Pattens

Absolutely necessary in bad weather - they protect shoes and feet (whatever is more important for you...) from cold and humidity. Many events without the characteristic clatter of pattens in the muddy ground on the rain would not be the same anymore... Are you complaining that your expensive shoes have destroyed soles after a season or two? Pattens are perfect panaceas for your problems- thanks to them your shoes will longer stay in fine condition.