They specialize in hiking and mountaineering boots, climbing shoes, and telemark boots. Specializing in the cement construction of modern hiking and mountaineering boots, Rocky Mountain Resole is also an authorized repair agent of a dozen-and-a-half of the biggest names in outdoor boots.
High-quality work and good turnaround times make them a reliable choice for new soles. Cabot Resole Beverly, MA Most of the hiking boot manufacturers listed above have contracted with a cobbler to do their repairs or will refer you to one.
Some, like Danner and Hanwag, do most of this work in-house. That will save you a little money, but mainly it will help you avoid the process of breaking in new footwear since the uppers will already be broken in. If you have a good of boots, their uppers can last decades, through multiple resolings.
I cut my teeth on leather hiking boots from Raichle , Vasque , and Asolo and I can understand why people would want to wear any of the hiking boots listed above. I bought a pair of Merrell MOAB 2 vent and they lasted about miles, before they were ready for the trash pile. Wisely, I bought a slightly larger size. I still have those boots in the box and have kept leather conditioner on them.
Raichle was a subsidiary of Mammut. When Mammut shut down Raichle, they kept making their boots but under the Mammut label instead. I only just discovered this myself. Crispi Monaco are my favorite boots for everything other than extremely steep and rugged terrain. I wear them every day and if not out on a real hike, I go for a 2.
Enough to purchase a nice Trangia stove or some other gear. I do recommend it from first hand experience. Tip: After about six years, you should have the soles of your hiking boots inspected by the manufacturer or a specialist retailer. Time is an important factor: Hydrolysis does not affect new boots, it only occurs in older footwear. Just how old exactly?
Well, in our experience, the ageing process can start to show around six to seven years after a midsole was produced. We recommend that you get your hiking boots inspected by the manufacturer or a specialist retailer after about six years. They will be able to assess the condition of the soles and, if necessary, arrange for them to be resoled.
However, there are two further important factors that you can influence using simple measures. In addition to ageing, there are two further important factors: storing your boots properly and using your boots regularly.
Hydrolysis can also be caused by not storing boots properly. Heat can also accelerate the rate at which PU decomposes. This is why you should store your hiking boots in a dry, well-aired place. Make sure that it is not too warm i. And after using them, make sure that you dry them carefully before you store them in the cellar or shoe cupboard.
The third factor is movement. Quite the opposite. The less you use your hiking boots, the more likely the sole is to come off at some point. If they are not used, boots can start to deteriorate during storage. Whereas regular use and movement keeps the polyurethane flexible and prevents microcracks from forming.
The initial tiny cracks are too small to see. The process of hydrolysis takes place inside the midsole — and can hardly be seen from the outside. Nevertheless, you should take a close look at your boots from time to time, especially if they have not been used for a while. If you can see signs that the midsole is disintegrating or coming away, then the process is already at an advanced stage and you should not use your boots for hiking in this condition.
Tip: If your boots have been standing around for years, test them to see if the soles still hold. I am sure you have heard this before but they are better than new. It takes some time for feet and boots to make friends, so in this case my feet are reunited with old friends that are in much better shape than before. The work is first class. Load more testimonials ». Although they are many years old, the uppers are in great shape but the soles were worn and the midsoles had dry rotted.
I opened the box and was very pleased with the repair. They look nearly new again! The new insole and laces are a nice touch. I understand that re-soled boots need to be broken in like a new boot. I put them on and started a three-mile walk; no rubbing or hotspots, just a bit of leather squeaking that soon went away.
I have walked about 20 miles in them and I was surprised at the lack of break-in period that they needed. It is great having my favorite boots back again! I would rate your service in this re-soling as a 5 out of 5! I would recommend your services to other LOWA owners in the future.
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