To resole or not to resole?
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Hello everyone, |
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If you are planning on shipping them anyway I would suggest using Rock & Resole here in Boulder, CO. They are very competitively priced and the turnaround time is quite fast. I know a few out of staters that used to live within driving distance of other resole shops but would still ship their shoes to Rock & Resole. |
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Resolve them, you'll thank yourself in the long run. Send them to Rock and Resole. |
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Resole your shoes. So much cheaper, and Rock and Resole does an awesome job cheaply and quickly. though if you live in NYC i would ask around and try to find a closer place. |
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I've used Cobbler & Cordwainer twice to resole my miura vs. He has done a good job both times maintaining fit, and the first resole he did lasted about 9 months. However, the most recent time I sent them out to him I didn't see them again for almost 5 weeks after being assured they would be done in two. It could have been a one time occurrence though since the first time he was quick. I will probably send my shoes elsewhere next time. |
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Yosemite Bum in California did a nice job for me (they use Evolv rubber). Resoling used to be a viable alternative to buying new shoes. Now it seems absolutely vital with the latest increase in shoe prices. |
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I have used Rubber Room in Bishop for years and love their work. They have a number of different kinds of rubber to resole with so you can choose what you want on your shoes. |
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Another vote for Rock & Resole, they really do an incredible job. And, after all the work of breaking in your shoes, even if they weren't $170, it'd be a shame to toss 'em. I've done two pairs this month and both were returned within one week. |
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I've used RnR many times. Great work and decent turn around time. |
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If they're a size 45, they're not worth resoling. I'll take them off your hands, though, and recycle them properly. |
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Rock and resole does the best resoles for the cheapest price. I just got back my Muira's and they are PERFECT |
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Another satisfied customer of Rock and Resole here. |
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Support (somewhat) local resolers!!! I got three pairs resoled at plattsburghshoehospital.com/ and he did a great job. |
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I used to use Cobbler&Cordwainer when I was closer to them (long ago, no issues then). My last 4 resoles have been by Mark Meschinelli at the Plattsburgh Shoe Hospital, and I've been pleased. |
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R&R is pretty good and fast turnaround times. |
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I've used Yosemite Bum, Rock and Resole and most recently the Rubber Room in Bishop. All three did a good job and saved me a ton of money by keeping me from unnecessarily buying new shoes. I liked the rubber room because they have good rubber choices and so far it seems like they did good work. Not to bash Rock and Resole, but fast turnaround is not always a good thing. It's too bad how much la sportiva's (and climbing shoes in general) are becoming. It seems pretty ridiculous. Hopefully enough people getting resoles will drive prices down (wishful thinking). |
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for miuras they start off as sport shoes .. and after the resole, which usually stretches them 1/4-1/2 a size they become trad shoes ... |
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Resole! Dont use Rubber Room! I recently had a pair of shoes resoled there, and the wait time was insane! Then I had nothing but problems getting a hold of someone at the company to talk to. They do good work but lack a professional ethic. |
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anyone have recommendations for resolers that have a good selection of wide lasts? I have pretty wide feet, and rock and resole did a pretty good job last time, but wondering if other places are superior? Was thinking about trying Komito in estes park... |
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Thanks everyone! I think I will send one pair to Plattsburgh and one to New Rochelle - will post results and reviews. As soon as my trad pair goes, I will check out the CO place to cover the range of reviews. |
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Sent to Plattsburgh - Left Shoe
Also Sent to Plattsburgh - Right Toe Will post after pictures once I get them back. |