sheepskin innersole to allow quick removal and replacement.
 
Don't be misled
Don't be misled by companies knocking our PU sole in favour of their old fashioned heavy rubber soles. Our modern soles have been selected as they are non-marking, lightweight, strong and flexible. They certainly won't crack even in cold temperatures. We have been selling this sole type for several years without a single faulty sole.
 
These companies purchase their boots for about the same price or less than we buy ours but operate on profit margins far greater than ours and are desperately trying to justify their significantly higher prices.
 
Just take a look through the numerous testimonials from our delighted customers and you'll see we offer both top quality and excellent prices.
 
Advantages of a lighter sole
Heavy soles can quickly lead to fatigue when walking due to the additional weight on the bottom of each foot. PU soles, whilst being light in weight, provide excellent abrasion and flexing resistance so last very well.
 
Having lighter soles has a further benefit, compared to heavy rubber soles, we save on Air Mail postage costs so can offer a premium quality product for an even lower international Air Mail inclusive price!
 
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
Our chunky PU soles used on our top-of-the-range boots are non-marking and suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. If you plan to use them outdoors in the wet and snow, you may wish to roughen the sole bottoms by using them initially on a surface such as concrete to take away any initial residue that gives them that brand new shine.
 
Side-stitched sheepskin boot sole cutaway showing the various layers Multi-layered sole for comfort
As shown in the cutaway image, we incorporate a multi-layer sole system. The plush genuine sheepskin innersole is glued to the foam rubber (low density EVA) cushioning layer. This allows quick, easy removal and replacement of the innersole. Many customers purchase a spare innersole so they can either alternate between innersoles perhaps to allow one to dry or a replacement to give that brand new feeling after a few months of wear.
 
 
 
Ultra-Flexible TPR Side-Stitched Slipper Sole
Slipper sole - ultra-flexible side-stitched
Introduction
Several of our sheepskin slipper styles feature this excellent sole. It is light in weight, ultra-flexible and robust. Being side-stitched, it is firmly attached to the slipper using lock-stitching around the sides of the soles.
 
TPR which stands for Thermo Plastic Rubber consists of high tech resins and polymers. This results in a modern, flexible sole with a rubber feel to it whilst being much lighter than old fashioned rubber soles.
 
Innersole replacement
Being side-stitched, the sheepskin innersole can be replaced. When the innersole is worn, tear it away from the card runner inside the sole and glue in one of our plain sheepskin innersoles.
 
 
EVA Sole
Slipper sole - EVA basketweave/ridged tread/kids version
Introduction
EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) soles are the lightest of all the hard soles.
 
They are firmly attached to the uppers with a heat activated glue via a card runner.
 
We tend to use the EVA sole for slippers and boots designed for mainly indoor and light outdoor use. It is hard wearing and the front tapers to improve flexibility.
 
This type of sole is very commonly used for sheepskin footwear. UGG Australia ® use this type of sole on their Classic Short range of ugg boots. Our Classic American Style Boot is similar but with the addition of a hide toe cap which improves comfort and reduces the chance of toes rubbing through the sheepskin.
 
For reliability of supply our manufacturer sources their EVA soles from two suppliers. The tread pattern varies between them. They either have a basket weave pattern or are ridged. Stock will consist of either but they both offer the same qualities.
 
Our new Kids Bootie Slipper features an upgraded ridged EVA hard sole with shaped heel.
 
 
 
 
Hide Soft Sole
Soft sole - hide
Introduction
Hard wearing cattle hide is used for the sole which is color matched with the twinface sheepskin uppers.
 
A thin foam layer is sandwiched between the hide sole and sheepskin innersole.
 
The three layers is securely held together with fabric binding neatly sewn all the way around the slipper.
 
A soft hide sole is ideal for those who prefer an extremely soft, comfortable sole for use just indoors.
 
We also use this a similar hide sole on our extremely popular sheepskin slipper socks.

 
 
Page last updated: August 19, 2007 
 
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