Boot toe repair

[KeithW]

My Meindl Dovre boots are a few years old and the rubber lining around the shoe and over the toe are perishing. Looks like an inferior material.
I’d like to get a few more months out of them and wondered if anyone had tried using Aquasure SR adhesive to buy some extra time? I’ve used this adhesive to fix a crack in the rubber sole of some other boots and it worked well.

 

[MountMeru]

I use Stormsure for most boot repairs and very pleased with product

Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive - 15g (Clear)

Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive: Waterproof, flexible, and ultra-durable for repairing outdoor gear, inflatables, wellies, and more.

stormsure.com

 

[KeithW]

Thanks MountMeru

 

[Drum123]

Looking at how dry the leather is I'd say the rand will last as long as you need from it. I've seen rands like that last a long time.

 

[KeithW]

Looking at how dry the leather is I'd say the rand will last as long as you need from it. I've seen rands like that last a long time.

Thanks Drum123. The leather dries out like that after every stalk. I have to treat the leather pretty much every stalk.

 

[Freeforester]

Thanks Drum123. The leather dries out like that after every stalk. I have to treat the leather pretty much every stalk.

Then it would appear you’re not using decent stuff suited for the job.

 

[Rake Aboot]

Mine had the rand degrading after two months use.
They went back to Meindl and I collected them today. They had resoled and fitted a much higher more substantial rand.
Worth sending them for repair.

 

[lochty]

I had a pair of hanwag boots resoled by Lancashire shoe repairs. Well worth contacting them.

 

[KeithW]

Mine had the rand degrading after two months use.
They went back to Meindl and I collected them today. They had resoled and fitted a much higher more substantial rand.
Worth sending them for repair.

Thanks Rake Aboot. I sent Meindl pics of the degrading rand when the boots were about 24 months old and got a reply that this should not be happening but they were out of warranty so they wouldn’t help.

 

[Rake Aboot]

To be honest, any good boot repair place can do the same job.

Haud oan till I find a place that I heard about.

 

[Rake Aboot]

This is who Meindl use I think

Walking Boot Repairs and Resoles - LSR

Walking boot repairs, hiking boot repairs, resoles and full refurbishment. All makes of walking boot repaired and resoled.

lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk

At nigh on £400 a pair for new ones, £150 to get them back looking new is a bargain

 

[sako85708]

A quick rub with sandpaper, wipe over with a little degreaser and Stormsure is your friend. Great on Hunter wellies too

 

[Jeebs]

This is who Meindl use I think

Walking Boot Repairs and Resoles - LSR

Walking boot repairs, hiking boot repairs, resoles and full refurbishment. All makes of walking boot repaired and resoled.

lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk

Another tick for LSR here, I’ve had a pair of boots resoled by them.

Not sure if they can do rand repairs though, might need to ping an email with some pictures and see what they say.

 

[Rake Aboot]

They do, but only with a resole ( obv)

 

[Big Stu]

Recently had a paiir of 10 year old Hanwag trappers resoled at LSR
(Lancaster Sports Repairs Ltd)
Cracking job well worth enquiring about turnaround was roughly 4 weeks

 

[KeithW]

Thanks guys. I’ll give LSR a call!

 

[KeithW]

Then it would appear you’re not using decent stuff suited for the job.

Which stuff do you recommend Freeforester? I’m using the same ingredients in the Meindl sport wax.

 

[Loki]

Hi

Could it be the leather dressing/conditioner/waterproofer you are using (afetr every use) is not compatible with the composition of the rubber rand.....................

L

 

[KeithW]

Hi

Could it be the leather dressing/conditioner/waterproofer you are using (afetr every use) is not compatible with the composition of the rubber rand.....................

L

Thanks Loki. I don't think so. I don't apply the leather treatment to the rand and the ingredients are just beeswax and jojoba oil. Appreciate you giving this some thought.

 

[Freeforester]

Which stuff do you recommend Freeforester? I’m using the same ingredients in the Meindl sport wax.

A lot depends on the ground conditions:

Granite stone and rank heather are hard on the leather,
And a sour-water soak to good leather’s no joke,
Whilst thorn or wood-brash will try your boot cash
And peat bog and sour moss, of your boots will cause loss;
- If it’s all the above, then your boots require LOVE!

A potion that shields from abrasive excess,
And likewise the boggyland’s sour sodden mess,
And something you’ll find that comforts the rand
(- Although it may mess up one’s applying hand!)
Thornproof dressing by Barbour has aye seen me right,
Applied by (gloved) hand until shiny by sight,
then blown in with heat sufficient to glaze,
- But not heat so high that your boots catch ablaze!
Repeat this process when boots are as new,
To start them off well on their journey with you;

Please don’t force the leather by heat to dry out
Should river or stream or wet bog catch you out -
‘Tis better to have second pair to hand,
For consecutive days in intemperate land,
The better to let the wet first pair to dry,
In readiness now for your subsequent try;
Excess heat when drying will crack rand and leather,
Leaving socks and wee pinkies at risk of wet weather;
Better to let them dry natural-like
And give them a re-wax before your next hike;
Neglect of good leather is a stain on the man,
Suggesting the wearer is failing to plan,
And as night follows day one may safely deduce,
That their stockings and feet will soon squelch with bog juice!
Good boots - when well cared for - will carry one dry,
So it pays to look after them - give it a try!
And practice to dress as suggested above,
BEFORE your good hill boots cry out for some LOVE!