Crepe Soles Or Vibram On Concrete Floors

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Crepe soles or vibram on concrete floors.

Plc ebc and pvc. Crepe soles also called plantation rubber it s a crude cheap form of natural rubber that s usually obtained when coagulated latex is passed through heavy rolls called crepers after which the resultant material is air dried. These work boots are made using an extra thick outsole design. The cheaper the bar the better it works.

Crepe rubber is often pulled from a latex coagulate that s then processed and hung up in sheets to dry. One might think that it would make the shoe slippery but it does not. Some folks have had a different crepe sole that red wing makes when they resole that is supposed to wear less quickly. Vibram is a good all around sole as it is non slip and long lasting.

It s also an outsole that uses crepe material in its construction too. Or at least that s how it used to be most of the crepe rubber soles these days are synthesized. It actually improves traction. These are a solidly built pair of work boots that are designed to hold up against such rigors as working on concrete floors all day.

I walk about 6 7 miles a day mostly on sidewalks not smooth concrete and i weigh 235 lbs. With all the properties of our standard crepe light crepe offers a comfortable and grounded feel to give your crepe soles a long life do not expose them to high temperatures eg leaving them in a car on a hot day in direct sunlight or on a radiator as the rubber can melt. There are also vibram wedge soles which i ve never been a huge fan of aesthetically. Crepe rubber is rubber directly from the source latex coagulated straight off the rubber tree.

Its called a christy crepe sole by vibram. Call our sole factor lead mike 978 831 1942. Crepe soles are known for their milky yellow color almost sticky crinkly texture and that they re kind of heavy. Just a pass or two in the sole and you re done.

Need to connect direct. Choose from grip lifestyle or lightness to ground your favorite shoes with our durable performance driven outsoles in customized designs and colors. The best way to stop rubber soles from squeaking due to the gription on a floor is to rub a bar of soap on the sole. Avoid petroleum and other harsh substances that may be on the ground.

It can be stylized in many ways with some boots having a slim flat sole and others featuring heavy lugging. Once fully parched these sheets are layered and then cut into outsole shapes for stitching to the bottom of shoe. Get custom soles on your shoes with vibram sole factor.