Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had much experience with resoling? I have two pairs of Sportiva Miura's that are due for replacement but with the cost around $170 and a tight budget (all going towards gear on the shinier end of the spectrum) I don't know if I can take the plunge. I live NYC and was thinking about sending the more worn pair to the Cobbler & Cordwainer in New Rochelle. The website hasn't been updated in a while and I don't want my shoes to simply disappear - has anyone used this guy? Did you like his (or her) work? If I get a chance and I send them in, I will send before and after pics for reference....

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.

Sorry that doesnt answer your original question, but if you are unsure of your place's legitimacy you cant go wrong with a shop with an already established reputation.

Resolve them, you'll thank yourself in the long run. Send them to Rock and Resole.

Another vote for R&R.

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.

I've used Friction Fix at the New, Rubber Room in Bishop, and Fly'n Brian here in Vegas, all with good results. Give it a try with one pair. If you hate 'em (some people really seem to dislike resoled shoe performance), post em on the free gear thread. Miuras with C4 should climb better, anyway-

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.

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.

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.

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.

I've used RnR many times. Great work and decent turn around time.

If they're a size 45, they're not worth resoling. I'll take them off your hands, though, and recycle them properly.

Rock and resole does the best resoles for the cheapest price. I just got back my Muira's and they are PERFECT

Another satisfied customer of Rock and Resole here.

You may not want to wait too long before you send your shoes in for resoling. If they are too worn, they will have to replace the toe cap. Aside from the extra cost, that is likely to change the fit.

Support (somewhat) local resolers!!! I got three pairs resoled at www.plattsburghshoehospital.com/ and he did a great job.

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.

R&R is pretty good and fast turnaround times.

Honestly I don't think a resole is ever going to be as good as the original, BUT hell yeah it's better to plunk $50 down instead of $170. Think about it this way...3 resoles = 1 pair of new shoes.

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).

Oh yeah, and I agree with Scott, a resole doesn't beat a new shoe, but for a third of the price it's the way to go.

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 ...

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.

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...

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.

If those spots in the photos are the only problem areas, I wouldn't bother getting them resoled. Put a little Freesole on those spots and you're good to go.

If you have holes on the bottoms (soles), that's a different story. But little holes in the rand area can be touched up with Freesole.

i would say those miuras are ready for a resole ... looks like the rubber on the big toe is wearing down pretty think ...

i much prefer to have them resoled before they get too bad

note that IMO the resoling is only really worth it the first time around ... by the 2nd+ time it the fit tends to stretch more and become sloppy ... and for miuras all the accumulated sweat and grime make the shoe a bit funkay at that point ;)