Short video recorded pre-travel (Patreon)
Published:
2023-07-11 04:01:54
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2023-07-13 18:54:00
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I found a pair of my old rigger boots (in a surprisingly low-wear state) and found that the rubber-like material on the soles is degrading and going soft, sticky and crumbly.
I'm guessing it's just a synthetic polymer that is breaking down.
I felt the need to mention that it was not in an ozonated area, since that does tend to degrade natural rubber. But usually only on the surface.