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re-sole rubber for climbing shoes

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jrb 30 Dec 2012

does anyone know where to buy sheets of rubber (not re-sole kits) for re-soling climbing shoes (Vibram XS Grip2 or Stealth C4). family climbing is getting a bit expensive...

Boogs 30 Dec 2012

In reply to jrb:

Alot of peeps use this stuff ; http://fiveten.com/products/accessories-detail/4280-stealthr-paint-kit

NorthernGrit 30 Dec 2012

In reply to boogie man:

> (In reply to jrb)
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> Alot of peeps use this stuff ; http://fiveten.com/products/accessories-detail/4280-stealthr-paint-kit

... once. It's crap.
I dread to think how it would fare resoling a whole boot considering its total lack of ability to effect even minor repairs.

To op - have you resoled boots before? If not you might find this turns out to be an even more expensive solution than just buying new boots.

Boogs 30 Dec 2012

In reply to NorthernGrit:

Fair doos , Not used it myself so wouldn't know but now you mention it the two repairs i have seen done with it didn't look too clever . 80S

womblesi 30 Dec 2012

In reply to boogie man:
Hi,

Give Torquil at Llanberis resoles a serious consideration. He is very reasonably priced and recently did a very good job on resoling my Miruas at a very reasonable price. I got two pairs of shoes resoled and including p&p both ways plus a new toe rand on one shoe it came in at £75.

http://www.llanberisresoles.com/

HTH

Simon

Puppythedog 31 Dec 2012

In reply to jrb: Will happily second the recomendation for Torquil. Alos he may know where to buy sheets or may even sell you a sheet if you are determined to do it yourself?

Captain Gear 31 Dec 2012

In reply to jrb:

You can buy the rubber from these guys in germany: http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Accessories/Sole-rubber-sheets:::23_88.h...

However by the time you've paid for postage and glue you won't be far off sending them to Torquil.

HTH