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No More Rubber!

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Jed Andersen · · Descanso, CA · Joined Jul 2016 · Points: 60

I resole my climbing shoes at home. I can no longer find resole rubber online. Sold out on every site. What's going on?

Spencer Ringwood · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2016 · Points: 0
John Wilder wrote:

If you're looking for Stealth, Adidas is no longer selling it for resoling.

Are you aware of any companies that may still have back stock?

Rando Calrissian · · Denver · Joined Apr 2016 · Points: 45

Sometimes wilderness exchange in denver has resole rubber. Look at their website and maybe even give them a call. 

Isaac Wong · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2017 · Points: 0
Spencer Ringwood wrote:

Are you aware of any companies that may still have back stock?

Positive Resole still has stock of Stealth rubber for resole. 

Doug and Kelsey are amazing people to work with. Highly recommended.  

http://www.positiveresoles.com/

Charlie S · · NV · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 2,395
John Wilder wrote:

If you're looking for Stealth, Adidas is no longer selling it for resoling.

Well that's extremely unfortunate.  I guess that means my favorite cobbler is going to have to switch to all Vibram?

Sam M · · Portland, OR · Joined Oct 2017 · Points: 30

Wait, so will resolers still have access to c4? 

greg t · · Chevy, Silverado · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,500

Adidas is now selling C4

Chad Umbel · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jan 2005 · Points: 540

Just a heads up to all concerned about Adidas taking away Resoling Sheet Rubber.... relax. They never planned to and didn’t. They just needed time to get all their ducks in a row with the transition. C4 Rubber is available to all resolers near and far. 

And to all of the people hating on Adidas for buying up Five Ten.... don’t be mad at them for buying up the stickiest Rubber on the market... they saw a great brand and product and did what they had to do. Be mad at Charles for selling the company! But ya can’t be mad at him either hell..... a man deserves to retire at some point right. As far as my experience goes dealing with Adidas on a professional level, I’ve got zero complaints. 

Curt Haire · · leavenworth, wa · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 1

it is true that 5.10 is now owned by Adidas.  the single-resole kits they used to sell are no longer available.  they announced last week that stealth c4 is available to resoler shops.  I got the email notice because several years ago I became an official 5.10 resoler in order to buy rubber in bulk since I resole for myself and friends.  If you're desperate for either stealth c4 or onnyx, I currently have nearly a square yard of each; happy to sell a resole worth to anyone who wants it.   email me curthaire@#nwi.net

Ted Pinson · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 252

Great news!  I was sad to have to stop buying 5.10 with the new models coming out, but no way I was going to buy a shoe I couldn’t resole with the original rubber.

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,592
Curt Haire wrote:

it is true that 5.10 is now owned by Adidas.  the single-resole kits they used to sell are no longer available.  they announced last week that stealth c4 is available to resoler shops.  I got the email notice because several years ago I became an official 5.10 resoler in order to buy rubber in bulk since I resole for myself and friends.  If you're desperate for either stealth c4 or onnyx, I currently have nearly a square yard of each; happy to sell a resole worth to anyone who wants it.   email me curthaire@#nwi.net

Curt - that email didn't work when I tried to email you. Is that # supposed to be in there?

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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