Making polished soles is one of the questions that beginners often ask me.

One of the most important shoe-making steps in sole production is sole finishing!

 Yes, the appearance of the sole has a great influence on the overall appearance of the shoe, you need to know how to use it correctly.

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In the shoe industry, there are many kinds of sole finishing. Let's learn about the most common types of sole finishing so you will know which type to use when making shoes and which type fits the overall look of your shoe design.

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The process of making sanding soles

To remove all traces on the sole, you need to use a piece of glass to remove the thin top layer of the leather sole.

Then, in order to make the surface of the sole more smooth and soft, you need to use sandpaper. You may need several types of sandpaper: coarse sandpaper with a low grit number and soft sandpaper with a high grit number.

Note: The higher the number, the softer the sandpaper.

It usually starts with grid number 20, and then gradually moves to 1500.

Therefore, to complete the sole and give it a beautiful, smooth surface, you will need a piece of glass and a small amount of sandpaper. That's it!

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