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this_for_loona t1_jbtckr6 wrote

No sole is bifl. A bifl shoe will allow re-soling.

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regaphysics t1_jbtz36u wrote

Pretty much any shoe can be resoled. GYW is really just a slightly more fool proof method than glue. But glue is really quite reliable as well. The issue is really the mid sole - which requires a more extensive process than just resoling.

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Je_me_rends t1_jbwf1gu wrote

Cemented soles are virtually impossible to effectively resole. A lot of cobblers will turn away shoes that are cemented. Welted boots are always going to be a better investment, Goodyear or otherwise.

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regaphysics t1_jby1htl wrote

Uh, definitely not. I’ve glued many soles. Very easy and cheap.

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Je_me_rends t1_jbzbneg wrote

There's a difference between using some Liquid Nails to put a sole back on and getting your shoes professionally resoled.

Cemented shoes and boots, being those that are fused and/or glued to the upper in most cases cannot be resoled. Once the soles peels away, it's not uncommon for the midsole to as well which pretty much cements (haha) the fate of the shoe.

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