Yes — new shoes deserve protective soles, especially valuable pairs with original leather or rubber soles. The guard protects the sole from wear, adds grip and extends the shoes' life without changing the fit. At Gazano it costs from 800,000₫ with imported specialty glue.
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The full answer
Original soles (especially leather ones) are quite slippery and wear down fast on city streets; adding a thin rubber layer (Topy/half-sole) provides grip and water resistance while preserving the original sole — peel it off later and the original is still in good shape. Do it while the shoes are new, before any wear. Choose your type: a thin, discreet sole for elegant dress shoes, or a lugged sole for extra traction. Adhesive and craftsmanship are what matter — a sloppy job will peel or sit crooked.
Gazano applies protective soles from 800,000₫, using imported specialty adhesive that preserves the original sole and the shoe's shape; see gazano.vn/dich-vu/dan-de.html. — see service details or chat Zalo.
Why do designer shoe soles turn brittle and crumble when left unworn?
Designer soles crumble in storage because of hydrolysis of PU/EVA: ambient moisture slowly breaks down the polyurethane foam, leaving soles crumbly and cracked even unworn. Paradoxically, soles "resting" in a sealed box degrade faster.
Can patent leather be polished — and how do you care for it?
Patent leather does NOT take polish like regular leather. Just clean the surface and use a touch of wax or a dedicated solution to hold the gloss. If the coating is peeling badly, it needs professional restoration and re-glossing.
Buying secondhand designer shoes — what to check to avoid duds?
Buying secondhand designer shoes, check: authenticity, the soles (wear, crumbling, separation), the leather (cracks, dryness, peeling finish), true shape and size, interior smell/mould, and the stitching. Before wearing, deep-clean, sanitize and condition to "reset" the pair.