as ever trod shoe-leather

/əz ˈɛvə tɹɑd ˈʃuːˌlɛðə/ · /əz ˈɛvə tɹɑd ˈʃuː ˈlɛðə/

Meaning 1

As usual; in a familiar manner.

“He walked in as ever trod shoe-leather, confidently.”

As someone who walks often.

“He walked the streets as ever trod shoe leather.”