Puma Mostros Closeups
I continue to wear these size 7 Puma Mostros regularly despite their condition, as they are quite comfortable.
What is left of the soles are only held on by the straps and a little bit of glue, most of it has come apart. Some time ago the toe on the left shoe came completely loose, so I glued the tip back to the upper. What's left seems adequate for now.
The original outersole got hard and crumbled years ago, most has either worn or crumbled away by now. The inner midsole came loose, so I pulled it out. I could wear them with the innersoles, but prefer them without, All that is left is the very thin rubber midsole, some plastic attachments, and a little of the cracked, crumbling outersole. The heels are wearing completely away.
The leather uppers have several tears, and are cracking and worn thin in places, but are still serviceable.
When and if more of the original glue fails and the sole comes unwearably loose, I'll probably reattach it enough to wear them, since the strap holds one side of the sole to the upper.
These shoes are well on the way to becoming another pair of "barefoot shoes" like my Cappezios.
Puma Mostros Closeups
I continue to wear these size 7 Puma Mostros regularly despite their condition, as they are quite comfortable.
What is left of the soles are only held on by the straps and a little bit of glue, most of it has come apart. Some time ago the toe on the left shoe came completely loose, so I glued the tip back to the upper. What's left seems adequate for now.
The original outersole got hard and crumbled years ago, most has either worn or crumbled away by now. The inner midsole came loose, so I pulled it out. I could wear them with the innersoles, but prefer them without, All that is left is the very thin rubber midsole, some plastic attachments, and a little of the cracked, crumbling outersole. The heels are wearing completely away.
The leather uppers have several tears, and are cracking and worn thin in places, but are still serviceable.
When and if more of the original glue fails and the sole comes unwearably loose, I'll probably reattach it enough to wear them, since the strap holds one side of the sole to the upper.
These shoes are well on the way to becoming another pair of "barefoot shoes" like my Cappezios.