Grenson Shoes... Slippery?

[RMKF]

So I got myself a pair of these shoes and am delighted with them...


One problem though, wore them today in the rain and they are extremely slippery, the sole is inclined to slip as I stretch to walk. I didn't fall on my face but it did mean being a bit careful.

I know the sole is very varnished and shiny when you buy it, is it just a matter of letting them naturally scuff up? Or should I apply something to the sole?

OR do I just not wear these in the rain? Seems a strange problem for such an expensive shoe.

[Alex]

Try not to wear them in the rain until the soles are worn in a bit and naturally scuffed up. Also Grenson suggest rubbing potato onto the sole!

Grenson | Shoe Care

[RMKF]

Ah cool, I'll break out the Converse for a few days until the weather smartens up.

I'm Irish so I have plenty of potatoes lying around... assuming another famine doesn't come along suddenly

[Pin Money]

Great potato gag, 5*

You can use a grater on the bottom, or just do a kind of shuffling dance on some rough ground.

[RMKF]

with the potatoes do you actually rub cooked or raw potato onto them? chips or roasted or what? baked? sautéed???

i'm assuming raw potato would scuff them?

[Pete]

Put a rubber sole on them? Much more practical.

[Jay]

Put a rubber sole on them? Much more practical.

Why ruin a beautiful pair of shoes by slapping a hideously monstrous slab of rubber on the bottom? Grate 'em as Pins said, or slash the soles with a a sharp knife and job done; no more slippiness.

[Pete]

Slightly dramatic. See the thing about the sole is that you walk on them. I have had rubber soles put on a few times in the past, aesthetically the difference is minimal. And with leather soles they can get water and salt damaged too, although obviously not as big a thing coming into summer.

[Tone]

Just go out in the road and moonwalk... you'll soon make them grip!

[Jay]

Slightly dramatic. See the thing about the sole is that you walk on them. I have had rubber soles put on a few times in the past, aesthetically the difference is minimal. And with leather soles they can get water and salt damaged too, although obviously not as big a thing coming into summer.

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