Our Winter Sole

CHAPTER 2 winter sole
 
We've created the winter sole with a practical nature in mind; to see you through the autumn and winter seasons when the weather isn’t so great and we’re all in need of pulling on boots that give us the confidence to step out and face the elements. If you’ve worn our leather sole boots before you’ll notice a difference underfoot with the new winter sole, and if you’re new to CHAPTER 2 boots this is a great place to start; comfort, beauty & practicality all rolled into one!
 
The sole has a heavy tread which is made from EVA and detailed with a leather storm welt to keep a beautiful classic look as well as a nod to our shoemaking heritage. 
 
What are the benefits of the winter sole?
 
EVA is a kind of very dense & highly durable yet lightweight foam which means it feels soft & spongy underfoot. 
 
It’s a great shock absorber so it feels pretty smooth when you walk. If you’re used to wearing our leather sole boots it’s much quieter as a footstep and will give you a bit more of a literal spring in your step. It’s the same material that is used to make almost every midsole or outsole of a running/sporty sneaker which should tell you something about its properties and how comfortable it’s going to feel underfoot.
 
It's lightweight so although the sole is chunky looking it's actually much lighter than our leather sole. This isn't something you'll necessarily feel when you wear it but when you take the boots out of the box you may be surprised at how light they are. 
     
We’ve created a chunky tread sole so that you can feel confident to go on adventures wherever you choose. And compared to leather you won’t have that initial slippy feeling as the EVA has great anti slip properties so it's much more grippy.
   
Finally, as EVA is highly durable you should be able to wear these for years to come. The construction of the winter sole also means that a shoe repairer should be able to replace the bottom tread if this one does start to wear thin. Looking after your boots like this means your favourite pair can keep on living for longer.