Resoling Guide
Find out what you need to pay attention to and how we repair your climbing shoes.
It's time for new soles
When is the perfect time and when is it too late to resole your climbing shoes?
Resoling Basic
The edge rubber is still intact, the sole is already climbed down to below the edge. You may already notice that the tip has become rounded and that you have less confidence when stepping.
If the edge rubber has not yet thinned out, replacing the sole is sufficient at this point.
The result after resoling is similar to the condition of a new shoe, especially the first time.
Resoling Standard
The edge rubber already has holes at the toe and the next layer is visible under the sole.
Holes in the edge can be caused by hitting the area against the wall - but the edge rubber is usually damaged because you have continued climbing with a sole that has already been climbed and rounded off and you are therefore climbing on the edge rubber. Since this is very thin, holes appear relatively quickly.
Resoling is possible at this point by using an additional thin layer of rubber, a toe cap. This is very inconspicuous, hardly restricts the climbing experience and also protects the tip.
We only use toe caps when necessary, but this can also be the case if the toe seems intact at first glance, but the rubber is already so thin that it would give in after a few sessions.
Since the toe caps have to be glued under the sole, these always have to be replaced when repairing the edge.
No more resoling possible
If climbing shoes are continued to be used despite damaged rubber, holes will appear in the material underneath. It also happens that the leather and seams have already been worn down from the inside due to moisture and stress - if the edge rubber is missing, this hole suddenly becomes visible.
The leather or fabric underneath the rubber forms the basic structure of the shoe and must be intact to ensure the performance of the climbing shoe. If material is already missing and we cannot restore the structure with a seam, we are no longer able to resole it unfortunately.
Also, if the P3 system of La Sportiva models is torn on the heel, we no longer offer resoling. Unfortunately, since the downturn can no longer be restored, resoling won't have good results at this point.
There will be changes for our services.
We will focus on resoling-friendly climbing shoes.
The demand for resoling is rising and the capacities in this niche field of craftmanship are very limited. To reduce waiting times we decided to focus our service on the type of climbing shoes which are actually made for resoling - which means the best performance can be achieved and the resoling takes less time. Only Scarpa & La Sportiva design climbing shoes which are meant to be resoled, providing authorized resoler with original spare parts. This attributes to the quality and sustainability of their products. Our focus therefore will lay on the repair of these two brands…with some exceptions.
We will resole all models from Scarpa, La Sportiva, Ocun and Tenaya without any restrictions.
For other brands the difference between models is huge. We saw a lot of shoes at our workshop and could make ourselves an idea on (non) sustainable designing of climbing shoes. Please reach out to us to give you an assessment. We are happy to share our knowledge with you and maybe even help to make a sustainable choice when buying climbing shoes!
4 factors for your climbing shoe repair with us
This is how Resoling Rocks resoles
To make it really fun to climb in your favorite shoes again, a few factors are important.
1
The material
You can choose between Vibram XS Grip 2 for good friction properties and sensitivity or the harder Vibram XS Edge for small steps and durability. Or maybe XS Grip? - more grip than the Grip2, but more durable. Depending on the model, original La Sportiva parts consist of one of these rubbers.
Your original shoe has different material? Vibram is our favorite material for climbing shoes, which we can still recommend to you - sometimes it even gives your shoe a small upgrade.
2
The workshop
With us you will find modern machines that are also used in the production of climbing shoes. Just as important, our lasts! With the right shape, the shoe retains characteristics such as size and the right degree of the downturn.
After the repair the shoe may feel a little tighter, this is normal! Think back to the first time you wore the shoes. If you still have major problems, you can of course contact us.
3
The resoler
Every shoe presents us with a new task that requires a lot of detailed work. Craftsmanship experience and skill are just as important here as understanding the area of application of the shoes. The fact that our resoler spends most of his time outside of the workshop in climbing shoes is an advantage.
4
The sustainability
Your shoes will travel through Berlin on our cargo bike and the repair will be carried out as gently and sustainable as possible.
And you can also do your part by getting your shoes repaired early enough. Unfortunately, a large hole in the fabric can make resoling impossible.
Services and prices
Resoling
1) Replacement of the complete 1/2 sole in the form of the original part
with original spare parts for shoes from La Sportiva
with Vibram XS Edge / XS Grip 2 for shoes from other brands
40 Euro / pair
Upper protective rubber
3) Exchange rubber above the shoe with original spare part
5 Euro / shoe
Resoling 1/2 sole
1) Replacement of the front part of the sole for shoes with full-length soles
with Vibram XS Edge / XS Grip 2
35 euros / pair
Toe cap replacement
2) Repair with toe cap
Only possible in conjunction with new soles
8 Euro / shoe
Resoling complete sole
1) complete sole with original parts from La Sportiva for shoes with full-length soles
45 Euro / pair
Depending on the model we use lasts and rubber in
a) neutral
b) downturn
No edge
with original parts for La Sportiva models - Wraparound for 5.10 Hiangle pro also possible
46 Euro / pair
Strap repair
Replacement of straps, Velcro fasteners and laces
- possible for La Sportiva models with original parts -
5 - 10 Euro / shoe
Additional work
additional work such as gluing loose rubber or sewing holes in the leather
2 - 10 Euro
special wishes
Please get in touch if you would like a repair that is not listed here
Can't figure out what repair your shoes need? Simply have your shoes repaired according to the shoemaker’s recommendation!
For a rough assessment: resoling is always necessary. Even if you only have a hole in the edge...because toe caps are glued under the outsole.
By the way, we only repair edge rubber if it is necessary. However, since this can often only be finally decided during the process, we prefer to invoice for the edge rubbers first and (if we do not have to repair them) refund them after the job has been completed.
Would you like to find out more about the ideal repair for your shoes? Let us advise you personally.
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