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One of the downsides of closed-channel leather soles is that the thin leather flap covering the stitching can sometimes get damaged. A sharp rock, excess moisture, or simply regular wear can cause the flap to lift or tear away, leaving what looks like a rather ugly hole in the bottom of your shoe. For someone…
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How to Repair a Damaged Closed-Channel Leather Sole
One of the downsides of closed-channel leather soles is that the thin leather flap covering the stitching can sometimes get damaged. A sharp rock, excess moisture, or simply regular wear can cause the flap to lift or tear away, leaving what looks like a rather ugly hole in the bottom of your shoe. For someone…
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How to Repair a Damaged Closed-Channel Leather Sole
One of the downsides of closed-channel leather soles is that the thin leather flap covering the stitching can sometimes get damaged. A sharp rock, excess moisture, or simply regular wear can cause the flap to lift or tear away, leaving what looks like a rather ugly hole in the bottom of your shoe. For someone…
