With well over 25 years of climbing experience and nearly as many years of working in outdoor retail in one of the country's finest specialist climbing shops, I've seen, worn and sold a LOT of rock shoes. A huge amount of these would end up in landfill towards the end of their life, but I hope that through Rockworx Resoles I can help reduce that, saving you money - and helping the planet. 

Back when I was climbing lots and going through shoes every 3-6 months. Your choice was either a poor resole from a generic outdoor repair centre, not necessarily done by a person who knew what shape the shoes should be, or have the skills - and eye - for a neat job. These Resoles would often take many weeks too, so in the bin they went - and a new pair was bought instead. 

Fast forward to 2025 and not much has changed. We now have a few top quality resolers in the UK producing amazing results but, in that time, climbing has evolved and expanded, we now have 400+ climbing walls and the amount of people climbing - and therefore wearing climbing shoes - has increased massively. As a result, there's no doubt more worn-down/out climbing shoes ending up in landfill...  

Climbing shoes aren't cheap either, but they are made to a very high standard, especially from the larger manufacturers in Europe. These really well-made shoes can be resoled many times. The likes of the Scarpa Instinct or La Sportiva Solution are so well made, I have resoled these 6+ times. Obviously, this can only be done if the shoes are well looked after and the climber sends them to be resoled at the right time and not too late. 

Often people wear their shoes until they have worn through the rand, this isn't ideal as you will need a rand repair and the whole resole will cost more. The feel of a rand repair is often not quite the same when. If you think your shoes need a resole, they probably needed sending in a month before. If you're unsure, get in touch and I'll advise you. 

At Rockworx Resoles 

You get a resole from a climber who really cares about a good service. Quality, good communication, value for money and fast turnaround times.  

With numerous different rubber options from the top rubber brands, customs toe patches, midsole addition/replacement, I aim to offer my customers a bespoke service and will consider your additional requirements.  

Resole From: £50
Re-Rand and Resole From: £65
Replacement Toe Patch From: £20

Website: www.rockworx.co.uk
Instagram: @rockworx_resoles

A bit about me.  

I'd call myself a rock alpinist. I'll happily climb boulder, trad and sport climb, but my favourite of them all is Californian big walls.  

Brought up on Yorkshire Grit and the Lake District being my base. Trad has always been my biggest climbing draw. Long multi-pitch trad and fast and light big walls is what really fires me up though.

Favourite Shoes 

La Sportiva TC Pro - Long Trad/Big Wall 

Scarpa Instinct S - Bouldering 

Original 5.10 Anasazi VCS – Grit Trad 

Scarpa Vapour Lace (previous version) – Lakes Trad 

Testimonials  

My shoes have come back looking and feeling amazing, the care that has gone into the work is evident. The resoles are of the most excellent quality and fantastic value for money, highly recommend! 
Lewis 

Super-fast return and great communication throughout. 
That's great but would be no use if the quality is not up to standard. But these look to be the best shaped/glued pair of resoles I've had. They've got what I want from a resole; the comfort of a broken in show and rejuvenated stiffness in the sole. Being able to choose what rubber you want is great, I've climbed in them and they feel great. 
Andy 

Great job, climbed for 4 hours after collecting shoes. Felt better than new, and no need to break them in 
Michael  

Just wore my resoled shoes for a week in Greece and they are spot on. First time getting shoes resoled and will be doing it again. 
John 

Super fast and amazing service! Went for 3 (different) pairs on the first time and was not disappointed, much better job than previous resolers. Very happy, will use again! 
David 

Excellent job on shoes I was told couldn't be resoled. Highly recommended.
Gary