>>2478339it really depends on what your doing ive had this pair for a few months and they are doing pretty good but i walk a lot on gravel, rocks, and harder surfaces if i didnt walk on such hard surfaces i would most likely take off the sole for better ground feel or even just go barefoot . i have been looking into making my own shoes recently like
>>2478410 talked about specially turnshoe type designs as i don't like how the moc toe looks and gets caught on rocks and stuff id like to sort of invert it. if you are really worried about durability buy some tire shavings and barge cement and make rubber soles to your own personal specifications and then repair them when they wear out (see sodhoppers). the "ground feel" you get from all leather under your foot is amazing though i never going back to boots for outdoor activities unless im carrying a lot of weight.
just read thru my post and would like to clarify im not a hippie i would never go barefoot where ppl could see my feet and i only do it to be quiet in the woods