I have a pair of harkila reidmar boots that aren’t very old and due to the soft nature of the sole and me spending a lot of time on a quad bike it has destroyed the sole and the rest of the boots are still good seen a couple of prices for resole wondering if it’s possible to have them done good enough to last a while and still be waterproof etc or best to throw away and put the money towards another pair of boots? Anyone tried this at all. Thanks
Resoleing boots is it worth it?
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I had my boots resoled by the boot repair company. Sole, midsole and rand replaced.
It was quite expensive, but as I struggle to get boots that are a good fit for me I thought it worth it.
I posted some pics on here at the time.
I have had to subsequently put a bit of shoe-goo under a short section of the rand that had started to separate, but apart from that all good.
Here you go:
It was quite expensive, but as I struggle to get boots that are a good fit for me I thought it worth it.
I posted some pics on here at the time.
I have had to subsequently put a bit of shoe-goo under a short section of the rand that had started to separate, but apart from that all good.
Here you go:
A few weeks ago I posted a link to this company, but was unable to give any feedback other than to say they appeared to have a good reputation.
I can now add that the good reputation is justified.
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After:
Expensive? Yes, fairly. I could probably have bought another mid-range pair of boots for what this cost, but these fit me well, are comfy, and the leather is all in good condition. So on balance, I reckoned that resoling the pair was the better option.
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I can now add that the good reputation is justified.
Before:
After:
Expensive? Yes, fairly. I could probably have bought another mid-range pair of boots for what this cost, but these fit me well, are comfy, and the leather is all in good condition. So on balance, I reckoned that resoling the pair was the better option.
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Aye that looks to be a fair job. I just want to try and make them last a bit longer as they are only really used regular through the summer would be nice to get more than 1 season out of them! But don’t want to be throwing good money after bad will look them up and see what they say.I had my boots resoled by the boot repair company. Sole, midsole and rand replaced.
It was quite expensive, but as I struggle to get boots that are a good fit for me I thought it worth it.
I posted some pics on here at the time.
I have had to subsequently put a bit of shoe-goo under a short section of the rand that had started to separate, but apart from that all good.
Here you go:
A few weeks ago I posted a link to this company, but was unable to give any feedback other than to say they appeared to have a good reputation.
I can now add that the good reputation is justified.
Before:
After:
Expensive? Yes, fairly. I could probably have bought another mid-range pair of boots for what this cost, but these fit me well, are comfy, and the leather is all in good condition. So on balance, I reckoned that resoling the pair was the better option.
The Boot Repair Company | Boot, Shoe, Sandal & Apparel Repairs
Welcome to the Boot Repair Company. We are specialists in Boot, Shoe and Apparel Repair. From Walking, Work and Motorbike Boots, to Sandals, Bags and Clothing. We can do it all!
Another thread that reminds me that Meindl should be positively ashamed of themselves in the context of premature midsole corruption and their allied singular failure to preserve a;- meaningful custom service and b;- brand loyalty.
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I have done it and personally, didn’t think it was worth it, they never last as long.
Skogsmannen
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In my experience, you'll not get as long on the resole as the original lasted, more the repair failling rather than the sole wearing out again.
My go to chainsaw boots are resoleable and I got six months out of the new sole before it started to peel off so I never bothered again.
My go to chainsaw boots are resoleable and I got six months out of the new sole before it started to peel off so I never bothered again.
I have resoled boots a number of times over the years. Especially when in my old job, I was wearing them every day, either working or out in the field. If the uppers were in good condition and still waterproof, then I would say it was worth it. not done it for a while, but back then it was 60 quid for soles and rands whereas boots were 160. and I got about 75% of the time that I got from the original. Also as I have a pair of flippers instead of feet, getting boots that are wide enough is a nightmare! Altberg Extra Wide are ok and army wide fitting are ok with thin socks
Thanks I’d seen them that’s good to know.
I used the Boot Repair company, just like vss. First class service and product, I’m very happy with what I got. I was unsure whether to get them done because of the cost vs new boots (I buy bestard boots from sportpursuit.com for about £160, the resole cost over £100), but I’m happy with what I got back.
If it was a decent pair of boots, and depending on price, i might consider re-soleing them. If its for a pair of harkilas, id chuck them in the bin and get a propper pair.
Aye you’re right there first and last pair I’ll be having just used as a pair of summer boots that are a bit smaller than my others so not exactly had a hard life!!
HonestJohn
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About to do the exact same thing, literally.
What did you pay and how long did it take?
Totally agree. Mine blew up on an island holiday. the only shoe shop on the island had a pair of modern trainers that made me look like an American tourist.
I think that keeping a tube of shoe goo in one's luggage could go a long way towards avoiding embarrassment!
There's now "Shoe Goo 2" which seems to be better than the original stuff.
lochty
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About £120 including a new rand, about 8 weeks.
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