Glossary · Shoemaking
Half sole
A repair replacing only the front part of an outsole, leaving the waist and heel. Cheaper and lighter than a full resole, and the right repair for most wear.
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Glossary · Shoemaking
A repair replacing only the front part of an outsole, leaving the waist and heel. Cheaper and lighter than a full resole, and the right repair for most wear.