AE Clifton Sole wearing away prematurely?

[gilwood]

I've literally only worn my AE clifton's about 6 times and near the toe on the left foot is worn down to the threads. However, the right side seems to be perfect. I did have a hard time with that left shoe since it was pinching the top of my left big toe at the knuckle when I was breaking it in. I did get caught in the rain one day (who hasn't this summer?). Is this normal sole wear or should I complain to AE?

Prematurely worn out left sole:

Right side which appears ok, but the front tip is worn away a little funny:

 

[distinctive]

Looks normal to me, I'm sure some podiatrist here will say you have some odd pronation where you walk on the tips of your toes...If it bothers you I'd say get some toe taps.

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by distinctive

Looks normal to me, I'm sure some podiatrist here will say you have some odd pronation where you walk on the tips of your toes...If it bothers you I'd say get some toe taps.

+1

I have the same issue and I have modified the way I walk so that I am striking more with the heel when I walk

 

[amemovox]

You may want your cobbler to add a nylon/rubber toe tap. I have these installed on all my new shoes and it significantly reduces the wear you have experienced.

 

[Cary Grant]

I drag toes as well, especially the right- I'll likely be doing some sort of toe protection on my better shoes going forward.

 

[factorial]

I have this effect slightly on my Cliftons, it's because I'm a toe-dragger like you. Install taps if it bothers you.

 

[imatlas]

Originally Posted by factorial

I have this effect slightly on my Cliftons, it's because I'm a toe-dragger like you. Install taps if it bothers you.

Wait until the tip wears away a bit more, otherwise adding toe taps changes the strike angle of your toe and will increase flexing in the mid-foot (no big deal, of course, unless you really hate creases).